Jane Eyre
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Movie Reviews of Jane Eyre
Movie Review: Another good Jane Eyre offering...
Summary: 4 Stars
Let's face it, Jane Eyre has been done and done and redone. Some offerings are good, some not so good, and I think this one lands in the middle of that somewhere. I loved the actress that played Jane...but did not like the actor chosen for Rochester. I didn't think he was gruff enough. Ciaran Hinds is by far my favorite Rochester. But, as a lover of Jane Eyre, I can't say I truly dislike any visual adaptation of the book...I just love the story too much. Each offering has it's positive and negative. This one has wonderful directing, lighting, filming, editing, but again, my negative was the poorly chosen Rochester. (At the time this particular version came out, my dream Rochester was Anthony Hopkins) I try to remember that there is good and bad in everything, and one strike does not a bad movie make.Movie Review: Very Good, but not a faithful adaptation
Summary: 4 Stars
Zeffirelli's sweeping vistas and beautifully shot scenery lend to the feeling that you are watching a classic. Charlotte Gainsbourg's Jane is probably my favorite portrayal of the intelligent, witty, plain governess yet. William Hurt is passable as Mr. Rochester, however, the version starring Timothy Dalton has a much more convincing and considerable Mr. Rochester. In fact, the version starring Timothy Dalton, in passion, plot and character development, and faithfulness to the book far surpasses all the other versions available on DVD today. I believe it is impossible to cram all the amazing and beautiful dialogue between Jane and Mr. Rochester into a 2 hour film, however this version does try and nearly succeeds. Enjoyable, but not a faithful portrayal of the book.Movie Review: The best Rochester, the best overall...but an awful Jane
Summary: 4 Stars
If you want to see an awesome Mr. Rochester, this film is a must-see. William Hurt gives a rich and layered performance as Rochester, really digging deep into the character and making us realize what a tortured man he is. His rendition of Rochester is unequaled.On the other hand, Charlotte Gainsbourg has nothing going for her except her looks. (Which is undoubtedly why she was cast; she very much looks the role.) Her Jane is wimpy, simpering, and even a little dumb. In short, she is not the Jane Eyre of the novel.
The rest of the cast is quite good, the cinematography is lovely, the costumes great, etc. But for me, Ms. Gainsbourg's performance severely detracts from the film.
Movie Review: "Remember, The Shadows Are As Important As The Light"
Summary: 4 Stars
A somewhat slow but overall rewarding version of the Bronte classic , 'Jane Eyre.' Beautifully filmed as all Franco Zeffirelli films are, we are taken on a journey of contrasts as Zeffirelli explores the darker nature of human suffering, regret and memory as played out against the lush, natural beauty of the English countryside.
William Hurt and Charlotte Gainsbourg deliver wonderful, though rather subdued performances as the two star-crossed lovers and Anna Paquin is absolutely marvelous in her all too brief role as the young Jane Eyre.
Movie Review: Jane Eyre-I really liked this movie
Summary: 4 Stars
I am a big Jane Eyre fan. I have read the book countless times and seen all the adaptations that are available on DVD and I have to say that I enjoyed this one. It isn't as good as the 2006 one but it is still good. I liked the Adele in this movie better than the 2006 one and the acting by most of the characters in this movie is done very well. I showed this one to my boyfriend to get him acquainted with the story and he actually liked it even though he hates most "chick flicks". The music in this adaptation is beautiful.