Wide Sargasso Sea
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Movie Reviews of Wide Sargasso Sea
Movie Review: Rent this from the Library
Summary: 3 Stars
I completely agree with the previous review about renting this from the Library if you have to see it. The prices for the used copies here are somewhat reasonable, but the Amazon price is ridiculous for this 84 min. movie. I'm glad I rented this movie because it was not at all what I expected it to be...
There are many "lusty" scenes if that's what you like, but to me it felt like the movie was very short and not your typical British romance. It was interesting enough, but I don't think I would ever watch it again. I have not read the book so I may not be the best critic...
Also, I know it's probably supposed to be like this, but Antoinette's voice/accent in this movie was very annoying.
Movie Review: Not even like the book that is not like the original
Summary: 2 Stars
In "Jane Eyre," Rochester tells Jane about how he got railroaded into marrying Bertha Mason. Part of what happened, he says, is that they did not spend any time getting to know each other before the wedding. In this movie version, Rochester and Antoinetta (Rhys's attempt to change the mad wife's character by changing her name) walk all over Spanish Town chatting before their wedding. The portrayal of Antoinetta reminded me of Irene from the 2002 remake of "The Forsyte Saga": lots of breathy nervousness and not enough beauty for a man to be so blinded by it that he would rush into marriage.
Furthermore, this movie is based on a novel that is an insult to the great characters of "Jane Eyre." It also puts the life of the first Mrs. Rochester about 30 years ahead of where it comes in the book. I give this movie two stars only because it is not as awful as the 1995 movie version with Nathaniel Parker (Inspector Linley fans are especially warned away.)
Movie Review: Not at all as good as the book...
Summary: 2 Stars
Wide Sargasso Sea is one of the best books I've ever read, but the movie does not even compare. In fact, if you haven't read the novel, I think this film would be really confusing because key parts are left out. I cannot believe that there is no filming of Antoinette's childhood, or the plantation fire, or her time in the convent. All of this is left out - the only mention of it is when Antoinette is telling the story to Rochester. During this narration, it seems as if the film is just BEGGING to have a flashback showing the action of what she is saying, but nothing. The ending is also really confusing - again, unless you have read the book you probably will not understand what is happening. The only thing I liked about this film was the actress playing Antoinette, which is why I gave the film two stars intead of one.Movie Review: Don't Sea
Summary: 2 Stars
I was so interested in a Jane Eyre "pre-quill" with hopes it that would really flesh out Mr. Rochester's early attraction to his Island wife. While the setting was lush, Mr. Rochester remained unlikeable, the barefoot Islanders sneaking in and out were randomly weird/ominous/friendly/........nothing - not even the steamy scenes - really put it all together. Big wide disappointment.Movie Review: STRANGE
Summary: 2 Stars
This prequel is going to disappoint most Jane Eyre devotees. It is much more like a badly written romantic novel than a classic. If you must see it, check it out from your local library. I'm glad I did that rather than buy it as I found it to have more sex than substance and thought it overall....VERY STRANGE and not very entertaining.