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Summary: Bring a box of tissues, please!
Review: This is my all time favorite version of the film.I know tha if Charlotte was alive today,she'd be proud of the way that this film was done....Thank you to A&E for doing such a great job telling the story of the most precious Jane Eyre....She is the symbol of womanhood overcoming life's hard times and blossoming into a beautiful woman....Thanks again!
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Summary: Best so far
Review: Although I have yet to see the Timothy Dalton release, this is my favorite. You can see and feel the passion felt between these two characters more in this movie than any so far. That was the whole point in the book wasn't it, to take two characters who were seemingly homely and cause you to love them both because of their intense feelings for each other? It's great!
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Summary: Could have been better
Review: This is probably my least favorite adaptation. It includes dialogue and scenes that weren't even in the book. Where do people get off re-writing one of the greatest books in history? Still, though, I must say that at least they got the characters right. Mr. Rochester was an absolute bear at first, which is what he should be. Jane Eyre actually looked the right age, although I thought she was more aggressive than in the book. The book really has too much to be done within a 90 minute format. I wish people would stop trying to squeeze months or years into hours. It just doesn't work! It does capture some of the spirit of the story, but not enough to make it interesting. Skip it.
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Summary: Charlotte Bronte would be proud!
Review: This A&E version of Jane Eyre once again brings life to the story of the abused orphan who eventually becomes governess to the ward of the mysterious and brooding Edward Rochester. This is a superbly acted and directed piece of work. Had it been made for the big screen, I am certain there would be Oscar nominations for Samantha Morton and Ciaran Hinds. Morton plays the role to perfection. There's a mysterious twist to the story that will move you even if you've seen it before. No superlatives do justice to this film. Don't miss it! It's a great watch!
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Summary: Very Good
Review: I wonder why this made for television film was not released as an actual feature film, because I feel it deserves to be. I had not yet watched any of the other renditions or even read the book . After reading the video back cover, I was actually discouraged from viewing it. It seemed as far-fetched and stereotyped as a harlequin romance. Plain virtuous orphan girl becomes nanny/governess and meets rich macho employer and both fall in love. I was reminded of The Sound of Music, which is a great movie, but rather too cliche. I really didn't expect to find a strong and believable characters and plot. Despite my reservations, because I think Ciaran Hinds is one fine actor, and because I generally enjoy period films and it was a free rental, so I took it home. I was immediately taken and drawn in upon viewing, and within a few minutes I found myself bawling my eyes out. The acting, scenery, sense of momentum, sexual tension and romantic longing are intensely captivating. This is a very passionate film. I couldn't get it out of my system for a few days, and have now read the book. I find that this screenplay'storyline is in some ways even more captivating and poignant, and yet still quite believable, than the book! I also find the mood, casting and the acting to both ring uncannily true to the characterization and physical attributes as described in the book. The fact that there is alot of gothic mystery and classic retribution gives the story genuine depth. Despite the cliches of : attraction of opposites, poor girl/rich man, young girl/older man... these things do happen probably because of the strong archetypal/socio-economic/psychological forces involved. This film portrayal captures the chemistry and tension in such a union perfectly.
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Summary: Absolutely wonderful! A classic come to life!
Review: This A&E version of Jane Eyre is a wonderful interpretation of the novel by Charlotte Bronte. The acting is superb and true to character and the scenery is beautiful as well as appropriate. Do not believe the negative comments made about this film...You will love it!
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Summary: One of the best versions I have seen
Review: I disagree with the viewer from Cambrige Ontario. I found this version lovely! Samantha Morton was excellent (I need to see "Emma" now), reserved, thoughtful, just as Jane was in the book. Jane had high emotions but did not strike out often...the childhood was a small part of the book, and though important, it is not the major part of the story. The relationship with Bessie and Helen and Mrs Reed are important as well. I found this version to be just fine, and I am going to buy it!
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Summary: The worst version extant.
Review: I read Jane Eyre for the first time at the age of 15. Over the years I have eagerly watched every filmed version as they appeared. I previously thought the Orson Welles version was the worst, but I changed my mind once I saw this. The BEST film of Jane Eyre is the Susannah York/George C. Scott version, done in the early 1970's for Hallmark Hall of Fame. Wonderful in every way!! Unfortunately, not available yet on video. AVOID this version from A&E, it is truly terrible. Ciaran Hinds plays Mr. Rochester as a loud, bullying, scenery-chewing lout, and I have seldom seen a shallower, more pallid performance as Jane. Skip this movie and re-read the novel!
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Summary: What a pity...
Review: I read the book and adored it. I decided to purchase the film (this version being the only one I was familiar with). What a mistake. Although the role of Jane is redeamable, Mr. Rochester is overplayed; he is total gruff and grumble; absent being his redeaming qualities so well portrayed in the novel. They cut out such important parts of the book; Jane's disturbed childhood was a mere footnote. All of the novel's Gothic flavour is watered-down entirely. I had such high hopes. Stay away from this version, or, if intent upon viewing this, please read the book first so this film doesn't put you off it.
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Summary: Very Romantic ; A Joy to Watch
Review: I can honestly say I really LOVED this version. Morton and Hinds are wonderful. I have watched it several times and it is truely ROMANTIC. It is just a bit too short. I would have like to have seen more of the story line.
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