Jane Eyre

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Summary: One of the best films ever made
Review: I came,saw and was obsessed by this movie.It`s my favourite film and I love it!!Especially,William Hurt has a very touching style of acting.He expresses Rochester's emotional conflicts perfectly!!Watch one of the most touching scenes I've ever seen:from the 61st minute!!!!!!

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Summary: What a horrible film!
Review: This is the worst version I have ever seen of Jane Eyre as of yet. While none of the versions I have seen live up to the beauty of the novel, others have come much closer than this version. I thought the movie was simply dull and boring, lacking passion between the two main characters; passion that needs to be there in order to make the movie successful.

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Summary: *WOW*
Review: this is certainly one of my favorite films.I thought the cast was perfect, they did not chose s.b. pretty to play Jane, Charlotte Gainsbourg isn't pretty, but still has a lot of charm and grace so you'll love her. It was beautifully filmed,only it could've been longer, they cut out some of the book to make the film not a four.hour thing. I hate this old clack and white movie but this I LOVE.I was deeply impressed, and yes, I had read the book before.

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Summary: This version of the movie isn't as nearly good as the book
Review: This version of Jane Eyre is pretty good. Some of the actors didn't seem fit their roles. An exeption is the girl who portrays Adele. She and Elle Macpherson seem to fit their roles.The movie doesn't really follow the pattern of the book. I think the book is much better than this version of the movie.

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Summary: A poor version of a classic lovestory
Review: This Zeffirelli version of Jane Eyre is the worst one I've seen (and I've seen them all, especially if you've read and love the book)-- I had a hard time staying to the end of the film. Hurt is totally unsuitable as Rochester, and unbelievable with his stilted dialogue (not to mention american accent); he seems uncomfortable in this role. Charlotte Gainsbourgh as Jane is more creditable, though the chemistry between the two leads falls like cold suet. This film may appeal to those who have not read the book...however, for my money, the BBC production with Timothy Dalton and Zelah Clarke is the best one of them all.

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Summary: I've seen better...but I've also seen worse!
Review: This is a fairly credible film adaptation of the novel, but if you want the meat-and-potatoes version, buy the Dalton/Clarke movie instead. If your taste runs more to weak tepid tea and stale bread, buy the Hinds/Morton version. I'd say this version falls somewhere in between.

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Summary: The ultimate tale of a woman torn between love and dignity
Review: Jane Eyre is the most poweful story of a young woman's life that I've ever read -- and I'm an avid reader. From her early childhood of abuse and neglect, to her eventual flight from Thornfield Hall, it is one of the most gripping, evocative love stories and power plays you'll ever read. Eyre's passion and her innate nobility make her a vivid, wonderful character, and the dark Rochester is an enigma only rivaled by the mystery at the heart of the book -- Rochester's past, kept in the attic...This is a Victorian novel, but the themes and characters are timeless, and the writing so beautiful that it's worth reading even if you don't like the story. But don't worry: you'll like the story. END

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Summary: Best Mr. Rochester Portrayal
Review: Having read this book numerous times and having seen three film versions of this classic, I have to say that William Hurt is exactly what the author would have intended for Mr. Rochester. I also like the Orson Welles' and Ciaran Hinds' performances, this review is not meant to reflect poorly on their skills; however, I believe that William Hurt not only read this classic, but also studied it. A special thank you to him for doing so - it is extremely important to treat masterpieces with such care. He was the perfect choice for this movie. If I were going to say anything bad about this film, I would have to say that the performances of the other actors seem to be a struggle in comparison to that of Mr. Hurt. They still did a fine job, but he did such a superb job that it seems the others are all reaching somewhat. But I still believe this was well-cast, and I am looking forward to watching it several more times.

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Summary: Good movie version of a classic book
Review: I love Jane Eyre, and this movie version I found to be very appealing. While it is not a strict adaptation, I feel it successfully brings the novel alive. William Hurt was excellant as Mr. Rochester and it was easy to see why Jane would fall in love with him. I also very much liked the actress that played Jane Eyre. She did look the age and looked plain and depressed (like I think anyone with Jane Eyre's life would look). The look of the film was also excellant. Anna Paquin as the young Jane Eyre was also an excellant choice. I prefer this version over the 1997 Samantha Morton version. That version Mr. Rochester is far from appealing, Jane is not so believable and it is hard to believe the two would have an attraction for each other. The 1997 version's Mr. Rochester is very ugly (uglier than I'd imagined Mr. Rochester), mean, rude and very demanding/commanding. He doesn't reflect a tortured soul, but rather a plain old grumpy and mean one and his portrayal of passion and attraction is rather poor. There were no sparks between the two, only poorly delivered lines. William Hurt, on the other hand, is able to portray both the sarcasm, wit, poor manners and inner turmoil of Mr. Rochester. He is also far more capable at portraying passion and love (as is the actress that plays Jane) than comparted to the 1997 Samantha Morton version.

I cared deeply for all of the main characters in this film and was able to connect with the story. I will be adding this film to my period romance collection.

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Summary: Wrong actress for Jane
Review: I have seen several versions of this novel and this one has not done justice at all to the character of Jane Eyre by casting Charlotte Gainsbourg as the lead role. She looks too young (not 18 but 15), too depressed and not at all passionate as Jane should be. William Hurt is tolerable and although he is too mellow being Mr. Rochester, it seemed that he had tried hard to create some kind of chemistry between himself and Gainsbourg. I wonder if Charlotte Gainsbourg got this role because of her father being a famous composer. At the end of the movie, I almost felt sorry for Rochester being end up with such a depressed, cold, and dispirited girl!