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Jane Eyre not a great adaption
I have seen most of the versions of jane Eyre. and this has to be my least favorite. I wanted to like it.. I really did. The visuals were wonderful, the moodiness was there. What ruined it was William Hurt.. which I hate to say, because he is one of my favorite actors. <
>He was simply mis cast. It ruined the whole film for me. He simply does not fit Mr Rochester's Torchered,anguished, romantic personality. He was too laid back and seemed bored with no passion, anger, torture or feeling and did not give the comanding performance that the part needed to have. Charlotte Gainsbourg who played Jane was okay, but she simply was not Jane.She did not have the very plain yet fairy like qualities so described in the book. She had a long neck of a giraffe, jowls not too unlike Marlon Brando in the Godfather and a lower lip hanging like Buba in Forest Gump. <
> Good to watch though..... infact I suggest people watch all the many movies and mini series of this famous story. Make you own comparisons. <
>This is not the best one to start off with. I suggest Orson Wells or Timothy Dalton's version 1st.

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A poor adaptation
As Rochester remarks, there is much more to Jane Eyre than her starched demeanor allows and in turn, more to Rochester than his repressed and sometimes cruel stance. The book is a testament to character shaping destiny and of course a love that transcends and transforms their lives. <
>The movie fails at all levels and despite a good star cast, leaves the viewer betrayed. That might seem like a harsh adjective to use but after reading Jane Eyre and being moved by Charlotte Bronte's excellent story, the movie is a complete let down. <
>The bright spark in this adaptation is Anna Paquin who brings young Jane to life. William Hurt and Charlotte Gainbourg have no chemistry. Her acting is wooden and Rochester looks like he would rather be anywhere else than Thornfield. I don't blame him! <
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Zeffirelli's version is excellent
The cinematography and attention to period detail is breathtaking and natural.One finds oneself engrossed in the time period of this film.This version excellently conveys one of the central themes of the English novel of its time:a woman is relegated to her place in society based upon the circumstances of her birth.How does she escape her social bondage?Jane Eyre is a triumphant herione because of her strength of character.Thus,expect a "plain Jane" in her role,whose beauty lives in her spirit and courage,rather than her appearance.William Hurt's portrayal of the tortured protaganist was surprisingly outstanding.He is both charming and inaccessible;witty and complex;vulnerable and strong.And most important,convincingly appealing,at least to a middle aged woman!The supporting roles were outstanding,especially the housekeeper.The mystery of the house is both suspenseful and intriguing--it will definitley keep you engrossed.All elements worked together to a make this version outstanding.Ultimately,when reading a review I want to know if the film is worth purchasing.I have watched it repeatedly and am pleased I purchased this faithful adaptation and beautifully filmed version.