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In the 19th Century-set story, Jane Eyre (Mia Wasikowska) suddenly flees Thornfield Hall, the vast and isolated estate where she works as a governess for Adèle Varens, a child under the custody of Thornfield’s brooding master, Edward Rochester (Michael Fassbender). The imposing residence – and Rochester’s own imposing nature – have sorely tested her resilience. With nowhere else to go, she is extended a helping hand by clergyman St. John Rivers (Jamie Bell) and his family. As she recuperates in the Rivers’ Moor House and looks back upon the tumultuous events that led to her escape, Jane wonders if the past is ever truly past… Special Features: Director’s Commentary Deleted Scenes A Look Inside Jane Eyre To Score Jane Eyre: Cary Fukunaga and Dario Marianelli Team Up The Mysterious Light of Jane Eyre
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- Aspect Ratio : 1.85:1
- Is Discontinued By Manufacturer : No
- Language : English
- Product dimensions : 13.5 x 1.5 x 19 cm; 80 Grams
- Item Model Number : 5050582847734
- Dubbed: : None
- Subtitles: : English
- Language : Czech (DTS 5.1)
- Studio : Universal
- ASIN : B004X181TY
- Number of discs : 1
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The film opens near the end of the story plot and dips in and out back and forth for awhile ruining for those who have never seen Jane Eyre or read the book, before settling back down again to the task in hand, but though some have found this has ruined the pleasure of the film it does offer a pleasant intriguing slant-not entirely unwelcome. I do feel the initial scenes doesn't in anyway detract from the film's beautiful unfolding and quiet understated portrayal of a gentle yet passionate Jane. This gentle slightly vague in places adaption of Charlotte Bronte's classic tale of a neglected childhood where the step family cruel cold and calculating get rid of their unwanted relative to "Lowood school."
As such,doubly orphaned penniless charity institutionally raised Jane Eyre grows in training and education under the watchful eye of stern and hard mistresses of the 19th century boarding school would be she brings a fine education and self disciplined correction with christian dignity and humbleness born out of a lifelong thirst for knowledge born out of sorrow and with her all the education that the school's disciplined and hideously pious vile benefactor and leader Mr Brocklehurst for 8 years before finally freeing herself from her teaching post at said school and begins her first post as governess to a little french girl; Mr Rochester's ward and so,the uneasy relationship between the powerful and wealthy yet surly and disillusioned Mr Edward Rochester begins.
This is the classic tale of opposites attract. class issues love secrecy betrayal and passion. Much of the film's scenery, especially on the windswept hills and misty craggy moors is breathtaking; the direction if at times vague and lacking in parts more than makes up for the chemistry between the two star crossed would be loves. For Jane it is a fleeting glimpse of first happiness for him the steady influence he so desperately needs to make him whole of loyal love thrill and joy. For Rochester it is a "running away from" as well as a "coming to terms at last" with his unsavoury and excruciatingly trapped past as it was for Jane as well I guess...and his all consuming need for Jane.And Jane's all consuming ache for her Mr Rochester.
Jane is played well by "Mia.. with such a complicated foreign surname,(sorry! that I can't even spell!)portraying Miss Eyre was an intriguing enough experience- she portrayed her complete and expected independent from others and withdrawn beautifully. She was gentle without being cheesy or a push over. "Simple grey and quiet like a nun" as the book describes her;-if slightly vague,didn't always gel well with the character and seemed to lack a little depth at times verbally to show her deep faith, but boy did she show instead her admirable "deeds in action" christianity.- Not quite as passionately as the book describes,though it is there in this adaption -all the same;often quietly unobtrusively implied.
Rochester played by the very competant and sizzling of actors "Fassbender" was quite a dish really, which kind of colours the assumption of Rochester being of quite ordinary and very average looks indeed as was Jane. But my dear- this is film land isn't it? I hate to admit it but a reasonably attractive "two in love" couple, hits at least partly the right compels you to stare button for me. Alas as shallow as that sounds. Well- this is a movie set after all, right?
Dame Judy Dench played a fine enough Housekeeper. But I know she is capable of far more than she gave. I would have liked to see more of her.I would have liked to see the scenes of his first wife throwing herself from the top of the castle like great house to her death below.. Also of the other servants in the great house. And also more pique from the haughty and gets up your nerves "Blanche Ingram" Rochester keeps flirting about with to make Jane jealous his long time other "competition fraught" love conquest.
I also missed Jane's modest "piano forte" playing in this film; not lacking in others nor in the book. Offering as her only (yet several) talents instead only her remarkably fine drawings and portraits of those around her captured to a T including the quick tempered and blunt Master Rochester.
I loved of course the authenticity of the costume,scenery and blustery cold rainy weather filmed in the most honest and authentic manner I have ever seen in a Jane Eyre film. Sumptuous backdrop the story line had a slight edge darker than many others though for just under 2 hours could have included at least another half hour for the many scenes and parts that were missing making the story slightly vague and wooden in parts. At least it could not be described as cheesy. The costumes narration acting and story line wove back and forth darting around chronologically which kept you on your toes a bit if portrayed in the modern style rather than sticking to "classic mode" and as far as I know, never been done before. An alternative 2012 slant?? Make of it what you will. Form your own opinions.
Whatever the film is enjoyable none the less and I would rate this a 4 out of 5 stars. Go and buy it. If like me you are a classic lover and a romantic-you'll not be disappointed.

Unfortunately we didn't enjoy it very much at all, the trailer showed what we thought were the very best bits, the rest was mediocre at best. There are hugely better versions of Jane Eyre, we have a couple ourselves so sadly this was a waste of money.