I appreciate the one for being so close to the original text agree with you about the awkward height difference. I've only seen the miniseries once, so I can't recall specifically how I felt about the two leads. But thanks again for stopping by; it's nice to get comments from readers.
Definitely Eyreaholics can do it. Best firesaving-thanking scene: Timothy Dalton, so tall, closer to the camera which makes him even bigger, Zelda Clark, small and short, at the end of the frame which makes her even smaller!
The great difference between their heights is really annoying in the movie. I read the book as an adolescent, re-read it as an adult and gathered the adaptations , and during time. But it's like a thirst that can't be over, I need to see more. His acting, load and too-exaggerating, is the opposite of short-figured, low voiced, depressed Zelah Clarke.
D tries too hard to act Rochester, I suppose. He is too harsh or too happy, yet he's nice. But Z. C is like a submissive, obedient, sad woman. She is short, yet has not the slim figure of Jane. Her bust is big although she is short.
In , Michael Jayston is adorable. He says all the dialogues of R. But we hear the sound of his breathing during the scenes when he speaks. Although he is not dark enough, but he is the best Rochester I have seen.
Sorcha Cusack plays the same during the series, but she had to play more rigid when arriving Thornfield, and then changed during the time.
She says most of her dialogues in the same way, by moving her eyebrows too high! Ruth Wislon is the most believable Jane up to now. In , the innovations in the screenplay by Sandy Welch are a breath of fresh air: the way the story begins, the red scarf, the thrilling score, R and J flashbacks Paris, West Indies, Departure : great visual language. In , Mia Wasikowska is quite likeable, excpet she kisses Rochester under the chestnut tree like a pro!
And why such a big fuss about Michael Fassbender? He plays a sad, depressed, melancholic Rochester, with no effect of the complex layers of the character. He doesn't look like an English gentleman, because of his German features.
His acting does not have the soul of R. The only good parts of this movie, are when Jane tells Adele about Gytrash and when she is looking out of the windows of Thornfield.
The horse appears in front of Jane out of nowhere! For anyone who loves Jane Eyre as much as I do, you might have fun watching it. I had the best time making it. Good points, Dolores Monet, and funny too about Rochester!
About Joan Fontaine, you're probably right on the lack of makeup--that would be enough for plainness by Hollywood standards at the time and maybe now. Painted Seahorse - wow, what an excellent hub! Stumbled and voted up. I could go on and on but I will not. I do,however think that the plainness of Joan Fontaine was in her lack of make-up and the fact that she was not fancified. Also, I never thought that Jane Eyre had a Cinderella like ending.
Rochester was blind, the house was in cinders, and he was a bit of a pain in the ass besides. In marrying Rochester, Jane took on the role of the strong one, the nurse maid and the one in charge very similar, as you pointed out to the unnamed woman in Rebecca. I've seen And I still want to watch more! Can't wait for the next one coming out in theatres.
Thanks, Jaclyn! Glad I'm not the only JE-obsessed person too! I even like the same versions you do--the and So every now and then, I'll go a little crazy and spend hours re-watching several versions of Jane Eyre, mainly the , , and versions. This has been one of those times. I'm so glad I came upon your hub! It's good to know I'm not the only one with a little bit of a Jane Eyre obsession :.
I absolutely adore the BBC version, mainly because it was the first one I saw after reading the book. Second place would have to go to the version. I think it's very well done. I can't wait to get my hands on some of the older versions. Anyway, I enjoyed reading your reviews! Thanks, Kendall! I'm glad there's another person out there who's watched so many JE adaptations! I love every Jane Eyre hub you write! I think the first Jane Eyre version I saw was the version and I love it to this day.
Fontaine and Welles gave the characters interesting dimensions that I haven't seen in most other versions. Then the miniseries is by far the most faithful.
I do like Timothy Dalton but I guess my interpretation of Rochester was never melodramatic. In the scene after Jane faints and she wants to leave Thornfield, I felt that Dalton made Rochester into a whimpering baby.
It is still a good adaption though. Then is alright and I've loved the version every time I watch it. Thank you also for mentioning the musical.
I was amazed how brilliantly the lyricist used phrases from the novel as well as their thesaurus to make each character's song suit them. Great job! This is the first version to show Jane's time at Moor House, however, and it includes the proposal from St. John, both being important story elements that often get left out by other adaptations. This portrayal of the central romance between Jane and Rochester may not be brimming with passion, but Susannah York and George C.
Scott capture some of the most central elements of their characters. Perhaps the greatest feature of this adaptation is an instantly memorable score by John Williams. Everything but Jane's trip to Gateshead to visit her dying aunt is included in this adaptation, which premiered on television. Hinds often chooses to play Rochester as aggressive and abrasive, raising his voice frequently to convey Rochester's passionate nature.
Both Jane and Rochester certainly fit their physical descriptions in the book, both in terms of age and physical features.
Of all the adaptations on this list, the version is by far the most faithful to the source material. Technically a television series, this version spans 11 episodes and details the events of every chapter of the novel. Because of the length of this adaptation, Jane and Rochester's relationship is given plenty of time to grow.
If what you want out of an adaptation is to see the novel literally translated to the screen, this is definitely the version for you. Directed by Franco Zeffirelli, this version offers a somewhat muted take on the classic tale. Anna Paquin plays young Jane, excellently capturing her defiant spark and temper.
Charlotte Gainsbourg plays Jane as an adult. Much of the screenplay and character building is sourced directly from the novel. With abundant time to develop the plot, the two lead actors are given form to fleshed-out versions of their characters. Rochester a diverse character and not merely a granite shape of a man with whom Jane Eyre is meant to fall in love.
She incites Mr. When Mr. Jane Eyre presents love as a superior force wielded by two human beings with compatible and inseparable spirits. Kailey Rhone makes use of her English degree working as a production editor in the world of academic publishing. Her work can be found in Persuasions. If you enjoyed this post, wander over to The Period Films List. Great article! Looking forward to browsing this blog to find some period pieces I may have missed.
What did it for me was that the Wassilowska version best captured this percipience of intellect and feeling, expressed especially through the writing for and acting of Wassilowska. You have two damaged people who do connect in a strong way, but each of their history, trauma and damage leaves them finding connection in a way that works similarly for both of them.
Remember Rochester querying Jane for her tale of woe. They both have a tale of woe. They both intellectualize their pain. That works well together. They connect quite strongly there.
I find that the MBTI is very helpful with stuff like this, and the recipe for a strong connection is typically that they share two main functions that complement each other, where one is expressed inwardly while the complementary function for the other is extroverted.
This interaction demonstrates both of their two dominant functions at work. Jane: Extroverted intuition and introverted feeling. Rochester: Introverted intuition and extroverted thinking. Rochester as a genuine, warm couple. John Rivers really was. It is generally favorably received by critics and fans. This adaptation tones down the Gothic elements of the story to focus on the love between Jane and Rochester. The film received overall positive reviews, but many critics felt William Hurt had been miscast as Rochester.
It omits Mrs. This BBC television adaptation contains four episodes. Critics in general praised the series for its ability to bring the novel to life and the acting of its leads. Fukunaga has stated that he wanted to play up the Gothic elements of the novel, which he felt other films overlooked.
The film received positive reviews, with critics praising Wasikowska for her portrayal of Jane.
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