THE PLOT: After a harsh childhood being tormented by her auntie, cousins and cruel school master, orphan Jane Eyre becomes the governess at Thornfield Hall. Her master is a mysterious man and Jane finds herself falling in love with him…but he has a terrible secret…
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first time on DVD. Jane Eyre (Zelah Clarke) is a mistreated orphan who learns to survive by relying on her independence and intelligence. Her first job in the outsi...
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Governess Jane Eyre.After an unhappy childhood, Jane takes a post at Thornfield as governess to Mr Rochester's ward Adele Varens. When she falls in love with her employe...
Orphaned at an early age Jane Eyre leads a bleak and lonely life until she is employed ... more
as a governess at Thornfield Hall by the mysterious Mr Rochester - a man who guards a grim secret. This is a story of passionate love travail and the triumph of an indomitable spirit.
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loneliness and cruelty and at a charity school with a harsh regime. This troubled childhood strengthens Jane's natural independence and spirit - which prove necessary when she finds a position as governess at Thornfield Hall. But when she finds love with her sardonic employer Rochester the discovery of his terrible secret forces her to make a choice. Should she stay with him and live with the consequences or follow her convictions even if it means leaving the man she loves? A novel of intense power and intrigue "Jane Eyre" (1847) dazzled and shocked readers with its passionate depiction of a woman's search for equality and freedom.
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she is employed as a governess at Thornfield Hall by the mysterious Mr Rochester - a man who guards a grim secret. This is a story of passionate love, travail and the triumph of an indomitable spirit.
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character keep her going through the miseries inflicted by cruel relatives and a brutal school. However her biggest challenge is yet to come. Taking a job as a governess in a house full of secrets for a passionate man she grows more and more attracted to ultimately forces Jane to call on all her resources in order to hold on to her beliefs.
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of genius when it appeared in 1847. Orphaned into the household of her Aunt Reed at Gateshead subject to the cruel regime at Lowood charity school Jane Eyre nonetheless emerges unbroken in spirit and integrity. How she takes up the post of governess at Thornfield Hall meets and loves Mr. Rochester and discovers the impediment to their lawful marriage are elements in a story that transcends melodrama to portray a woman's passionate search for a wider and richer life than that traditionally accorded to her sex in Victorian society.
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Production Year: 2004 - Drama - Director: Nick Cassavetes - Original Language: English - Classification: 15 years and over, 12 years and over - Starring: Rachel McAdams, Ryan Gosling, Gena Rowlands
Advantages: Hmmm...good film Disadvantages: Hmmm...not very accurate
...and cruel school master, orphan Jane Eyre becomes the governess at Thornfield Hall. Her master is a mysterious man and Jane finds herself falling in love with him…but he has a terrible secret…
I first read Jane Eyre when I was twelve- I liked it but didn’t really understand it. I picked it up again when I had just turned sixteen and have since read it five time…and I only turned sixteen fifteen or sixteen months ago. I thought it was ... ...complicated but amazing relationship between Jane Eyre and her master Mr. Rochester.
The part of Jane was well-played by Charlotte Gainsbourgh but Edward Rochester wasn’t as deep, mysterious and overwhelming as he is in the book. This disappointed me because the strangeness of this main character is my favourite thing about the story.
Joan Plowright's in it, as is Fiona Shaw. Ms. Shaw only has a tiny part, a huge shame ... more
THE PLOT: After a harsh childhood being tormented by her auntie, cousins and cruel school master, orphan Jane Eyre becomes the governess at Thornfield Hall. Her master is a mysterious man and Jane finds herself falling in love with him…but he has a terrible secret…
I first read Jane Eyre when I was twelve- I liked it but didn’t really understand it. I picked it up again when I had just turned sixteen and have since read it five time…and I only turned sixteen fifteen or sixteen months ago. I thought it was very well written and the characters were well-formed and interesting.
So I decided to buy the film. I chose this version because I prefer modern films to old and grainy ones. I wasn’t exactly disappointed but it was far from accurate. Key parts of the story had been missed out, including parts that show the complicated but amazing relationship between Jane Eyre and her master Mr. Rochester.
The part of Jane was well-played by Charlotte Gainsbourgh but Edward Rochester wasn’t as deep, mysterious and overwhelming as he is in the book. This disappointed me because the strangeness of this main character is my favourite thing about the story.
Joan Plowright's in it, as is Fiona Shaw. Ms. Shaw only has a tiny part, a huge shame as she's an amazing actress. It was directed by Franco Zeferelli, famous director even though I've seen none of his other films.
Sound track was average. The main theme got a bit annoying as it was played every two minutes...quite good though.
It’s not a bad film and, if you’re in a quiet mood and it’s raining outside then this is a nice film to watch. Don’t be expecting any extras though because it’s just a made-for -tv film. Also, if you’re the world’s biggest fan of the book, you’ll really want to stay away from it.
Advantages: Jane Eyre story shines through, good acting Disadvantages: Story is too jumpy, seen better versions
As an avid fan of Jane Eyre and Charlotte Bronte (the novel author) this movie adaptation is one of the many I have watched and I certainly isn't one of the better ones. However in my opinion the story of Jane Eyre is so adorable that it will make the worst adaptation of it enjoyable.
This movie lost in appeal to other versions because it had to cut out crucial areas of the novels story in order to make it into a 1hr 54min blockbuster. Due to this ... ...I thought her portrayal of Jane Eyre was among the best. William Hurt as Mr Rochester was disappointing though as I thought he lacked any passion in the role. The supporting cast were good but largely inconsequential as this film relies solely on the talents of the two main characters for its success. If you know the Jane Eyre novel inside out I would recommend you look elsewhere. If this is your first look at Jane Eyre then you should find this ...
Londant 16.01.2004
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Advantages: Actors superb Disadvantages: Length of film
...of the different versions of Jane Eyre, this is, in my opinion, supremely the best.
I first saw this film after I had read the book and the film brought the book to life. The chemistry between Leila Clarke and Timothy Dalton with the charectors of Mr Rochester and Jane Eyre cannot be beaten. Although it it long in length, I think it is worth the wait.
There is a delightful scene where Mr Rochester calls Jane a little niggot, you can see the laughter ...
rufusredcoat 24.02.2009
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Advantages: Well-acted, intensely passionate, gloriously moving Disadvantages: Too long to just watch on a whim
This may very well be the greatest, most romantic movie of all time. It is very nearly a requirement that you spend at least one rainy weekend watching this film, all curled up with a box of tissues. There is no shame for crying at this movie. At least, I hope there isn't. Because…you know. *cough*
The BBC version of the Bronte classic is the best, in my humble opinion, and the truest to the book. Also, it is very hard to beat a little bit of dashing ... ...version does the best job of giving you an actress who really does look plain (you rather think that if you had a chance to give her a bit of a makeover, you might hit "almost pretty", but she is definitely not the "take off glasses for Instant Stunning" that you get with the other versions)--yet the strong, intelligent, and independent woman winning the heart of a gorgeous, witty, independent man is the dream of most plain girls. I know it was mine.
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mcbirdie 12.12.2008
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Advantages: Classic love story Disadvantages: None
...wife! who has gone insane. Jane is hurt and betrayed and goes away. When she's gone his wife burns the castle and kills herself. When Jane finally returns to see him he has gone blind from the fire and is living in a little cottage. She stays with him the rest of her days.
A classic, tear jerker of a story. Warning: only watch if hankerchief is at hand! ...
dabsi 09.11.2001
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Advantages: GREAT FILM AND STORY LINE Disadvantages: NONE!
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Ever since this was on BBC on a Sunday night, I found myself hooked to it. I am youngish and I would never have thought I would have liked one of the Bronte tales, as this is what my Nan enjoys but I really enjoyed it that much I had to get the DVD version!
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This is an adaptation of Charlotte Bronte's novel 'JaneEyre'. This was a much loved classic and BBC provide this excellent version! Jane experienced childhood in a bad way as she was an orphan and she is desperate to have a new beginning. With a position available as a Governess available at Thornfield hall, Jane accepts this career and does not look back!
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I've always been a big fan of the Bronte sisters - in particular, Charlotte. JaneEyre is probably her most well-known work, and so it's not surprising that there have been several versions of it made on film. But out of all of them, the one that I've been able to watch straight through, enraptured at every moment, has been this version, with Charlotte Gainsborough and William Hurt. I can't officially compare it to the other versions since I haven't seen them in their entirety (though now I'm convinced I have to at least try) - so this review is strictly on this DVD.
For a quick synopsis of the story - JaneEyre is a young girl living with her nightmare aunt who treats her terribly, and ends up sending her to a boarding school. Young Jane is portrayed by Anna Paquin, who does it brilliantly. The loathing for her aunt, her innocence ...
Advantages: great storyline, fantastic acting Disadvantages: special features
Being a Charlotte Bronte and JaneEyre fan I wasn't expecting it to appeal to me as much as it did. Another period drama to fill in an hour on a Sunday evening. Nevertheless, appealed to me it did.
JaneEyre. The classic story of a plain governess falling in love with the master of the house and vice versa. A tale which many a person could watch and read without getting tired off. With a simple background you could easily say what happens is all very obvious and predictable. However that doesn't make it any less enjoyable.
This BBC adaption stars Toby Stephens ( son of Maggie Smith!) and Ruth Wilson. Both fitting their roles perfectly with Ruth portraying a deep emotive and modest Jane and Toby becoming the powerful and masculine Mr Rochester. The way he managed to show the character as a real emotional figure, reflecting ...
crezzie 14.09.2008
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Dramatised by Alexander Baron, this magnificent production recreates Charlotte Bronte's passionate and tender story of the love between a fiercely independent governess and her brusque, mysterious employer.
Release details
DVD Region
DVD
Studio(s)
2 ENTERTAIN VIDEO; SONY DADC
Release date
13/03/2006
No of Discs
1
Catalogue No
BBCDVD 1578
Barcode
5014503157821
Languages
Main Language
English
DVD Description
Dramatised by Alexander Baron, this magnificent production recreates Charlotte Bronte's passionate and tender story of the love between a fiercely independent governess and her brusque, mysterious employer.
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