... Seeing her as no more than a servant, her widowed aunt, exasperated by Jane's unwillingness to be subservient, sends her to a harsh school run by the cruel Mr Brocklehurst. Here Jane learns to quieten her passionate nature, and aged 16, becomes a teacher there herself. At age 18 she advertises ... Read review
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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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 employer and consents to marry him, Jane appears to have found the happiness that has eluded her. But their wedding day reveals secrets that will alter the course of their lives...Charlotte Bronte's Enduring Romance Is Brought To Life In This Splendid Production.
As an orphan Jane's childhood is not an easy one but her independence and strength of ... more
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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Charlotte Bronte's first published novel "Jane Eyre" was immediately recognised as a work ... more
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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Orphaned Jane Eyre endures an unhappy childhood hated by her aunt and cousins and then ... more
sent to comfortless Lowood School. But life there improves and Jane stays on as a teacher though she still longs for love and friendship. At Mr. Rochester's house where she goes to work as a governess she hopes she might have found them - until she learns the terrible secret of the attic.
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Orphaned Jane Eyre grows up in the home of her heartless aunt where she endures ... more
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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...cruel Mr Brocklehurst. Here Jane learns to quieten her passionate nature, and aged 16, becomes a teacher there herself. At age 18 she advertises for a new position. Thus begins the greatest romance in literature.
For those unacquainted with the rest of the story, and trying not to give too much away, here is a synopsis:
Jane starts working as a governess in Mr Rochester’s employ. She and Mr Rochester fall in love. On their wedding ... ...is the ‘giggling scene’ where Jane refuses to return her salary. It wasn’t scripted that they should laugh and both found it difficult to keep their faces straight - and you’ll find yourself doing the same.
It’s hard to find fault with this version, although there are a few differences to the book. For example, Jane is shown seeing Mr Rochester on his first return home - it was in fact next day when she did. It could also be considered ... more
'There was no possibility of taking a walk that day'.
This opening narrative leads into the unhappy life of a spirited orphan living with rich relatives. Seeing her as no more than a servant, her widowed aunt, exasperated by Jane's unwillingness to be subservient, sends her to a harsh school run by the cruel Mr Brocklehurst. Here Jane learns to quieten her passionate nature, and aged 16, becomes a teacher there herself. At age 18 she advertises for a new position. Thus begins the greatest romance in literature.
For those unacquainted with the rest of the story, and trying not to give too much away, here is a synopsis: Jane starts working as a governess in Mr Rochester’s employ. She and Mr Rochester fall in love. On their wedding day, Jane discovers that he is married and runs away. When she decides to return … well I’ll let you see it for yourself.
The romance is portrayed at its best by Timothy Dalton and Zelah Clarke in the 1984 BBC TV drama. Readers of the book will know that the series follows the story with far more accuracy than most film adaptations. With four hours to watch, it may seem an arduous task. But with this Alexander Baron, who dramatises the book, was able to keep the story’s integrity. The development of the romance and Jane’s steadfastness is the foundation of the events that follow, and so the time allows the story to breathe. This also gives the actors full rein to act their socks off in some of the most important and memorable scenes. And so they do!
Zelah Clarke is ideal as the nun-like Jane, with her petite frame and quiet manner; and Dalton exacts Mr Rochester’s fire and anger that Brontë gave him. It is difficult to keep ones eyes off Dalton, with his persuasive voice and burning eyes that in the next scene can melt completely when pleading with Jane. Clarke holds her own in her portrayal of Jane, which could so easily be overshadowed by Dalton’s powerful acting. From the quick-witted and deep conversations with Rochester to the revelation of his marriage, Zelah shows Jane’s depth and strength. One to watch is the ‘giggling scene’ where Jane refuses to return her salary. It wasn’t scripted that they should laugh and both found it difficult to keep their faces straight - and you’ll find yourself doing the same.
It’s hard to find fault with this version, although there are a few differences to the book. For example, Jane is shown seeing Mr Rochester on his first return home - it was in fact next day when she did. It could also be considered that Timothy Dalton was far too good-looking for the part, since Jane described Rochester as anything but – and told him so to his face! But who cares? This classic story is turned into an acting masterpiece, and doesn’t leave me dissatisfied - unlike the threadbare version with Charlotte Gainsburgh and William Hurt. For those looking for a version which stays as resolute as Jane herself there will be no disappoint here.
...sisters - in particular, Charlotte. Jane Eyre 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 ... ...synopsis of the story - Jane Eyre 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 (though accused of so much), and at last her love and loyalty to her only friend Helen Burns - suffice it to say, the movie starts out on the right foot. We're then taken to Jane as a young woman, ...
Tess82 12.10.2005
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...found Franco Zeffirelli's adaption of Jane Eyre very disappointing and believe that anybody else who loves the book would feel the same. The storyline, particularly the ending, is so rushed it feels as though you could blink and miss an important part. Seeing as the film is under 2 hours long, that's hardly surprising. A great work or literature shouldn't be condensed in such a way.
It is irritatingly twee at times with a very 'happily ever after' ... ...which should be an indication of it's quality.
If you want to see a decent adaptation of this classic then I'd suggest you buy the 2006 BBC version starring Ruth Wilson and Toby Stephens who are both brilliant in it. It consists of 4 episodes each lasting an hour which gives the story line the depth it needs. ...
beckyls666 16.11.2008
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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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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 ...
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Advantages: Great acting, a real passionate atmosphere, good tension between main characters Disadvantages: A lot of material has been cut out concerning Jane's ealry years
Hall, Brassed off) as Mrs Reed, and Georgie Henley (The lion, the witch and the wardrobe) as the young JaneEyre.
The novel has been adapted by Sandy Welch, who has previously written the screenplay for another BBC adaptation ?North and South? and directed by Susanna White (Bleak House).
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There have been many retellings of this world renowned novel, including the 1983 BBC adaptation staring Timothy Dalton and Zelah Clarke, and the 1996 film by Franco Zeffirelli staring Charlotte Gainsbourg and William Hurt.
This adaptation includes many scenes that previous adaptations and films have left out, such as the gypsy scene. It is also more passionate than many others, with good sexual tension between the characters. Much of Jane?s childhood is skipped over in this version, which prevents you from seeing the formation of her ...
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Victorian England, and an abused orphan becomes the governess of Thornfield Hall. There she meets Mr. Rochester... Based on the novel by Charlotte Bronte.
Release details
DVD Region
DVD
Studio(s)
PATHE DISTRIBUTION; 20TH CENTURY FOX HOME ENTERTAINMENT
Release date
30/06/2003
No of Discs
1
Catalogue No
P 8875 DVD
Barcode
5060002830277
Subject
Charlotte Bronte
Author
Charlotte Bronte
Writer
Charlotte Bronte
Languages
Main Language
English
Technical information
Special Features
Original Theatrical Trailer, Scene Access, Interactive Menus, Making Of Featurette
Aspect Ratio
1.33 Full Screen
Sound
Dolby Digital 2.0
Dubbing Sound
Dolby Digital 2.0 English
DVD Description
Charlotte Bronte's classic novel of Gothic romance gets the Zeffirelli treatment in this moving adaptation. Orphaned Jane Eyre (Charlotte Gainsbourg) grows into a strong-willed heroine after enduring a miserable childhood (where she's played by Anne Paquin). Things start looking better when she falls in love with the brooding Rochester (William Hurt), lord of the manor where she gets a job as governess. Unfortunately, Rochester's family skeletons threaten to sabotage their happy ending. Director Franco Zeffirelli (HAMLET, OTHELLO, ROMEO AND JULIET) stays faithful to the book while stressing natural characters and landscapes over stylized gloom and mystery, with rewarding results.
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