I like when books turns movies, but generally we can expect the lost of some few details, but it's impossible give a low rate to this lovely movie! Good casting, amazing scenario and what can I say? It's a great movie :)
Great adaptation. Well-casted. The dialogue and connection between actors is a pleasure, even if you know the plot going in. This won't be for everyone - it's often slow and quiet, to reflect the environment. If you like period romance though, I highly recommend and I will definitely rewatch.
It's quite tough for me to give a 6, because some of the aspects are really well done.
Let's get it out of the system which are well done. These parts are: The general atmosphere. It's really immersive, and the location, costumes etc really take you away.
Despite being a Jane Eyre fan, I do understand the lack of time, hence the story was done in a flashback format. This affords the film some breather/clarity for the audience.
In terms of acting, Michael Fassbender is my stand out actor. Despite having heavy competitions from previous actors such as Toby Stephens and Timothy Dalton, Michael held on his own as a tortured and emotional Mr Rochester. He has fantastic chemistry with Mia. Same goes to supporting actors, in particularly Judi Dench and Mrs Fairfax and Jamie Bell as Mr Rivers.
And the soundtrack by Dario Marianelli is breathtaking, which accompanies well with the scenery and ambiance. It never rise up as the main character like Dario's Atonement did, because it's not necessary at all. And it accompanies so well the melancholy tone of the movie.
Cons - I think the following stuff really weights the movie down:
The movie obviously suffers from a lack of screentime. Several scenes are obviously needed to be extended for the audience to breath, unfortunately, it feels like a slideshow at times.
In addition, Mia as Jane suffers from being too stoic /held back too much at times. Don't get me wrong, I think she did it very well especially n Arc 3/4 (such as Bertha Mason reveal scenes, running away from Thornfield and River scenes), but Jane is a character where she has to hide her feelings because of her position, and yet she is passionate. Which I think Mia fails to portray.
And it's clearly obvious that this is Cary's second film. Though there is some bursts of brilliance ( and general good directing), some angles came off as weird, and the editing needs improvement.
Overall, it's still enjoyable, but as a Jane Eyre fan, the cons do take me out of the movie/make the movie a tad bit underwhelming at times.
This movie is definitely one of my new favorites. Captivating from start to end. Unbelievably well done. I loved how it had some jumps and scares in it as well. It might be hard to believe but I absolutely knew nothing about this character or the book, some twists I saw coming and some I really didn’t. Even the ones I saw coming and thought were very convenient, I still was happy they happened for Jane. She’s such a pure hearted and good person. But something would happen soon after that that breaks your heart and makes you think what was convenient before really doesn’t matter anymore. Both Mia and Michael were incredible, and despite the apparent age gap, I thought they had breathtaking chemistry. As soon as it finished, I played it again. And I'll definitely be reading the book soon.
Couldn't feel the chemistry between them, but lovely movie nevertheless!
good cast and imagery but I wanted more fidelity to the book.
A worthy new version of "Jane Eyre" with marvelous visuals and excellent performances.
Shout by JustinaBlockedParent2012-06-02T10:46:39Z
lovely movie that lingers in your mind for days after.