Jane Eyre is probably one of my all-time favourite books, and, I'm glad to say, the 2006 film has become one of my all-time favourite movies. The actors have an amazing chemistry, and some scenes were just too electrifyingly romantic to belong in a Victorian period piece. The acting was great, the script was great--pure brilliance!
Based on the novel by Charlotte Bronte, the film focuses on (duh) Jane Eyre, an orphan living with her cruel aunt and abusive cousins. After being sent away to an all-girl boarding school, Jane develops into a little and learned woman. Eventually, she adopts the career of governess at a place called Thornfield, working for the estate's reclusive master, one Edward Rochester, and his charge, a little French girl called Adele. Jane and Rochester develop a close friendship that soon turns to something more; but Rochester holds a dark secret, one that could prevent them from ever being happy...
The character of Jane is so sympathetic; she is humble and kind and yet very capable of holding her own. Rochester is also very interesting, in that he appears gruff and indifferent but has a strangely charming disposition. Actually, he reminds me a little of Gregory House (House MD).
Overall, it's a wonderful movie based on a wonderful book; it will appeal to fans of Bronte and fans of Victorian romance alike.
10/10
Based on the novel by Charlotte Bronte, the film focuses on (duh) Jane Eyre, an orphan living with her cruel aunt and abusive cousins. After being sent away to an all-girl boarding school, Jane develops into a little and learned woman. Eventually, she adopts the career of governess at a place called Thornfield, working for the estate's reclusive master, one Edward Rochester, and his charge, a little French girl called Adele. Jane and Rochester develop a close friendship that soon turns to something more; but Rochester holds a dark secret, one that could prevent them from ever being happy...
The character of Jane is so sympathetic; she is humble and kind and yet very capable of holding her own. Rochester is also very interesting, in that he appears gruff and indifferent but has a strangely charming disposition. Actually, he reminds me a little of Gregory House (House MD).
Overall, it's a wonderful movie based on a wonderful book; it will appeal to fans of Bronte and fans of Victorian romance alike.
10/10