Overall, this version is O.K. I liked when Jane and Edward visited Ferndean. It was bright and full of life.
But, Susannah York is too pretty to play the part of the `plain, quakerish governess.' And, I thought she looked too old to be 18, the age she is when she first arrives at Thornfield.
George C. Scott physically fits the part of Mr. Rochester, yet the way he approached playing the role was too "soft." During the course of reading the novel, I figured that Rochester had a fiery temper and was more exacting and fierce, yet passionate.
The picture is not so clear. The sound sometimes is too slurred and I could not understand Adelle at all.
Where is the love? The plot seemed rushed and many many crucial points of the story were not included. The script was not true to the novel. I, for one, appreciate when the movie adaptation is as true to the novel as possible. I was not convinced that Jane and Rochester were in love. There was not enough focus on their relationship. Whatever happened to Adelle? Perhaps if the director was able to shoot a three hour movie (or more) instead of a two hour movie, it would be able to address the missing parts of the story.
If you have time/money to spend, I would recommend seeing the 1983 BBC Version, starring Timothy Dalton and Zelah Clarke instead. It is nearly four hours long, but it is well worth it.
But, Susannah York is too pretty to play the part of the `plain, quakerish governess.' And, I thought she looked too old to be 18, the age she is when she first arrives at Thornfield.
George C. Scott physically fits the part of Mr. Rochester, yet the way he approached playing the role was too "soft." During the course of reading the novel, I figured that Rochester had a fiery temper and was more exacting and fierce, yet passionate.
The picture is not so clear. The sound sometimes is too slurred and I could not understand Adelle at all.
Where is the love? The plot seemed rushed and many many crucial points of the story were not included. The script was not true to the novel. I, for one, appreciate when the movie adaptation is as true to the novel as possible. I was not convinced that Jane and Rochester were in love. There was not enough focus on their relationship. Whatever happened to Adelle? Perhaps if the director was able to shoot a three hour movie (or more) instead of a two hour movie, it would be able to address the missing parts of the story.
If you have time/money to spend, I would recommend seeing the 1983 BBC Version, starring Timothy Dalton and Zelah Clarke instead. It is nearly four hours long, but it is well worth it.