I have seen quite a few adaptations of Jane Eyre, but I have never seen one that I loved this much. There are a few things that I would not have changed about the book, but one must realize that Film does not read the same way as a book. I think that William Hurt's portrayal of Rochester was astonishing. Some have called it a "wooden" portrayal. I think that is exactly the way that Rochester SHOULD be. He is a man hurt by so many disappointments through life that he is afraid to love and to feel. In the scene with Adele when she says that Jane may never come back and Rochester hesitates to comfort her, I think that Hurt's acting choices showed great insight to the character. Bravo, I say!!
Review of Jane Eyre
