Jane Eyre [Blu-ray]

As I recall, this was a two-part miniseries originally, and there are some gaping holes here and there that likely won't be missed by the casual watcher who hasn't seen it before. That said, this is the best casting I've yet seen. And I'm a reader of the book. Other actors have acquitted themselves admirably as Rochester, but in the version, Fassbender knocks it out of the park and the rest of the characters are perfectly suited. Let me just say that little Adele is adorable in the role, especially when she tells Jane about the "lady Sophie has seen walking the halls in the night like a vampire looking to suck your blood!" accompanied by a marvelous "Slurp!" LOL

I must confess that I bought the book 11 years ago, but it sat on my shelf or packed in a box for the whole time; that is, until I watched this version. It may be 500+ pages, but I highly recommend taking the time to read it!(If you're interested in a semi-biographical summary of Charlotte and her family's life, you might want check out the BBC docu-drama "In Search of the Brontës" - starring Victoria Hamilton as Charlotte.)_______ First off, contrary to this movies preview trailers, there really is no added "preternatural" elements at least in the movie itself (which truth be told, was what put me off from watching it right away). Although, 2 of the deleted scenes have it (specifically the extended scene when Jane is leaving Thornfield Manor, and her lengthened wandering on the moors)....If that's what you're looking for, you'll be sure to find it in "Wuthering Heights" by Emily Brontë.**Semi-Spoiler**: The movie starts off at chapter 28 in the book. Which may be a bit confusing to those unfamiliar with the story. (To reiterate what another reviewer stated, the script writer's (Moira Buffini) interpretation of why she chose to write the story the way she did-- was so the viewer could be pulled into Jane's story right away.)____Ideally, it would have been nice if they gave at least 20+ minutes more time to showcase the deeper conversations that Rochester & Jane had, and to prove that it was more than a sudden infatuation that spurred the proceeding relationship (despite their 20 year age difference)...I'm really hoping for a "directors cut" to be released in the future! (In the meantime, I'm really tempted to try my hand at video editing, and insert a few of the significant deleted scenes, and re-burn it to disc.)As noted earlier, the novel is some 500/600+ pages, so really only a miniseries could do it proper justice.However, as a stand alone (2 hour) m-o-v-i-e, all that could be condensed into that time frame without seeming too disjointed, or confusing- was. In my opinion, it captured the essence of the story quite well!I particularly enjoyed the scenery, costumes, cinematography, musical score. And last but not least, the cast- especially the leads: Michael Fassbender, & Mia Wasikowska, whose portrayals resonated with me more than most (if not all) of the previous I've seen. Dame Judi Dench is my favorite Mrs. Fairfax to date!_____Just a quick mention... There's a lot of interesting interviews on YT with the director, and cast. I just finished watching one called "Q&A with Director Cary Fukunaga and Actress Mia Wasikowska Interview Part 1" filmed March 1, 2011 in front of a live audience (pt. 2 being a Q&A with the audience themselves). If you fast-forward to 5:10 you'll hear his take on how he approached the film._____Because of the time constraint, here are some of the more notable omissions/changes (**SPOILER ALERT**):- Grace Poole (Bertha's nurse). She was given about 1 minute screen time. In the book she was mentioned, and seen by Jane (as well has had a conversation with) before the whole revelation.- Various extended conversations between Rochester & Jane (namely the proposal, before Jane's leaving Thornfield, and their reunion at the end).- They should have kept one or two of the "deleted scenes" (included on the disc). Specifically the (Jane/Rochester) "Badminton in the Garden" conversation; and if not the whole veil ripping scene, at least the part where Jane's recounts it to Rochester, and his response.- The Rochester "Gypsy" scene was missing (Rochester's attempt at ascertaining Jane's true feelings towards him).I realize this is probably a difficult scene-- likely one that would require multiple re-takes because I can imagine it would be hard for the leads to keep a straight face during it.Both Michael Jayston ('73), and Timothy Dalton ('83) managed to pull it off, but it would have been interesting to see another attempt (even if it ended up as a bonus "deleted scene").- Also, it could have been made clear as to who the Rivers siblings were in relation to Jane (cousins); which was what ultimately prompted her to divide her 20,000 pound (equal to 1.7 million pounds, or $14.0 million USD in today's value) inheritance equally between herself and the 3 of them.- The tweaked ending (Mrs. Fairfax moved away after the fire; book ending location: Ferndean manor -neither of which are major issues, but worth a mention. Also, Rochester not only lost his sight, but he also lost a hand and an eye in the fire- which only the '83 has yet to faithfully show), and again- REALLY shortened dialogue._______If you're not willing to read the whole book, I recommend the following chapters (which can be found online for free):- 14 (Second Rochester/Jane conversation--Insight into their characters nature)- 15 (Rochester's Celine Varens revelation; the fire)- 19 (Rochester as the old Gypsy lady)- 20 (Mason attacked; Sunrise garden conversation)- 23 (Proposal)- 27 (Jane/Rochester conversation before she leaves Thornfield)- 37 & 38 (Jane's return, and reconciliation with Rochester)______In conclusion, if you're entirely new to this story, please get acquainted with the book before or after viewing! If you're not a fan of reading (or listening to an audio book), and you'd rather watch an adaptation- look into the 1973 or 1983 BBC miniseries for an absolute faithful retelling.There is another newer miniseries (2006/07), but for me, the only real advantage it has compared to the '73 & '83 renditions, is that it has the modern cinematic feel/experience (meaning the acting & sets aren't as stiff and theatrical). On the downside it's pretty flawed in it's interpretation: lines "dumbed down", and certain events unfaithfully re-written. The end result is borderline soap-opera; so for that reason I can only rate it 2 1/2 stars.

I read the book many many years ago and was really not that impressed. I have also watched every movie (even own) of Jane Eyre. They were all okay but nothing to write home about. If the movie came on TV, I would watch it simply because it is a classic. I ordered the dvds but did not watch them again! Most of the men who played Rochester did not fit, particularly George C. Scott. I know that Rochester is not supposed to be handsome but he could still at least be attractive! This movie was on cable in mid November. I was busy; so I taped it, and I am glad that I did. I finally watched the movie a week ago. I had not read any reviews or anything. I fell in love with the movie. The man who played Rochester was perfect....perfect. He was brooding, sarcastic, etc.. The gal playing Jane did a good job but I felt that it is the man who is more important here because it is focused on him and the mystery around him. I liked how they did the movie as well wherein it starts out with Jane running away and is found by the Preacher. It goes back and forth between her young life as a child, to the Preacher, and then her working for Rochester. I also liked the movie because it did not dwell too much on her childhood and her stay at the orphanage. It captured the important things in the book and then drifts a tad. How she "meets" Rochester via spooking his horse and meeting him at his home is the same. But there is where it ends. Actually it ends with being like the same ole, same ole, when Rochester removes himself out from underneath his horse. He pulls you in with his behavior. A lot of the movie is word for word from the book, but once again, it is how Rochester is portrayed that is a little different. And then it gets very interesting with the fire in his bedroom, where she places her hand into his and he moves her ever so slowly to where it looked like he was going to kiss her while talking to her.....very romantic. It reminded me of The Ghost of Mrs. Muir with Rex Harrison as the Ghost Captain. It is such a beautiful love story and the music played in it is beautiful. When I had taped the movie, I watched the movie three times and I ordered my dvd of it. I have watched it every day since I got the dvd. It is well done and for now, I just cannot get enough of the movie. I know I will be watching it every day for a good while. It is on now playing on one of my four tvs on automatic replay 24-7! While I sit and watercolor in my art room, I have it on. Do not worry if it does not follow exactly like the other movies because adding more emotion and tugging at your heart strings is well worth it. It is in color but not bright color but more of a dismal grey, setting the atmosphere of this brooding man. Naturally you feel sorry for him because of the trick which was played upon him to which he knew nothing about but is stuck with it and hence the brooding. The director allows you to see him differently when they confess their love for one another. So please do not go in thinking that it is not exactly like the other movies. It is and it isn't. A lot of the scenes were word for word like the book. Just enjoy the movie as a love story and enjoy. I would recommend this movie to women who have heartstrings to be pulled. And as I stated, the sad violin suits its purpose. I have even ordered the soundtrack.

EXCELLENT!!! I watched this twice in my 48-hour rental period. Really really well done and the story is fantastic!

" Ein Klassiker für eine neue Generation" thront als Werbespruch auf dem Cover der Bluray.Das weckt schlimmste Befürchtungenn hier nun eine modernisiert stylish verblödete Neufassung eines nach dem Mainstream schielenden Untalents zu erleben. " Jane Eyre 2.0 reloaded " möglicherweise. Ein Machwerk, das nichts mehr mit der Atmosphäre und Kunstfertigkeit des wildromantischen Klassikers von Charlotte Bronte zu tun hat.Ganz weit gefehlt und wie berauscht, beglückt und tief im Herzen angefasst sitzt der Zuschauer hier nach zwei Stunden , die eines eindrücklich beweisen : Das Wunder leidenschaftlicher Kinoadaptionen, die in jeder Sekunde brillant einen Romanstoff in fesselnden prachtvollen Szenerien auf die Leinwand bringen, die mit umwerfend berührenden Schauspielleistungen, sorgfältigem Fingerspitzengefühl und packender Dramatik überzeugen, das gibt es zuweilen noch.Der junge Regisseur Cary Jiji Fukunaga erschafft hier womöglich sogar die beste Leinwandversion des unzählige Male verfilmten Stoffes, kann mit seiner hervorragend ausbalancierten Inszenierung in meinen Augen sowohl die alte Version mit Orson Welles und vor allem auch die BBC Version hinter sich lassen. Natürlich muss auch er den 600 Seiten Roman straffen, muss Teile hinzufügen, andere negieren, um seine " Jane Eyre" zu einem zweistündigen hochsensiblen und atemberaubend spannenden Filmkunstwerk zu formen.Die Mühe und die traumwandlerische Perfektion in allen filmischen Bereichen hat sich gelohnt.Gleich zu Anfang wirft der Regisseur uns in die Geschichte. Ohne Einleitung saugt uns der Film ein in seine düster verhängnisvolle Faszination.Ein englischer Landstrich , Mitte des neunzehnten Jahrhunderts.Donnergrollen, windumtoste Schluchten , karge Hügellandschaften, riesige krallenartige Bäume, die sich im peitschenden Regen biegen.Die junge vor Angst panisch zitternde Jane Eyre ( Mia Wasikowska) flieht in wehenden durchnässten Gewändern von einem finsteren Anwesen.Es ist der alte Adelssitz Thornfield von dem sie voller Entsetzen über das gerade Erlebte flüchtet.Tragisches Unglück und wankelmütiges Schicksal , das hier seinen Ausgang nahm.Fast am Ende ihrer Kräfte klopft sie an das Holztor einer kleinen einsamen Behausung. Der junge Missionar John Rivers ( Jamie Bell) wird ihr Zuflucht gewähren.Hier in der Abgeschiedenheit umsorgt von dem Geistlichen und seinen Schwestern wird sich Jane Eyre zurückerinnern. Im Schein des Kaminfeuers werden die düster traurigen Stationen ihres jungen, und doch schon so bewegten Lebens wieder schattenhaft lebendig.Ein Leben voller leidvoller Askese und Zucht, voller Erniedrigung und systematischen Demütigungen im Waisenhaus, die schon damals darauf ausgelegt waren die eigentlich freigeistige Seele des jungen Mädchens zu brechen.Eisig, düster und ein Martyrium ist der strenge Alltag, bis Jane als ausgebildete Lehrerin eine Anstellung als Privaterzieherin im Thornfield Anwesen erhält.Ihr Dienstherr, Mr. Rochester ist nicht nur launisch und ungehobelt, auch eine tiefe geheime Seelenqual scheint immer wieder hinter seiner gramzerfurchten Stirn zu wühlen. Gespenstisch ist zuweilen das Anwesen in Vollmondnächten und im flackernden Schein der Kerzen scheint sich langsam eine sorgsam versteckte Zuneigung zwischen dem lebensbitteren Grafen und dem jungen Mädchen anzubahnen.Zwei Seelen, die im Gleichklang schlagen, auch wenn das Schicksal furchtbare Verwerfungen für sie bereithalt.Der Fortgang der Story geht an die Nieren, ist von bittersüsser schmerzhafter Wehmut , dunkel nebulöser Intensität und voller tragischer Überraschungen, gekleidet in einen prachtvollen filmischen Augenschmaus mit opulenten Kostümen, exzellentem Dekor und durchdrungen von der verhangen, einsam betörenden Atmosphäre englischer Hügellandschaften.Nichts Genaueres sollte hier nun Erstsehern verraten werden.Das Klassenbewusstsein der viktorianischen Gesellschaft wird hier einmal mehr zum Hinderungsstein einer tiefen unterdrückten Liebe. Ein erstickendes Korsett aus festen Normen, ehern verankertem Rollenverständnis mit vernichtenden Konsequenzen für den einzelnen, der sich Autonomie und Individualität ein Stück weit bewahren möchte.Selbstbestimmte Lebensperspektiven - zwanghaft geopfert einem starren System, das jedes kurze Aufbäumen gegen Regeln mit gesellschaftlicher Isolierung bestraft und Menschen zuweilen bis in die eigene Auslöschung treibt.Nicht nur Charlotte Bronte auch Thomas Hardy, Jane Austen, Charles Dickens etc. hielten mit ihren filigran bitteren Gesellschaftsanalysen des viktorianischen Englands ihrer Zeit einen Spiegel vor.Hier im Charakter der Jane Eyre, von Mia Wasikowska, so hinreissend anmutig verkörpert, so beherrscht und doch in der Seele so warmherzig fühlend , hinter ihrem gleichmütigen Antlitz unendlich zart, sanft und tiefgründig und doch selbstbewusst und ungebrochen , zeigt sich die ganze Tragik eines Frauenschicksals dieser Zeit.Wie bleibt man/ frau sich selbst, seinen Gefühlen treu und wie kann das eigene tief empfundene Lebensglück überhaupt in einem erstickenden vorgefertigten Lebenskorsett gedeihen ?Wie kann die Seele nicht schaden nehmen in diesem repressiven Kosmos, der die Luft zum Atmen nimmt? Und wie gehen wir unverfälscht und nicht korrumpierbar durch die rastlosen Wirren der Zeit. Was ist der Preis ,den man für Opportunismus zahlt ?Jane Eyre , einer der eindrücklichsten Frauenfiguren der Weltliteratur wird , obwohl sie fast nie die äussere Contenance verliert oft innerlich zerbrechen, wird nur mit den Mundwinkeln zucken, die traurigen Augen senken, obwohl der Wunsch nach Liebe und Freiheit ihr Herz verbrennt, und in ihrem Blick , in kleinen Gesten sehen wir ihre Qual und Sehnsucht. Aber sie wird wieder aufstehen, strahlender , kraftvoller in der aufrechten Reinheit ihres Wesens als zuvor, fast ein wenig überirdisch während die Menschen, denen sie im Leben begegnet in zermürbenden Schicksalsspiralen um sie kreisen .Mia Wasikowska kommt uns hier mit ihrem fabelhaften Schauspiel so nah, dass wir in jeder Szene mit ihr mitfühlen, mit ihr lächeln, mit ihrem Unglück weinen , uns fürchten , bestürzt, unendlich bewegt sind bis am Ende die Tränen rinnen.Diese " Jane Eyre" Verfilmung ist so wunderbar ruhig, elegant von dunkler funkelnder Kraft und fokussiert sich voll und ganz auf den Ausgangsstoff ,getragen vor allem von dieser phantastischen Hauptdarstellerin .Sie schultert quasi den Film schon ganz allein, wird jedoch überragend facettenreich unterstützt von Michael Fassbender als Mr. Rochester, aber auch grossartigen Nebendarstellern, wie Judy Dench oder Jamie Bell.In einem Film über ein verhindertes schicksalshaftes Liebespaar muss hundertprozentig die Chemie zwischen beiden Hauptprotagonisten stimmig sein, muss das Blut des Zuschauers selbst bei jedem Dialog und Blickaufschlag in Wallung geraten , muss die Luft knistern und wir ebenfalls so emotional erschüttert werden, dass wir um einen glücklichen Ausgang für die Liebenden förmlich beten. Fassbender und Wasikowska erreichen mit ihrem komplexen Schauspiel genau das. Sie ergänzen sich hier so authentisch in ihrem versteckt lodernden Seelenfeuer, dass wir andächtig ergriffen jedem ihrer Worte lauschen, jede Berührung zaghafter Hände selbst auf der Haut spüren.Diese " Jane Eyre" erinnert in der Magie der Ästhetik an alte Gemälde, so wundersam detailliert in jeder Stoff- Falte, so verzaubernd in jedem glitzernden Morgentau , in den arabesken Mustern schwerer Teppiche, und dem Wehen der Vorhänge, dass man sich das Kunstwerk fast in einzelnen Standbildern anschauen möchte.Wehmütig , spröde, dann wieder das Herz vor Schönheit zerreissend, brausend wild wie das Meer- die pointiert eingesetzte Musikuntermalung." Jane Eyre" ist das, was wir leider nur noch selten im Kino erleben. Ein Film, der uns in eine andere Welt zieht, uns eine Gänsehaut nach der anderen vor emotionaler Sogkraft beschert, so schmerzhaft wundervoll, dass er noch lange in den Sinnen nachhallt. Verwandte Seelen, umarmt über alle Widerstände hinweg.Alles immer und vorbestimmt ? Wer möchte nach diesen zwei Stunden daran zweifeln.Kino, das glücklich macht, und eine Literatur-Adaption, die in Wortduktus, Stimmung und Ernsthaftigkeit mitnichten dem heutigen schnellen Zeitgeist huldigt, sondern aus einem Guss den Bronte Klassiker zu berauschendem Leben erweckt.

Ich habe diesen Film im Fernsehen gesehen. Er hat mir so gut gefallen , dass ich ihn mir direkt gekauft habe. Romantik , Liebe, Drama, alles vorhanden. Die beiden Hauptdarsteller/-innen machen den Film absolut sehenswert.

After our recent time spent driving through the Yorkshire moors and visiting the Brontë Parsonage museum, I decided to watch this 2011 version of Jane Eyre again last night with the director's commentary on as I worked at diminishing my huge sewing pile.Colours are one of the first things I notice about a movie I'm watching. With this particular film I am always instantly struck by the stunning colour palette. Mossy greys, forest greens, earthy browns, a few rare glimpses of russet reds. Black shadows... deep and dark, pierced only by lonely candles or dim golden firelight. Truly evocative of an electricity-free 1840s England, this lighting --or lack of lighting-- style has resulted in a drama that is more realistically shaded than than most period films. In nighttime scenes, we see little more than faces lit only by the candles they are carrying. The surrounding darkness is intense, alive, and sometimes oppressive.This is the first version of Jane Eyre in which I've been fully impressed with the portrayal of the title character. I was gratified by Mia Wasikowska's accurate interpretation of Jane's strength and inner courage. After feeling disappointment with Ruth Wilson's pretty but meek and mild performance in the 2006 TV miniseries, it was refreshing to watch Wasikowska embody Jane's self-possessed yet passionate personality brilliantly. Director Cary Fukinaga has chosen to capture on film only what Jane herself would have seen, which completely makes this all about Jane --rightly so. The only exception is a brief moment when Mr Rochester discovers Jane's open window, and her flight from Thornfield. This scene is blended with his voice calling out to her across the miles that separate them, so she is instantly connected to it anyhow.Michael Fassbender carries off Mr Rochester's rudeness and generally abrupt manner quite well, as described in the novel. He expresses a less fierce Rochester than the novel does, but this is in keeping with the movie's approach. There is an austere dreamlike quality to the entire film due to the restrained screenplay and understated filming style that imparts a softer feel to the plot and characters. Actors playing Mr Rochester usually have a field day with their character. He is portrayed as loud and larger than life, completely dwarfing Jane in personality, wealth, humour, and looks. An appropriate amount of restraint in the interpretation of Mr Rochester, for this movie, is a welcome change from previous versions; after all, the novel is titled Jane Eyre --not Rochester!A less important but yet rather key detail of this film is the fact that the characters of Jane and Rochester are played by actors of ages accurate to those in the novel. Eighteen-year-old Wasikowska plays nineteen-year-old Jane, and Fassbender is at least thirty, or looks it. Wasikowska is small, with a childlikeness about her that conveys the naive Jane's character well. Other film versions, for me, have been less believable just because of the inaccuracy of the casting.Moira Buffini's screenplay is filled with direct quotes from Charlotte Brontë's novel. Many well-loved lines, such as "A mere reed she feels in my hand! I could bend her with my finger and thumb!", and "Do you think, because I am poor, obscure, plain, and little, I am soulless and heartless?" are in. Others, less congenial to the bare story this movie is telling, such as "Reader, I married him" are out. It's refreshing to see a film adaptation of a classic novel that doesn't feel the need to drastically change the language or the plot in order to make the movie watchable.In the director's commentary, Cary Fukunaga mentions his desire to strip the story down to its key elements and thus increase the emotional impact of the film, all within the time constraints. I've seen other directors attempt less successfully to do this [notably Joe Wright's 2005 Pride and Prejudice], but here Fukunaga's strategy works, probably because of Moira Buffini's brilliant screenplay. There is one scene --straight from the book-- after Jane's discovery of Rochester's duplicity on their wedding day, when she leaves her room for a drink of water only to stumble over Rochester on the threshold. The conversation that takes place between them afterwards is one of the most evocative passages in the book, and so stark in its description of Jane's moral struggle that early reviewers of Jane Eyre derided Brontë's novel as "coarse". In many film versions, this scene is either out or edited strangely. Here it is completely stripped of its original verbosity and yet still faithfully rendered through a few accurately chosen lines, in an emotionally impacting scene that is heartrending and raw. Rochester's sense of his own power and his inability to use it because of his love for Jane ["A mere reed she feels in my hand! I could bend her with my finger and thumb!"] and Jane's desperation ["God help me!"] are perfectly acted.Those who have read the book will have no difficulty following the story of Jane Eyre as this movie portrays it. For watchers who haven't, I think they might have some questions.If I had not read the book, I might be wondering why Jane falls in love with Rochester in the first place. The movie veers quite close to a rather strange interpretation of this, making it possible to believe that Jane is merely a lonely, persuadable schoolgirl and Rochester is selfishly using her as an escape from his tarnished past in an attempt to return to a more innocent time in his life when his memory was "without blot or contamination". However in the novel, Charlotte Brontë clearly shows us that her feelings for Rochester arise out of a sense of an intellectual connection: a meeting of the minds and a bond between their spirits.Also, I would question Rochester's wife Bertha's madness after watching this version. We see her for all of three minutes -rather calm ones, at that- and the blood-chilling dream-to-reality scene in which she rips Jane's wedding veil in two makes no appearance in this adaptation.Both of these plot gaps are only a result of the lack of time to tell the story. Yes, this is the "cliff's notes" version of Jane Eyre. There is a fast-paced feel to what is actually a very slow story. As with any film struggling to fit a many-layered, complex 500-page piece of literature into less than two hours of screen time [again, "Pride and Prejudice" 2005] we are missing a few scenes and narrative that define key developments in the plot. In order to cram the story into the typical two hours, sacrifices have been made --thus the minor plot omissions-- leaving those unfamiliar with the novel unable to fully appreciate the story.I love the way the film begins in the last third of the book and then plays catch-up for the remainder of the movie. It is very well executed, and works perfectly. Someone who hasn't read the novel might disagree with me on that, but I thought it was an effective and unique method of visually interpreting the book! The abrupt ending was refreshing. I often feel, while reading the final few pages of Jane Eyre, that Brontë is rushing to provide a satisfactory postscript to the story of every single character in the plot, just as many traditional movies love to do. Sometimes less is more; and this film's pared-down, succinct contrast was superbly executed.This movie is a version made by those who've read the book and love it, for those who've read the book and love it.

Der Regiesseur Cary Fukanaga hat einen Traum vieler Jane Eyre-Liebhaberinnen erfüllt und den Klassiker aus der Feder der englischen Pfarrerstochter Charlotte Bronte (" Jane Eyre: Eine Autobiographie. Roman ") in Kinoformat verfilmt. Dabei hat er für die standhafte und für ihr Alter beeindruckend charakterfeste Heldin die Idealbesetzung gefunden. Wer von Mia Wasikowska in Tim Burtons Verfilmung von " Alice im Wunderland " begeistert war, wird sie als Jane Eyre lieben. Auch der Michael Fassbender (" Angel - Ein Leben wie im Traum ") ist eine gute Wahl um den ambivalenten Charakter eines Mr. Rochester von Thornfield Hall zum Glänzen zu bringen. Die Stimmung dieser finster-dramatischen Romanze aus dem 19. Jahrhundert wurde in Bild und Ton ganz wundervoll eingefangen und Kenner der Literaturvorlage werden ohne Zweifel von dieser Filmadaption beeindruckt sein.Ob jedoch tatsächlich der Wunsch des Regisseurs, auch all diejenigen Zuschauer zu begeistern, die vormals noch nie etwas von Jane Eyre gehört und gesehen haben, darf dann doch etwas bezweifelt werden. Diese Spielfilmversion hat den ehrenhaften Anspruch, alle wesentlichen Merkmale der Vorlage zu zeigen und überfordert damit den unbedarften Zuschauer, der von der Wucht der komplexen Geschichte getroffen wird. Falls er jedoch dadurch animiert werden sollte, sich intensiver mit Jane Eyre auseinanderzusetzen, hat dieser Film doch sein Ziel getroffen und Herzen erreicht.Mit Sinn für Dramatik setzt der Ausgangspunkt des Films bei der dramatischen Flucht einer jungen Frau ein, die einsam und verzweifelt den rauen Elementen ausgesetzt ist, als sie durch die wilde Landschaft Nordenglands zieht. Der Abend geht bereits in die Nacht über, als die der heimkehrende Pfarrer St. John halbtot auf den Stufen seines abgelegenen Hauses findet, welches er mit seinen zwei liebevollen Schwestern bewohnt. Neugierig und besorgt wird die Gerettete mit Fragen nach Namen und Herkunft bestürmt und genauso gespannt ist auch der Zuschauer auf die Geschichte von Jane, die von da an in Rückblenden geschildert wird. Obwohl Jane als ungeliebtes Waisenkind bisher kaum Gutes in ihrem Leben erfahren hat, hat sie einen enormen Lebenswillen und ist davon überzeugt, dass sie es wert ist, geliebt und angenommen zu werden. Nach ihrer harten Kindheit, die sie zum großen Teil in einem unwirtlichen Mädcheninternat zugebracht hat, ist sie entschlossen, ihre Ausbildung zu nutzen, um auf eigenen Füßen zu stehen. Tatsächlich wandelt sich ihr Leben langsam, als sie eine Stelle als Gouvernante eines französischen Mädchens auf Thornfield Hall erhält. Die Haushälterin dort, Mrs. Fairfax (Judi Dench, deren Rolle angenehm verstärkt wurde) begegnet ihr mit ausgesuchter Freundlichkeit und Wärme. Die größte Überraschung ist jedoch der Hausherr selbst, Mr. Rochester, der nach dem ersten Winter Janes in dem alten und geheimnisvollen Anwesen auf Thornfield eintrifft. Die schroffe Art des zynischen Mannes verwirrt die junge Frau, der wiederum von Janes offener und ungekünstelter Art sehr angezogen ist. Bei näherer Betrachtung entdecken beide eine Seelenverwandtschaft, die sie fasziniert vertiefen. Die unerfahrene Jane kann jedoch die Gefühle des wesentlich älteren Mannes nur schwer einschätzen. Kann sie ihrem Herzen trauen? Jane Eyre ahnt nicht, welche Herausforderung das Leben und die Liebe für sie noch bereithält und wie sehr ihre Seele bereits mit dem Herrn von Thornfield verbunden ist...Stärker als in anderen Verfilmungen wird das Element religiöser Empfindungen der handelnden Figuren und besonders von Jane selbst betont. Eine Betonung, welche die Motivation der Betroffenen sehr deutlich herausstellt und trotzdem im Zeitkontext natürlich wirkt. So findet Jane flammende Genugtuung darin, ihre unbarmherzige Tante, welche sie zu Unrecht als Lügnerin darstellt, darauf hinzuweisen, dass ihre verstorbenen Eltern und ihr geliebter Onkel Reed vom Himmel her die wahren Geschehnisse beobachten können. Auch der von Charlotte Bronte angeprangerte religiöse Fanatismus, welcher dem eifernden St. John (leider nicht mit der Schönheit eines griechischen Gottes bedacht, wie in der literarischen Vorlage: Jamie Bell " Nicholas Nickleby ") beinahe unmenschliche Züge verleiht, wird im Film plastisch dargestellt. Dagegen bewahrt Janes aufrichtiger Glaube sie davor, gegen ihr empfindsames Moralempfinden zu verstoßen und einen Mann zu heiraten, den sie nicht lieben kann oder eine Verbindung einzugehen, bei der ihre Selbstachtung zerstört wird. Als zeitloses Liebesdrama, wie es auf der DVD-Hülle bezeichnet wird, kann man Jane Eyre allein aus diesem Aspekt wohl kaum bezeichnen, im Gegenteil.Vielmehr versetzt der Film den Zuschauer tatsächlich in eine andere Zeit. Die sorgfältige Auswahl der Kulissen und Kostüme tragen schon zu diesem bestimmt beabsichtigen Eindruck bei. Die DVD geizt nicht mit Hintergrundmaterial und bietet sogar zwei Extramenüs. Das ausführliche Making of ist in deutscher Sprache und ist sehr informativ und kurzweilig. Sehr interessant sind auch die Erklärungen zu der Beleuchtung des Films: So manche Szene wurde bewusst düster und geheimnisvoll gehalten, um einen gruseligen Effekt zu erzielen. Die Musik, welche die Stimmungen der Handlung sehr gefühlvoll anfängt, wurde vom Komponisten erdacht, der bereits in der Kinoversion von Jane Austens " Stolz & Vorurteil - Pride & Prejudice " geschmeidige Melodien zum Klingen brachte.Dieser Film ist eine Wucht: Überzeugende, namhafte Schauspieler in traumhaften Kulissen erwecken eine dramatische Romanze zum Leben, die Charlotte Bronte vor so vielen Jahren mit Leidenschaft und Kraft zu Papier brachte. Das muss man einfach gesehen und erlebt haben, auch wenn die Geschwindigkeit der Erzählung über einen hinwegbraust wie ein nordenglischer Sturm! Jane Eyre: Eine Autobiographie. RomanAlice im WunderlandAngel - Ein Leben wie im TraumNicholas NicklebyStolz & Vorurteil - Pride & Prejudice

A 2012 Jane Eyre.The film opens near the end of the story plot and dips in and out back and forth for awhile ruining for those who have never seen Jane Eyre or read the book, before settling back down again to the task in hand, but though some have found this has ruined the pleasure of the film it does offer a pleasant intriguing slant-not entirely unwelcome. I do feel the initial scenes doesn't in anyway detract from the film's beautiful unfolding and quiet understated portrayal of a gentle yet passionate Jane. This gentle slightly vague in places adaption of Charlotte Bronte's classic tale of a neglected childhood where the step family cruel cold and calculating get rid of their unwanted relative to "Lowood school."As such,doubly orphaned penniless charity institutionally raised Jane Eyre grows in training and education under the watchful eye of stern and hard mistresses of the 19th century boarding school would be she brings a fine education and self disciplined correction with christian dignity and humbleness born out of a lifelong thirst for knowledge born out of sorrow and with her all the education that the school's disciplined and hideously pious vile benefactor and leader Mr Brocklehurst for 8 years before finally freeing herself from her teaching post at said school and begins her first post as governess to a little french girl; Mr Rochester's ward and so,the uneasy relationship between the powerful and wealthy yet surly and disillusioned Mr Edward Rochester begins.This is the classic tale of opposites attract. class issues love secrecy betrayal and passion. Much of the film's scenery, especially on the windswept hills and misty craggy moors is breathtaking; the direction if at times vague and lacking in parts more than makes up for the chemistry between the two star crossed would be loves. For Jane it is a fleeting glimpse of first happiness for him the steady influence he so desperately needs to make him whole of loyal love thrill and joy. For Rochester it is a "running away from" as well as a "coming to terms at last" with his unsavoury and excruciatingly trapped past as it was for Jane as well I guess...and his all consuming need for Jane.And Jane's all consuming ache for her Mr Rochester.Jane is played well by "Mia.. with such a complicated foreign surname,(sorry! that I can't even spell!)portraying Miss Eyre was an intriguing enough experience- she portrayed her complete and expected independent from others and withdrawn beautifully. She was gentle without being cheesy or a push over. "Simple grey and quiet like a nun" as the book describes her;-if slightly vague,didn't always gel well with the character and seemed to lack a little depth at times verbally to show her deep faith, but boy did she show instead her admirable "deeds in action" christianity.- Not quite as passionately as the book describes,though it is there in this adaption -all the same;often quietly unobtrusively implied.Rochester played by the very competant and sizzling of actors "Fassbender" was quite a dish really, which kind of colours the assumption of Rochester being of quite ordinary and very average looks indeed as was Jane. But my dear- this is film land isn't it? I hate to admit it but a reasonably attractive "two in love" couple, hits at least partly the right compels you to stare button for me. Alas as shallow as that sounds. Well- this is a movie set after all, right?Dame Judy Dench played a fine enough Housekeeper. But I know she is capable of far more than she gave. I would have liked to see more of her.I would have liked to see the scenes of his first wife throwing herself from the top of the castle like great house to her death below.. Also of the other servants in the great house. And also more pique from the haughty and gets up your nerves "Blanche Ingram" Rochester keeps flirting about with to make Jane jealous his long time other "competition fraught" love conquest.I also missed Jane's modest "piano forte" playing in this film; not lacking in others nor in the book. Offering as her only (yet several) talents instead only her remarkably fine drawings and portraits of those around her captured to a T including the quick tempered and blunt Master Rochester.I loved of course the authenticity of the costume,scenery and blustery cold rainy weather filmed in the most honest and authentic manner I have ever seen in a Jane Eyre film. Sumptuous backdrop the story line had a slight edge darker than many others though for just under 2 hours could have included at least another half hour for the many scenes and parts that were missing making the story slightly vague and wooden in parts. At least it could not be described as cheesy. The costumes narration acting and story line wove back and forth darting around chronologically which kept you on your toes a bit if portrayed in the modern style rather than sticking to "classic mode" and as far as I know, never been done before. An alternative 2012 slant?? Make of it what you will. Form your own opinions.Whatever the film is enjoyable none the less and I would rate this a 4 out of 5 stars. Go and buy it. If like me you are a classic lover and a romantic-you'll not be disappointed.