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Title: Jane Eyre (2011)
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| Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
| Mia Wasikowska | ... | Jane Eyre | |
| Jamie Bell | ... | St John Rivers | |
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Su Elliot | ... | Hannah (as Su Elliott) |
| Holliday Grainger | ... | Diana Rivers | |
| Tamzin Merchant | ... | Mary Rivers | |
| Amelia Clarkson | ... | Young Jane | |
| Craig Roberts | ... | John Reed | |
| Sally Hawkins | ... | Mrs. Reed | |
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Lizzie Hopley | ... | Miss Abbot |
| Jayne Wisener | ... | Bessie | |
| Freya Wilson | ... | Eliza Reed | |
| Emily Haigh | ... | Georgiana Reed | |
| Simon McBurney | ... | Mr. Brocklehurst | |
| Sandy McDade | ... | Miss Scatcherd | |
| Freya Parks | ... | Helen Burns | |
After a bleak childhood, Jane Eyre (Mia Wasikowska) goes out into the world to become a governess. As she lives happily in her new position at Thornfield Hall, she meets the dark, cold, and abrupt master of the house, Mr. Edward Rochester (Michael Fassbender). Jane and her employer grow close in friendship and she soon finds herself falling in love with him. Happiness seems to have found Jane at last, but could Mr. Rochester's terrible secret be about to destroy it forever? Written by Mel Bellis in the U.K.
First of all, this is a gorgeous movie. Every indoor shot, close-up, and sweeping view of the landscape is an example of how cinematography can elevate a movie. Jane Eyre is a classic story for a reason, and this is as fine an adaptation I've encountered with great acting all-around, but it's the visuals and Gothic atmosphere that really made me enjoy this as much as I did.
On the negative side, there never really seemed to be enough interaction between the characters to justify their attachments to one another. I'm speaking specifically of Jane and Rochester, who are portrayed as being totally in love with each other without much of a reason why ever seen by the audience.
That's a small complaint, though, and one that's easily overlooked if you're watching the movie for more than just the romantic aspect, like I was. I've got to admit, Mia Wasikowska was an excellent Jane. She fit into the time and place shown like a hand in a glove, naturally speaking the poetic dialogue. Michael Fassbender continues his inexorable climb to A-list actor status, and Judi Dench (who I didn't even know was in the movie until I saw her on the screen), is a welcome presence, as always. Jane Eyre isn't a perfect movie, but for me, its strengths far outweighed its flaws.