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Continuing the BBC’s unrivalled reputation for costume drama, their new adaptation of Jane Eyre proved to be one of the television triumphs of 2006. Based, as you’d expect, on the Charlotte Bronte book of the same name, this two-disc set brings together the full series, spread across the best part of four sumptuous hours.
It’s a faithful adaptation, with Ruth Wilson giving an exceptional performance in the title role. Mr Rochester’s boots, meanwhile, are filled by Toby Stephenson, and both prove to be wise choices. Backed up by an excellent supporting cast, they’re also supported by some quite superb scenery, warm photography and skilful, at times neatly understated the direction, that gives the story space to develop.
Is the best adaptation of Jane Eyre? It certainly builds a compelling case, and while there’s the odd slight misstep along the way, it’s primarily a terrific interpretation of a classic romance. Perhaps the only real disappointment is that the DVD release itself doesn’t offer more in the way of added features, but given the presentation and quality of the main attraction, that’s unlikely, rightly, to deter those in search of some classic BBC drama. --Jon Foster
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25 of 26 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
I just carn't get over this, I actually phyisically applauded at the end, and am not afraid to admit to being utterly obsessed.
I first read this when I was about ten, and would count myself as a puriest, but understand that in any adaptation things will be cut/shortened/changed to make it work and here it has been done in a way that means nothing of real importance is missing, and the location is fanastic.
The whole cast do a superb job,(although I do agree with a previous comment about the young Jane), Ruth Wilson is brilliant, but it's Toby Stephens that steals the show for me. In such a romantic story it is very easy to over play a role like Rochester, but his portrail is controlled, sympathetic, thoughtful, mesmerising, I keep replaying bits because I just carn't believe what I'm seeing. I've always been a huge fan, but really wasn't prepared for this, for me this is the truely definative Rochester. As far I'm conerned there is no reason why Jane Eyre will ever need to be re-done on screen, because it will just never be as good as this.
I first read this when I was about ten, and would count myself as a puriest, but understand that in any adaptation things will be cut/shortened/changed to make it work and here it has been done in a way that means nothing of real importance is missing, and the location is fanastic.
The whole cast do a superb job,(although I do agree with a previous comment about the young Jane), Ruth Wilson is brilliant, but it's Toby Stephens that steals the show for me. In such a romantic story it is very easy to over play a role like Rochester, but his portrail is controlled, sympathetic, thoughtful, mesmerising, I keep replaying bits because I just carn't believe what I'm seeing. I've always been a huge fan, but really wasn't prepared for this, for me this is the truely definative Rochester. As far I'm conerned there is no reason why Jane Eyre will ever need to be re-done on screen, because it will just never be as good as this.
71 of 77 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
This is by far the best adaptation of the book and has not been afraid to focus the story totally on the two lovers. I'm sure traditionalists will be unhappy with that but I adored it.
Ruth Wilson is a fine Jane but its Toby Stephens who amazed me with a performance of such skill. He created a three dimensional Rochester, not a cardboard cut out as in so many of the previous versions of Jane Eyre. He's created a fully rounded character, one that shows the inner suffering and conscience in turmoil. I particularly like the humour he brought to the role and vulnerability.
Who can fail to be moved by Rochester's reactions when he sees Jane again. I can't remember being so emotionally caught up in a performance. In those final scenes Toby had to convey such a range of emotions. Seeing the tears fill his eyes and roll down his cheek and then that laugh which contained such bitter joy - it was an amazing piece of acting. Its definitely a case of move over Colin Firth and hello Toby Stephens.
I urge you to obtain the DVD as its a treasure not to be missed. While 6 episodes would have given more time to flesh out the early part of Jane's life I'm personally glad they've focused on Jane and Rochester's relationship.
Ruth Wilson is a fine Jane but its Toby Stephens who amazed me with a performance of such skill. He created a three dimensional Rochester, not a cardboard cut out as in so many of the previous versions of Jane Eyre. He's created a fully rounded character, one that shows the inner suffering and conscience in turmoil. I particularly like the humour he brought to the role and vulnerability.
Who can fail to be moved by Rochester's reactions when he sees Jane again. I can't remember being so emotionally caught up in a performance. In those final scenes Toby had to convey such a range of emotions. Seeing the tears fill his eyes and roll down his cheek and then that laugh which contained such bitter joy - it was an amazing piece of acting. Its definitely a case of move over Colin Firth and hello Toby Stephens.
I urge you to obtain the DVD as its a treasure not to be missed. While 6 episodes would have given more time to flesh out the early part of Jane's life I'm personally glad they've focused on Jane and Rochester's relationship.
14 of 15 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
I have read the book many times both in English and Russian (translated beautifully) and like many other readers am in absolute love with the novel. All screen versions that have come out over the past two decades always had a flaw of some sort. This one is as good as perfect though. Ruth Wilson's portrayal of Jane Eyre is so very true to the book. She made Jane passionate, daring, and fearless. In contrast to the Janes created by other actresses, Wilson's Jane is not submissive, inhibited, boring or over-passive. And she does look like a 18 year old and behaves accordingly. Toby Stephens is stupendous as Rochester (if perhaps too handsome for him). Truly, they could not have cast the film better.
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Best Jane Eyre Adaptation
Wonderfully acted and beautifully written and directed. This is, in my opinion, the best adaptation. There's a lot of Gothic elements and there's sexual tension.
Published 27 days ago by Natalia
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I loved every minute of Jane Eyre. The people were not too beautiful..making them more
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This version of Jane Eyre is absoloutely fantastic. The acting by Toby Stevens and Ruth Wilson was amazing. Read more
Published 1 month ago by jlo
loved it
I love it, the best adaptation I have ever watched and I have watched plenty.Toby Stephens and Ruth Wilson go very well together and I love the storyline, nothing has been left... Read more
Published 1 month ago by freda
My opinion: NOT the best...
I've been a huge fan of the book ever since I first read it in 2009, but I didn't see any screen adaptations until last year's film version with Mia Wasikowska and Michael... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Rochester
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Amazing acting from everyone, whilst being faithful to the novel in every respect, it gave a deeper insight into
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Published 2 months ago by brenda c
BBC Jane Eyre 2006
Had sent Grandaughter the book and she loved it so at Christmas Bought the DVD for us to watch together, all excited got rid of the men and settled down to watch. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Grandma O
Shallow, not true to the book.
This is OK to watch if you just want an atmospheric period drama. If you are looking for a version anything like the book, don't buy this one. Read more
Published 4 months ago by A Reader.
Period drama at its best
I would thoroughly recommend this dvd. If you like period dramas, buy it. The chemisty between Jane Eyre and Mr Rochester is evident from the outset. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Col
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AN ENJOYABLE VERSION, ALTHOUGH SOME DEVIATIONS FROM THE BOOK CAN BE ANNOYING. I THOUGHT THE ROCHESTER WAS 'SOFTER' THAN OTHERS WHO HAD PLAYED HIM IN RECENT YEARS. Read more
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