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The stunning BBC production of Charlotte Bronte's inspiring story is available for the first time on DVD. Jane Eyre (Zelah Clarke) is a mistreated orphan who learns to survive by relying on her independence and intelligence. Her first job in the outside world is governess to the ward of Mr. Rochester (Timothy Dalton), a man of many secrets and mercurial moods. The tentative trust between them slowly develops into romance, but their hopes for happiness will soon be jeopardized by a terrible secret.
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37 of 37 people found the following review helpful
Format:VHS Tape
I've read the novel several times always trying to imagine how the characters would look like. And when I watched the BBC adaption that was the first big surprise: Timothy Dalton matched the book character Rochester so well! And "plain Jane" was brilliantly played by Zelah Clarke. In addition to that watching the film was like reading the book, everything very detailed and close to the novel. From now on I won't be able to read the book again without having the film in mind, it was just excellent. Anyone reading the book should watch the BBC adaption afterwards, I would even watch it with students at school!
32 of 32 people found the following review helpful
Format:VHS Tape
NOTHING betters this BBC adaptation of "Jane Eyre". The two leads are perfect. No offence to Zelah Clarke, but thank goodness for a non-standard 'beauty' so that she can say the line "poor, obscure, plain and little" with a straight face! She IS Jane, just as Dalton IS Rochester. Forget Orson Welles, Fontaine, and the rest, this is sublime BBC drama! Gets better each time you watch! Amazing!
46 of 47 people found the following review helpful
Format:VHS Tape
This is the best of many screen versions of Charlotte Bronte's classic story. Although Timothy Dalton is perhaps a little too handsome to be Bronte's Rochester, I think he is fantastic in the role. Zelah Clarke is perfect as Jane. The supporting cast are wonderful, particularly the actors playing St John Rivers and Grace Poole. The relationship between Jane and Rochester is beautifully portrayed and totally believable. This is the version closest to the spirit and letter of the novel.
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best of the bunch
For me this. Is the best version of this story, yes the set wobbles and it is not as slick as it's more modern cousins but it is most faithfull to the book and the hero's emotions... Read more
Published 1 month ago by doll
pure gold
A flawless performance by the most beautiful Rochester of all time- in a version that remains true to the spirit of the novel. Read more
Published 2 months ago by bagpusspal
Best ever adaptation of Jane Eyre
Jane Eyre is my favourite book of all time and I am very particular about how it is adapted! This is, without doubt, the best adaptation for either TV or film. Read more
Published 3 months ago by D. C. Tuesley
Jane Eyre 1983
The BBC 1983 version of the Bronte novel 'Jane Eyre' is, in my opinion, the best adaptation of the book since the 1st version in 1934. Read more
Published 3 months ago by JamesP18
Best ever movie
I have seen quite few versions of Jane Eyre,but this one i would rate as the best,especially because of the actors,as they proper playing,showing feelings even through... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Lora
A Brilliant Mini Series
This is one of the very best mini series I've ever seen. I couldn't wait to see the next installment. Timothy Dalton is the most charismatic Mr. Read more
Published 6 months ago by J. Lafferty
Excellent film
Love this film! Although the newer ones have excellently cast actors (look the part you imagined them to) this one has the accuracy of the book (although they couldn't fit... Read more
Published 6 months ago by Anu N. Cocksedge
Classic Version of a Masterpiece
Delighted when I found this version available on DVD having owned it previously on video. Even better is that this is the complete and unabridged version so there are scenes that... Read more
Published 7 months ago by Mandy-D
An Outstanding Bargain
If you are thinking of buying a DVD of Jane Eyre and you are not sure which of the available versions to go for, look no further than this exemplary production. Read more
Published 14 months ago by Eugene Onegin
The Best Version of Jane Eyre ever!
I first saw this as a 15 year old school girl when it was serialised each Sunday evening and I have loved this version of
Jane Eyre ever since. Read more
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Published 14 months ago by suzysue
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