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Jane Eyre is a poor orphan who grows up to become governess at Thornfield Hall, the home of the enigmatic Mr Rochester. Although Rochester is initially gruff and dismissive towards Jane, a warmth develops between them. But who is the woman in the attic who laughs maniacally, stabs guests and sets fire to Rochester's bedroom? And will she prove a barrier to Rochester and Jane's wedding plans? Includes a special 'making of' documentary.
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21 of 21 people found the following review helpful
By L. Doughton
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Format:VHS Tape
For the purists among you who seek an 'accurate' adaptation of the book, I would suggest you look elsewhere as you will not find it here. This version is certainly shortened and the language very often veers from the text itself. However, despite all this I find myself incredibly fond of this film. For me, the most important factor is that Hinds and Moreton capture the electricity between the two characters perfectly. Although the screenplay does not always stick to the original I feel we are still left with a strong impression of the nature of the relationship between these characters, particularly Rochester's contrasting violent and passionate side and his sensative wounded side, and Jane's strong sense of moral and self. My suggestion would be to overlook the slightly modern style which so often creeps in to the script and simply become absorbed in the utterly convincing performances of these actors. An outstanding performance, I applaud them both.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
By Gail
Format:DVD
I have only seen this on tv and wish it was available for a reasonable price on DVD for the UK. I think it is one of the best versions and much much better than the 2011 film. The scenes between the leads are very powerful and there is a real sense of their growing bond as well as of humour and laughing. For a longer version the TV adaptions with Timothy Dalton and more recently Toby Stephens are very good. Surprised it's not rated higher.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
By meg
Format:DVD
OK so Ciaran isn't pretty (read the book - Rochester is not meant to be!) but he can act the part of a man with heaps of charisma and a 'worldy' confident twinkle that could indeed sweep a governess off her feet. Worked for me.
The whole adaptation is wonderful - all the casting and acting were deliciously good so much nicer than watching actors 'act'. Instead it is one of those shows you can lose yourself in the romance and drama of.
Gorgeous gorgeous...the whole thing is a delight and one i will return to watch again and again over the years.
None of the other adaptations come close to this superb quality.
The whole adaptation is wonderful - all the casting and acting were deliciously good so much nicer than watching actors 'act'. Instead it is one of those shows you can lose yourself in the romance and drama of.
Gorgeous gorgeous...the whole thing is a delight and one i will return to watch again and again over the years.
None of the other adaptations come close to this superb quality.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Brilliant
Compared to the recent Jane Eyre, this 1 is absolutely superb.... Ciaran Hinds excels as Mr Rochester and Samantha Morton as Jane Eyre
Published 1 month ago by mr merrick
5.0 out of 5 stars
Disappointing
I bought this as both samantha morton and Ciaran Hinds have been so good in other dvds but this time together they were disappointing. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Mrs. E. R. Owen
3.0 out of 5 stars
A little disappointed
The product arrived in good time, which was good, but I hadn't realised it was a German recording. I really wanted this version because it's by far the best and my television video... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Christine
5.0 out of 5 stars
Jane Eyre
One of the most beautiful films I have ever seen! Among all Jane Eyer adaptations, this one is the best! Full of emotion, lovely music, brilliant actors!
Published 8 months ago by kate
1.0 out of 5 stars
Even If You Haven't Read The Book-- Skip This Imitation!!
While I love the book, I'm not what you would call a "purist". Besides this one, I've seen 5 others ('11 movie, '06 mini, '96 movie, '83 mini, and '73 mini). Read more
Published 11 months ago by A_Plain_Janeite
1.0 out of 5 stars
Not good!
Having read Jane Eyre many times and seen 4 adaptations of it I can honestly say this version doesn't cut the mustard. Read more
Published 14 months ago by Ehlovere
5.0 out of 5 stars
The best
Though not covering the whole story from the book, this film is my fasvourate Jane Ayre, I think the acting is very good, just all lovely.
Published on 16 May 2011 by Nina Sophia
1.0 out of 5 stars
A future of domestic abuse for Jane!!!
Luckily I never bought this dvd. For me Charlotte Gainsbourg and William Hurt can never be bettered.
This version of Jane Eyre is awful. From the first scene where Mr R. Read more
This version of Jane Eyre is awful. From the first scene where Mr R. Read more
Published on 3 Oct 2009
5.0 out of 5 stars
Jane Eyre - 1997
I was absolutely delighted to be able to obtain a video of this particular version of Jane Eyre!
I have seen many versions of the story which has always been a great favourite... Read more
I have seen many versions of the story which has always been a great favourite... Read more
Published on 8 Sep 2009 by B. Woodburn
2.0 out of 5 stars
Wonderful adaptation but buy the German copy
This was a wonderful adaptation of Jane eyre with totally believable interpretations of the main characters. Read more
Published on 21 Jan 2009 by P. Beck
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