But still, even the smart and cerebral lines uttered by her we have all heard before, for they are written by Brontë.
What would you do differently to appeal to 21st century viewers? A splash of defiance and independence from Jane could work. So, why would anyone want to do such an arduous task? Hopefully there is an answer waiting when we come to the end of this post. On top of that, you will have to condense a relatively long story into two hours of screen time. John Rivers makes Jane a surprising proposal, she realizes that she must return to Thornfield – to secure her own future and finally, to conquer what haunts both her and Rochester.The perils of making a movie of a well-known literary classic that already has over 20 adaptations are: If you are faithful to your source, there bound to be scenes that look like you have just taken out from previous versions if you are not, you risk accusations from the purists. She dares to intuit a deep connection with Rochester, and she is not wrong but once she uncovers the terrible secret that he had hoped to hide from her forever, she flees, finding a home with the Rivers family. But his dark moods are troubling to Jane, as are strange goings-on in the house – especially the off-limits attic. Jane’s interest is piqued by Rochester, who engages her in games of wit and storytelling, and divulges to her some of his innermost thoughts. Fairfax (Academy Award winner Judi Dench). She is treated with kindness and respect by housekeeper Mrs.
When Helen falls fatally ill, the loss devastates Jane, yet strengthens her resolve to stand up for herself and make the just choices in life.Īs a teenager, Jane arrives at Thornfield. Consigned to the charity school Lowood, Jane encounters further harsh treatment but receives an education and meets Helen Burns (Freya Parks), a poor child who impresses Jane as a soulful and contented person. Reed (Golden Globe Award winner Sally Hawkins). As she recuperates in the Rivers’ Moor House and looks back upon the tumultuous events that led to her escape, Jane wonders if the past is ever truly past…Īged 10, the orphaned Jane (played by Amelia Clarkson) is mistreated and then cast out of her childhood home Gateshead by her cruel aunt, Mrs. John Rivers (Jamie Bell of Focus Features’ The Eagle) and his family. With nowhere else to go, she is extended a helping hand by clergyman St. The imposing residence – and Rochester’s own imposing nature – have sorely tested her resilience. Wasikowska) suddenly flees Thornfield Hall, the vast and isolated estate where she works as a governess for Adèle Varens, a child under the custody of Thornfield’s brooding master, Edward Rochester (Mr. In the 19th Century-set story, Jane Eyre (played by Ms.
Mia Wasikowska ( Alice in Wonderland) and Michael Fassbender ( Inglourious Basterds) star in the iconic lead roles of the romantic drama, the heroine of which continues to inspire new generations of devoted readers and viewers. In a bold new feature version of Jane Eyre, director Cary Joji Fukunaga ( Sin Nombre) and screenwriter Moira Buffini ( Tamara Drewe) infuse a contemporary immediacy into Charlotte Brontë’s timeless, classic story.