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Product Details:
Actors:
Ruth Wilson (II); Toby Stephens; Amy Steel (II); Jacqueline Pilton; Anne Reid; Ned Irish; Andrew Buchan; Claudia Coulter; Christopher Wilkinson (III); Lorraine Ashbourne; Jeanne Golding; Maisie Dimbleby; Rebekah Staton; Dan Armour; Letty Butler; Hugo Heathcote; Francesca Annis; Eglantine Rembauville-Nicolle; Bethany Gill; Christopher Bowen
Director:
Susanna White
Format:
Color, NTSC, Widescreen
Language:
English
Number of Discs:
2
Studio:
WGBH Boston
Run Time:
228 minutes
DVD Release Date:
February 20, 2007
Average Customer Rating:
based on 331 reviews
Description:
After a wretched childhood, orphaned Jane Eyre yearns for new experiences. She accepts a governess position at Thornfield Hall, where she tutors a lively French girl named Adele. She soon finds herself falling in love with the brooding master of the house - the passionate Mr. Rochester. Jane gradually wins his heart, but they must overcome the dark secrets of the past before they can find happiness. When Jane saves Rochester from an eerie fire, she begins to suspect that there are many mysteries behind the walls of Thornfield Hall. Her fears are confirmed when Rochester's secret past is revealed, destroying her chance for happiness, and forcing Jane to flee Thornfield. Penniless and hungry, she finds shelter and friendship in the shape of a kind clergyman and his family. But she is soon shocked to uncover the deeply hidden truth of her own past. This lavish and sensual new version of Charlotte Bronte’s classic novel is modern and moody, timeless and romantic. Starring Toby Stephens as Mr. Rochester, Ruth Wilson as Jane, and Francesca Annis as Lady Ingram.
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3 of 3 found the following review helpful:
By Far the Best Jan 01, 2009 I am a die hard Jane Eyre fan and have collected many versions of the tale as it has adapted to the screen. Of all the versions I have viewed, Masterpiece Theatre's by far takes the cake. After renting it I just had to own it, and from now on this will be the version I watch. Toby Stephens is handsome, but somewhat rugged at the same time. And Ruth Wilson's Jane is by far the best--she shows an incredible array of emotions, and you truly get the same feeling you did when reading the books of the love she holds for Mr. Rochester. This version far exceeds the 1980s rendition from the BBC with Timothy Dalton. If you love the book and want to see your favorite love story adapted perfectly to the screen, this is your best choice.
3 of 3 found the following review helpful:
Jane EyreDec 31, 2008 Excellent, well-produced screenplay and movie. Sexy without showing skin. Thoughtful and relevant, especially for any woman who may be thinking she has to compromise her standards to get the guy. I highly recommend it!
3 of 3 found the following review helpful:
Absolutely WonderfulDec 31, 2008 I am a die-hard Jane Eyre fan, and Masterpiece Theatre definitely impressed me. Toby Stephens captures Mr. Rochester's character perfectly, and Ruth Wilson carries out the challenging role of Jane Eyre with grace and naturality. The only thing that I didn't like is that Jane and Mr. Rochester are much more physical than they are in the book, but it doesn't distract from the original story. I would recommend this adaptation to anyone who has read the book!
0 of 2 found the following review helpful:
A diffrence of opinion Dec 18, 2008 Realitives told me how good this movie was and so I decided to buy it.
However, in my opinion it wasn't worth the money I spent on it. I was sadly disappointed in this purchase.
3 of 3 found the following review helpful:
Jane EyreDec 16, 2008 This is my favorite version of the book brought to movie. The charactors look the part and while there ae some adaptations, as can be expect with all book to movies, they are not ones that drasticly alter the feel or story. So far the best one to truely cature Bronte's passonate love story.
based on 331 reviews
