Jane Eyre (1996)

Sadly Over-hyped

All of these films share one commonality, that being a kind of emotional center that humanizes a cast of monsters.

A great movie, one of the best of this year. There was a bit of confusion at one point in the plot, but nothing serious.

Great movie. Not sure what people expected but I found it highly entertaining.

not so bad. and far to be a real adaptation of the most impressive novels of XIX century. it is inspired by Jane Eyre, it has the profound mark of Zeffireli who transforms the Bronte's masterpiece in a sketch or subjective resume . the characters, the atmosphere, the air of novel are present. but the lead characters are almost dolls. the connection between Jane and Rochester are conventions. the coherence of story is lost. the beautiful images are the characteristic of this admirable art but the heart of novel are not the costumes or gestures or looks or runs but the feelings. sure, it is far to be a bad film. it is , maybe , only one "ad usum delphini", invitation to discover the book. in same measure, it is saved by admirable performance of Joan Plowright and by the high good intentions of Charlotte Gainsborough to give more than cold sketch of an extraordinary character. but it is not easy to say if it is enough.so, a Zeffireli. inspired by the novel of Charlotte Bronte.

With style, charm, and humor to spare, this film was among the top echelon of movies from 1996. The characters in this film have a lot of depth, and that makes all the difference. In the end, the audience gets a casserole of film elements and little of the satisfaction that comes from watching these types of movies. This is a story about a place most people might not be able to conceive. It is a powerful film, but I doubt I will ever want to watch it again. Many scenes do not feel believable, but great performances help to enhance this amazing story. All the characters struggle against a system that has perpetuated falsehoods -- many falsehoods. 7/10.

its virtue - the inspired choice of Zeffirelli for Anne Paquin and Charlotte Gainsbourg as Jane Eyre sides.the bad part- forced end. beautiful, as many films by the same director, it seems be a sketch who not has the courage to explore a part of novel possibilities. so, it seems be a part of adaptation, a review for a masterpiece "ad usum delphini". a sweet version for a bitter novel, it is almost credible love story but not at whale. and the regret has as source , first,the remarkable cast, than, the music and the details. it seems be a run , a puzzle with improvised pieces and a fairy tale end who can destroy all the book spirit. more than a film. it is a promise. or just a title in a long filmography.

It is early in the 1800s England, young Jane is orphaned and raised in the household of her aunt-in-law, who favors her own three children and mistreats Jane. Until Jane is about 11 or 12, when she is sent to a boarding school. The aunt makes it clear that she doesn't want Jane to return to her home during holidays.Anna Paquin is the young Jane Eyre and, even though her performance lasts only about the first 20 minutes of the film, it is arguably the most critical one here. She established Jane as a straightforward, truthful person that is willing to buck convention and become a woman of independent thought and independent means.The movie follows the familiar arc of the Jane Eyre story, with Charlotte Gainsbourg as the young adult Jane Eyre , taking the job as governess. Gainsbourg is not really a homely person, but her makeup, wardrobe, and hair style made her look very homely, quite a contrast to the pretty women that the master sometimes brought home.The other key character is William Hurt as Rochester, the master of the estate. He uses a passable English accent and is fine. But the movie works because of Jane Eyre, it is her story.I saw this version just two months after the most current version with Mia Wasikowska as Jane Eyre and Michael Fassbender as Rochester. While both of them are very good, I believe I preferred this 1996 version a bit more, for the way the various scenes were presented, and because Gainsbourg I feel is a more effective young adult Jane Eyre.