Comments on: Jane Eyre (1996): A Handsome, but Chilly Adaptation of a Brontë Classic

By: Jay

Jay — Sun, 12 Apr 2020 04:54:14 +0000

I imagined Jane to be good looking which Charlotte is not.

By: Jessica

Jessica — Mon, 21 Aug 2017 20:35:00 +0000

Time to see this adaptation again! I saw it in theatres back in the day and haven’t seen it since. But I remember really liking it, especially Charlotte Gainsbourg as Jane.

By: Amber Topping

Amber Topping — Mon, 21 Aug 2017 02:45:00 +0000

In reply to Naazneen Samsodien. The cinematography is gorgeous! And it's interesting how each person's imagination will connect to different interpretations. I think it shows that different actresses perhaps capture a part of the character's essence and likely our own favorites depend on how we read the book and imagine it. No right or wrong or best. Just individual connection! :)

By: Naazneen Samsodien

Naazneen Samsodien — Sat, 19 Aug 2017 10:47:00 +0000

In reply to Amber Topping.

I think its the gorgeous cinematography that gets me. And something about Charlotte Gainsbourgh’s performance. She is so… just… the Jane of my imagination I suppose. Ruth Wilson imbued Jane with a little more warmth and humour I think. Which also worked fantastically. Funny, while I really enjoyed Michael Fassbender as Rochester, I didnt necessarily enjoy the latest adaptation as much.

By: Amber Topping

Amber Topping — Fri, 18 Aug 2017 00:26:00 +0000

While the 83 and 2006 version are my two favorites, there is a lot I love about this adaptation. And I agree. No doubt, Anna Paquin captured the best interpretation of the young Jane Eyre to date. It would have been fascinating to see her play the older Jane a few years later. Her scenes were filled with passion and intensity – exactly as I pictured Jane in the books! The adaptation was also gorgeously shot.

By: Brittaney B

Brittaney B — Thu, 17 Aug 2017 15:33:00 +0000

I think most will agree that no film can truly do justice to the story told in the novel. I’ve seen various versions, but it wasn’t until I read the book that I understood the brilliance and allure of Bronte’s Jane.