In the 2006 one, ruth wilson plays the best, mostthorough jane eyre ive ever seen. Movie vs novel jane eyre 2011 directed by cary fukunaga film jane eyre 1847 written by charlotte bronte novel portrayal of lowood institution and omitted scenes of jane s time spent at the school. In the novel, jane is scarily 20 and rochester is older. Jane as a whole character and look mia is an amazing jane. With all that time, it was the most accurate to the book ive seen yet and this makes the. Reed hates jane and allows her son john to torment the girl. There she learns to become a teacher and eventually seeks employment outside of the school. This silent movie was the first movie version of jane eyre. Shes emotional, strong, passionate, and all covered under a smokescreen. My favourite jane eyre still remains the miniseries with timothy dalton and zelah clarke because it is a miniseries and able to do the book and the full story more justice.
May 06, 2011 the best, most alive movie version of the bronte novel i have ever seen. The young version of her is portrayed by actress anna paquin. Jane eyre anna paquin and charlotte gainsbourg is an orphan cast out as a young girl by her aunt, mrs. The movie stars charlotte gainsbourg, william hurt, anna paquin and joan plowright.
It is an adaptation of the novel jane eyre 1847 by charlotte bronte. With orson welles, joan fontaine, margaret obrien, peggy ann garner. While it took a few more months to premiere in the us which is where i first saw it, the miniseries had already started to make its mark as arguably the definitive adaptation of charlotte brontes famed gothic novel, jane eyre. Cary fukunagas jane eyre opened over a month ago, but its staying in theaters and wordofmouth is building.
This version of charlotte brontes classic romance is greatly subdued and plays down the gothic aspects in favor of creating a more realistic view of the starcrossed relationship between two. I have read the book, jane eyre at least 100 times cover to cover. Jane eyre is a 1996 that is based on the book jane eyre that was written by emily bronte. In the manor, a light shines in one window, high in a tower. The movie was likely overthetop in drama and had gothic flair, as that was fairly popular in silent movies. Since the dawn of cinema, there have been 18 featurelength adaptations of charlotte brontes classic 1847 novel jane eyre. In jane eyre can be found all of the elements of the modern gothic romance novel, which fills paperback racks with countless versions of the same story. Jane quickly falls in love with the brooding and secretive owner of thornfield, mr. Jane suddenly turns, as if unable to bear her thoughts. Rochester fall in love, but jane is horrified when she finds out mr. Midway 2019 movie new trailer ed skrein, mandy moore, nick jonas, woody harrelson loading. Jane eyre was the absolute first plain heroine in all english literature but it seems that hollywood has not been able to stomach that concept, except in the william hurt version.
I love the story of jane eyre having read the book several times and seen various versions whenever they come out. Mar 16, 2011 the classic jane eyre is the 1944 version with joan fontaine and orson welles. The classic jane eyre is the 1944 version with joan fontaine and orson welles. Jane eyre has been filmed many times 22, according to. Jane eyre is the story of a young, orphaned girl shockingly, shes named jane eyre who lives with her aunt and cousins, the reeds, at gateshead hall. May 19, 20 i think that the one with toby stevens and ruth wilson is my favorite, though it is a little too creepy sometimes. The 1983 miniseries with zelah clarke and timothy dalton covers the book most completely and accurately followed closely by the 1973 series with sorcha cusack and michael jayston. The enthusiasts guide to jane eyre is an informative website about jane eyre by charlotte bronte. See more ideas about english lesson plans, english lessons and lesson. While this is not the worse adaptation it did have its flaws which may keep the jane eyre fans cringing. It was directed by robert stevenson and produced by the uncredited kenneth macgowan and orson welles.
Theres something extremely innocent about charlotte gainsbourg, the woman who played jane eyre. After a harsh childhood, orphan jane eyre joan fontaine is hired by edward rochester orson welles, the brooding lord of a mysterious manor house, to care for his young daughter. My goal with this website is to catalogue all the things ive found, with a focus on different film, radio, book and theatre adaptations. Jul 30, 2015 i have read the book, jane eyre at least 100 times cover to cover. With william hurt, charlotte gainsbourg, anna paquin, nic knight. This version of jane eyre works in some novel twists that fit into the original plot, such as janes pursuit of rochester and st. Rochester, with joan fontaine playing the title character the screenplay was written by john houseman, aldous huxley, and director. The representation of resistance and transcendence in charlotte.
May 05, 2015 midway 2019 movie new trailer ed skrein, mandy moore, nick jonas, woody harrelson loading. The film was released on 11 march 2011 in the united. The film was released on 11 march 2011 in the united states and 9 september in great britain and ireland. The challenge of adapting a novel, especially one that is so loved and very much considered a classic, is to ensure that it captures the essence of the source material while being a cinematic work that is successful on its own terms. My favorites are the 2011 version with mia wasikowska and michael fassbender for best movie, and the 1983 adaptation of jane eyre, starring timothy dalton for best miniseries, and the closest version to. The movie tapes were lost, and so, we cannot watch this version for evaluation. But i believe that the best jane eyre movie has yet to be made. There have been over sixteen english language film versions of jane eyre, beginning in 1910 with the first of eight silent movies based on the book. Jane eyre is a widely filmed adaptation from the charlotte bronte book of the same name. This movie came in so poorly that it barely rates a star for me. Not unfamiliar with the screen, jane eyre has been brought to life numerous times, and, while this version may not surpass the best, it is certainly to be held amongst them.
Readersimbibingperil seemed like the perfect time to finally get on that the miniseries is 11 halfhour episodes, so about five and a half hours. Attracting and encouraging frogs and toads to live in your garden keeps the pest population. For this comparison, however, ive decided to focus on just a couple of the jane eyre film adaptations this time around. Im a huge fan of the novel and have spent more time than i should looking up everything i could about it. Also, just prior to the garden scene, jane realizes rochester is in the garden because she smells his cigar. In the foreground, a wide eyed heroine, hair flying, bodice torn, flees from a forbidding gothic manor. A considerable part of what makes fukunagas jane eyre work so well is the casting, especially with mia wasikowska in the titular role. Rating is available when the video has been rented. Rochester, with joan fontaine playing the title character. Both jane eyre 1847 and villette 1852 are narratives of psychological. Jane eyre is a 1996 american, british, french and italian romantic epic and dramatic feature film adaptation of charlotte brontes 1847 novel jane eyre. It tells about a young woman called jane eyre who was an orphan and goes to teach a girl named adele varens in a faraway house.
This hollywood version, directed by franco zeffirelli, is similar to the original novel, although it compresses and eliminates most of the plot in the last quarter of the book the running away, the trials and tribulations, new found relations. Jane austen, jane eyre book, jane eyre movie, bronte sisters, charlotte. Jane eyre is an american film adaptation of charlotte brontes 1847 novel of the same name, released by 20th century fox. May 31, 2016 this silent movie was the first movie version of jane eyre. Reed fiona shaw, and sent to be raised in a harsh charity school for girls. Aug 2nd watch on demand or buy on digital download. As she lives happily in her new position at thornfield hall, she meet the dark, cold, and abrupt master of the house, mr. Jane eyre is a 2011 romantic drama film directed by cary fukunaga and starring mia. First up is the 1996 version starring charlotte gainsborough, william hurt and a young anna paquin. Jun 25, 2008 jane eyre was the absolute first plain heroine in all english literature but it seems that hollywood has not been able to stomach that concept, except in the william hurt version. Rochester was heavyhanded and jane was yielding and mild. Jane eyre is a 2011 romantic drama film directed by cary fukunaga and starring mia wasikowska and michael fassbender. This version of jane eyre works in some novel twists that fit into the original plot, such as jane s pursuit of rochester and st. Like all nineteenthcentury orphans, her situation pretty much sucks.
Wasikowska is the right age to play jane and embodies the degree in which jane is physically a young woman but emotionally an older soul. With mia wasikowska, michael fassbender, jamie bell, su elliot. A mousy governess who softens the heart of her employer soon discovers that hes hiding a terrible secret. Scott is not my idea of a romantic leading man, coarse or not, and susannah york was twice the age of a young jane eyre who was to have resided. In its opening week, jane eyre moved to third place in the uk box office, behind the inbetweeners movie and friends with benefits.
It is based on the 1847 novel jane eyre by charlotte bronte, and is the first adaptation to use sound. The autobiography of jane eyre entire playlist play all the official playlist of the autobiography of jane eyre an online modern adaptation of charlotte bontes jane eyre start here if. The screenplay is written by moira buffini based on charlotte bronte s 1847 novel of the same name, a classic of the gothic, bildungsroman, and romance genres. The best, most alive movie version of the bronte novel i have ever seen. One of my favorite classic books is jane eyre by charlotte bronte, and theres a british miniseries version ive been meaning to watch for ages. Although shortened, i thought that the editing was. If you are new to jane eyre or a seasoned fan who is looking for a great film adaptation, the one by far the best in terms of accuracy, passionate portrayal of characters, beautiful original dialogue, great chemistry between the main characters, and satisfying length is the 1983 miniseries with timothy dalton and zelah clarke you just have to.
My favorites are the 2011 version with mia wasikowska and michael fassbender for best movie, and the 1983 adaptation of jane eyre, starring timothy dalton for best miniseries, and the closest version to the book ever filmed. Jane eyre 1970 full movie jane eyre is an orphan, sent to lowood school, and eventually becomes a governess at thornfield hall to a girl named adele. When orphaned governess jane eyre wasikowska arrives at imposing thornfield hall, shes intrigued by her brooding wealthy employer, rochester fassbender. He soon falls for her as well, but before they can reach the altar, a number of shocking secrets threaten to destroy their romance. Jane eyre is an orphan who is hired to serve as a governess at thornfield, an english manor lorded over by the strict edward rochester. Michael fassbender at an event for jane eyre 2011 glenn close and mia wasikowska at.
The 2006 tv adaptation of jane eyre first premiered in the uk ten years ago on this very date. The second version is the 2011 film starring mia wasikowska and michael fassbender. I think that the one with toby stevens and ruth wilson is my favorite, though it is a little too creepy sometimes. Mia wasikowska alice in wonderland is a tremendous jane as an actress would have to be to embody such a character, supported by the finest of actors. This is a version of jane eyre which delves into some of the unexplained aspects of the novel. Jane eyre is a 1934 american romantic drama film directed by christy cabanne, starring virginia bruce and colin clive. Jane eyre is a 2011 british romantic drama film directed by cary joji fukunaga and starring mia wasikowska and michael fassbender.
Its scrupulously conceived for the screen by a director cary fukunaga with a steady hand who has infused so much feeling and power into such a murky, craggy, swoony landscape. Jane eyre adapted by moira buffini february 2010 2. It has a story that i can only describe as a meshing of beauty and the beast and rebecca. Even the servants are constantly reminding jane that she. Autoplay when autoplay is enabled, a suggested video will automatically play next. She recently attended an advance screening of the new movie adaptation of charlotte brontes classic gothic romance jane eyre which premieres in limited release today in the us. Based on one of the bestloved and most widely read english novels, jane eyre, starring academy award winner william hurt as the proud and passionate rochester and charlotte gainsbourg as the resilient governess jane, is a compelling new version of charlotte brontes masterpiece, directed by franco zeffirelli. The autobiography of jane eyre entire playlist play all the official playlist of the autobiography of jane eyre an online modern adaptation of charlotte bontes jane eyre start here if you want to watch from the beginning. Jane eyre jane eyre film adaptations showing 150 of 116. Captures her passion, restraint, intelligence, understanding, the essence of jane eyre rochester as a whole character and look proposal scene the bleeding inwardly line just wrenches at ones heart wedding scene and meeting the wife pleading scenefassbender captured the extremeties in rochesters character. I know the jane eyre story well as it has been done so many times before, and i prefer the joan fontaineorson welles version. Mia wasikowska alice in wonderland, michael fassbender inglourious basterds and academy award winner judi dench shakespeare in love star in acclaimed director cary fukunagas daring new adaptation of the timeless romance. Jane eyre original film score licensed to youtube by tunecore on behalf of red bitch music.
Jane and her employer grow close in friendship and she soon. Jane eyre was published in 1847 and brought fame to its author, charlotte bronte. Movie vs novel jane eyre 2011 directed by cary fukunaga film jane eyre 1847 written by charlotte bronte novel portrayal of lowood institution and omitted scenes of janes time spent at the school. A cursory glance through jane eyre listings at or the internet movie database reveals that almost any film version of jane eyre has its fans. Sep 08, 2011 c ool, temperate, finely wrought, this new adaptation of charlotte brontes jane eyre is enclosed in a crinoline of intelligent good taste. Daily english conversation english7levels 602,502 views 1. The movie begins by taking the audience back to janes childhood. There are even more if you include versions filmed in other languages, and more than that if you consider adaptations more loosely based on the story. Its scrupulously conceived for the screen by a director cary fukunaga with a steady hand who has infused so much feeling and power into such a. Students will consider the title, speaker, paraphrasing, figurative language. There have been literally several dozen versions of jane eyre over the decades. Jane eyre does charlotte brontes novel justice no mean feat considering how many adaptations have come before. The movie was likely over the top in drama and had gothic flair, as that was fairly popular in silent movies.
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