Director: Cary Fukunaga
Certification: PG
Synopsis: JANE EYRE is the classic heart breaking love story that stars Mia Wasikowska (ALICE IN WONDERLAND), as the plain, orphaned governess who allows herself to fall in love with the dashing yet fearsome Mr Edward Rochester (Michael Fassbender), only to discover that he is harbouring a terrible secret which will cause tragedy to both of their lives.
The long, 120 minute film has been cleverly crafted to keep the modern audience captured. The viewer first meets the heroine Jane, heart broken at the discovery of Mr Rochester secret. She is saved by strangers, St John Rogers (Jamie Bell) and his sisters. From here, the viewer is taken back through the woeful life of Jane by a series of flashbacks. This allows for pertinent parts of Bronte story to be incorporated into this adaptation. From being cast out of her home at a young age by her evil aunt (Sally Hawkins), sent to a school where she is subjected to disciplinary abuse and dealing with death and the loss of a best friend.
Fassbender and Wasikowska’s chemistry throughout is movingly immense, with the viewer being relieved from this by the perfectly timed appearances of the housekeeper, Mrs. Fairfax played by Dame Judie Dench. As a viewer, we cannot help but empathise with Jane and understand how she has developed into the straight talking, life ambitious, independent women that arrives at Thornfield House and captures the heart of Mr Edward Rochester.
Fukunaga and cinematographer Goldman clever use of natural lighting and fire during the film allows the viewer to feel and taste the gothic bleakness of the cursed Thornfield House estate. It also perfectly captures Janes mood as her love for life and the handsome Mr Rochester grows.
Fukunaga’s unique version allows for the legend of Jane Eyre to remain alive, and yes, Ms Bronte would be proud.
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