Jane Eyre (9/10)

Classic literature at it's best! "Jane Eyre" is a film so well made from a marvelous source that your not sure what your lost in; film or story. What you do know is you like what you see. Dare I say love because this is truly a beautiful movie. I could watch it any day of the week and just about every shot would have the same affect. "Jane Eyre" is something to rent ( it's well out of theaters since being released earlier this year).

In a fresh opening we see plain Jane Eyre (Mia Wasikowska one of the best young actresses working today) fleeing a forbidding manor. The outside world isn't any prettier. Jane Eyre wanders out in a haze, tears streaming down her face. If she want's to live or just escape is a fine line. She stumbles upon a house where St. John Rivers (JaimeBell) and his sisters live. He being a missionary and the sisters being kind take her in as she gets back on her feet. We then are launched into a flash back on how Jane Eyre became the woman she is. Dealing with themes such as sin, church morality, gothic horror, unbridle passion, love and class differences this is a compelling tale. Jane Eyre enters the service of a Mr. Rochester (Michael Fassbender one of the best actors working today). She leavers her piety run boarding school to become the governess of Thornfield Manor. She makes friends with the caretaker Mrs. Fairfax (Judi Dench) and looks after the young french Adele (Romy Settbbom Moore). Rochester takes a interest in Jane Eyre. He is the perfect balance to her. As a heroine of the story Jane Eyre has it all. Strong willed, smart, not afraid to speak her mind, humble and spirited. Her plain features ( I guess, I still think she's pretty) plays a large role. Rochester is dark, brooding, cynical, witty, handsome (it's up for interpretation) and a man with a presence. Their passion is the driving force of the film and damn is it good.

Of the "Jane Eyre" adaptations I've seen, this is probably the best. Mia Wasikowska and Michael Fassbender are the perfect examples for their roles. I prefer Fassbender's style over Orson Welles and Timothy Dalton's now. The gothic romance is something when done well is fantastic. Since "Twilight" is more or less gothic passion then I can't blame their interest entirely. Just know that the two are in different leagues of quality. "Jane Eyre" may not have vampires but the dark mood and tone is more than enough to send shivers through your body. Director Cary Fukunaga who also made the fantastic "Sim Nombre" has made a excellent adaptation. Cinematographer Adriano Goldman makes a eloquent experience. Dario Marianeli score is heaven to the ears. "Jane Eyre" is one of the years best.

9/10
Recommendation: Actually I think that this film has something for anybody. Maybe I'm just a sucker for the source material but it real is genious work.