Directed by:
Susanna WhiteCinematography:
Mike EleyComposer:
Rob LaneCast:
Ruth Wilson, Toby Stephens, Francesca Annis, Christopher Bowen, Pam Ferris, Tara Fitzgerald, Georgie Henley, Sam Hoare, Christina Cole, Annabel Scholey (more)Episodes(4)
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After a wretched childhood, orphaned Jane Eyre yearns for new experiences. She accepts a governess position at Thornfield Hall, where she tutors a lively French girl named Adele. She soon finds herself falling in love with the brooding master of the house - the passionate Mr. Rochester. Jane gradually wins his heart, but they must overcome the dark secrets of the past before they can find happiness. When Jane saves Rochester from an eerie fire, she begins to suspect that there are many mysteries behind the walls of Thornfield Hall. Her fears are confirmed when Rochester's secret past is revealed, destroying her chance for happiness, and forcing Jane to flee Thornfield. Penniless and hungry, she finds shelter and friendship in the shape of a kind clergyman and his family. But she is soon shocked to uncover the deeply hidden truth of her own past. (official distributor synopsis)
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Jane Eyre's ill-fated love has two trump cards. Toby Stephens and little Georgia Henley as little Jane. After all, this was the only time Henley could capitalize on her experience in the Narnia cycle, and it's a huge shame because she was adorable as a kid. Stephens, on the other hand, has already proven several times that classic adaptions suit him better than, for example, an anniversary Bond film. Onegin, Gatsby, Napoleon, Poirot, and Marple all offered him the ideal space for dramatic acting. So it's no surprise that even as a Rochester he can be very tasty. On the other hand, I find no other positives; this BBC dramatization is unimaginative, minimally engaging and Ruth Wilson in the lead role is barely adequate. I'll probably have to keep looking because I’ve only been able to accept Zeffirelli so far.
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