tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8833418224175267236.post5097148113714595452..comments2024-03-14T07:30:28.444-04:00Comments on The Jane Austen Film Club: Jane Eyre-Absolutely gorgeous!Jenny Allworthyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08518779478842699970noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8833418224175267236.post-72532709999291628572012-04-15T19:31:35.117-04:002012-04-15T19:31:35.117-04:00Hi Rena, Michael Fassbender as Actor of the week? ...Hi Rena, Michael Fassbender as Actor of the week? Sounds like a definite possibility. He's wonderful!Jenny Allworthyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08518779478842699970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8833418224175267236.post-37443796084998992902012-04-10T21:26:36.367-04:002012-04-10T21:26:36.367-04:00Jenny, you must do a post on Michael Fassbender as...Jenny, you must do a post on Michael Fassbender as Actor of the week. He deserves it and he is up and coming if not already there. Isn't he a great talent?<br />RenaRenanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8833418224175267236.post-2358753283352854362011-07-15T19:22:26.141-04:002011-07-15T19:22:26.141-04:00I agree with everything you said Jenny about JE ad...I agree with everything you said Jenny about JE adaptations not being perfect. I think ER's beard was to show viewers that he was unkempt by being blind and being apart from Jane for a year. I also really like the ending I wasn't sure about it at first but the more I watch it the more I like it because the chestnut tree symbolizes their love for each other as it is where Edward proposes to Jane! *sigh* <br /><br />The leaving scene is one of my favourite parts in the 2011 film and in the novel as well and I agree with what you said about Edward desperately trying to persuade Jane to stay with him, even if it means becoming close to violence although I do not believe for one moment that Edward would harm Jane in any way; he loves her too much. The 2011 film is the only film version to show the leaving scene as it portrayed in the novel and I was so happy when I saw it! At least there is isn't any inappropriate "kissing on the bed" scenes, this time the leaving scene is done properly at last! Hooray! <br /><br />I can't wait to see it on DVD with better picture and sound quality with a bar of chocolate, a cup of tea and Edward Fairfax Rochester for company. Bliss.... <br /><br />Cary Fukunaga's two hour adaptation is MUCH, MUCH better than the horrible Ciaran Hinds adaptation. Yuck!! <br /><br />The 2011 Jane Eyre is the best movie version I have seen.<br /><br />Kate xxxx (Leeds, England)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8833418224175267236.post-73161400872243743972011-07-14T19:01:56.924-04:002011-07-14T19:01:56.924-04:00Hi Kate
I don't blame you for watching it onl...Hi Kate <br />I don't blame you for watching it online. As long as you are going to buy the DVD or see it in a theatre later, you can feel no guilt! I saw it in HiDef and it was amazing, so I am looking forward to getting the DVD which apparently comes out Aug 16!<br />I am glad that you liked it overall. I think that almost any adaptation of a favourite novel will have parts you like and parts you don't. I don't think there is ever a perfect adaptation, so you just have to enjoy what you get. And I did find this one enjoyable. I agree that Toby and Ruth are the best so far, but this one was very pretty to look at...except for that beard. What was with the beard anyway!!!! LOL!<br />I did think the two little girls (young Jane and Helen) were amazing and brought me to tears.<br /><br />Thanks for your thoughts on this version Kate. Take care!Jenny Allworthyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08518779478842699970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8833418224175267236.post-89616047267273289512011-07-12T09:24:38.450-04:002011-07-12T09:24:38.450-04:00Hi Jenny,
I snapped and watched JE 2011 online (I...Hi Jenny,<br /><br />I snapped and watched JE 2011 online (I know that's a bad thing to do) but I couldn't wait to see it anymore and I really enjoyed it although I didn't understand why Edward had a beard at the end of the film. I loved the scene after the wedding, it was just like reading the novel. I thought the actors were okay. I wish Micheal Fassbender was a bit more passionate as Edward Fairfax though. Mia was okay as Jane. Another thing that doesn't happen in the book but does in the film, is that ER puts his hands around Jane's throat. <br /><br />In conclusion I thought JE 2011 was a good film and I would recommend any fan of Jane Eyre to watch this film but try not to compare it to other adaptation of JE you have seen because you may be disappointed. I will probably buy this version on DVD at some point.<br /><br />To have a perfect adaptation of JE it would have to be six hours long which will never happen so enjoy JE 2011. The 2006 version will always be my favourite and Toby Stephens will always be Edward Fairfax Rochester and Ruth Wilson will always be Jane Eyre for me. <br /><br />KateAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8833418224175267236.post-86396600979812868262011-04-09T22:34:29.118-04:002011-04-09T22:34:29.118-04:00Hi Jean,
Do you think we may get more satisfaction...Hi Jean,<br />Do you think we may get more satisfaction from a DVD release with extras, or a director's cut? Oh well, we can only hope.<br />And yes, maybe this one will be the catalyst for a new generation to embrace this classic novel. Speaking of which, I think I may track down my copy of Jane Eyre and reread while I am still feeling the loooooove.Jenny Allworthyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08518779478842699970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8833418224175267236.post-7566037078968778222011-04-09T22:17:38.325-04:002011-04-09T22:17:38.325-04:00Jenny, as you know from my comments in the review ...Jenny, as you know from my comments in the review at Jane Austen Tody, I was not thrilled with much about this version. But it was the abrupt ending that really ruined it for me. I like your idea of tacking on the ending of the 2006 Toby Stephens version! And if it inspires a new audience to read the book, that's a good thing.Jean | Delightful Repasthttp://delightfulrepast.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8833418224175267236.post-32164218447810222102011-04-02T18:40:12.367-04:002011-04-02T18:40:12.367-04:00Hi Olga
I hope you like it. I didn't get to s...Hi Olga<br /><br />I hope you like it. I didn't get to see Frankenstein...and I wish I had. I wonder if I will be able to rent it in the future?<br />And I haven't read the book either so maybe I should start with that!Jenny Allworthyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08518779478842699970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8833418224175267236.post-49403082076148554422011-03-31T12:47:06.414-04:002011-03-31T12:47:06.414-04:00Thanks for the review. I'm hoping to go see i...Thanks for the review. I'm hoping to go see it next week!<br /><br />Did you ever go see Frankenstein at national theatre live. I saw the Johnny Lee Miller as Dr. Frankenstein version, but I wish I had seen the other. The monster has most of the lines. I found it very interesting, but alas, the book was so much better. Cheers.Olgahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15346661892269510469noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8833418224175267236.post-80479510369303213472011-03-28T18:44:50.698-04:002011-03-28T18:44:50.698-04:00Hi Cheryl-I felt like I was cheating on Toby and R...Hi Cheryl-I felt like I was cheating on Toby and Ruth by enjoying this one so much until the final scene, and then I REALLY wanted them. Let me know what you think when you see it. The release on this one sure is slow, and there were empty seats in the theatre we saw it in. Why don't more people know about this wonderful film????<br />And yes, it's great that the Squire doesn't mind period drama on date night. We saw his movie 2 weeks ago-The Adjustment Bureau. Cute, but the hats alone didn't make it a period drama!Jenny Allworthyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08518779478842699970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8833418224175267236.post-37584471496423809952011-03-28T09:38:54.278-04:002011-03-28T09:38:54.278-04:00Glad to hear that you enjoyed your trek to Toronto...Glad to hear that you enjoyed your trek to Toronto! You're fortunate that the Squire likes to join you in these endeavours. I'm keen to see it although I doubt it will surpass Toby and Ruth in my affections!Charleybrownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07411948723536117366noreply@blogger.com