Saw the latest film adaptation of Jane Eyre last night after the severe weather that afflicted Raleigh. Very well done (the movie, that is), although one not having read the book would probably have found the extensive use of flashbacks a bit challenging. Mia Wasikowska was a superb Jane but even the younger folks with us found her swallowed enunciation at times a bit hard for American ears. Michael Fassbender was perhaps a bit too pretty for Rochester and, to my embarrassment, I didn't recognize Judi Dench as Thornfield's housekeeper. Jamie Bell delivered an excellent performance as St. John Rivers but the screenplay didn't allow for the full development of his deeply-held but conflicting evangelical motivations.
In short, a film well worth seeing.
In short, a film well worth seeing.
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