This is such a beautiful story, I remember reading it in high school and the viewing of the movie (the 1943 version, Joan Fontaine was a popular actress with this particular genre, she also played in "Rebecca"). I loved it, I adored the genre, the sweeping epic of one of the Bronte sisters and the subsequent reason why I ended up majoring in English in college. I have also seen the 1996 version with William Hurt and now here is this version starring Mia Wasikowska and Michael Fassbender. This version was beautifully shot and took me back to my high school class room. I fell in love with the story all over again. Wasikowska truly embodies the plain "Jane" who is filled with honesty and never afraid to speak her mind when asked. Her plain ways pulled at the heart strings of Rochester masterfully portrayed by Fassbender. Though he did not play the character with the same torment as Orson Welles, he did succeed at portraying Rochester.
What I also loved about the film, was that Dame Judi Dench starred in the movie as Mrs. Fairfax. Whenever Judi Dench is in a film, she adds that world class touch. I love her.
So would I recommend this film, most definitely. Especially if you are a lover of a the classics and romance.
I give it an 8 out of 10.
Next up is "Takers."
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