I am a a 15 year old and a huge fan of Victorian literature, including Pride and Prejudice, Wuthering Heights and, of course, Jane Eyre. These books are written so powerfully that your heart is drawn into them and hangs on every written word. When I sit down to watch film adaptations of these classic novels, my expectations are to become as attached to the film as I am to the book. I have been disappointed by film adaptations time and time again, so when I sat down to watch this miniseries, I watched with a mind and voice that was ready to yell at the TV screen.
My voice and mind's eagerness for anger were quickly replaced by awe and overwhelming happiness as time wore on. This adaptation is so powerful in its loyalty to the book and its characters. Jane and Mr. Rochester are portrayed absolutely beautifully. I was drawn into the film by my heartstrings and kept there, emotionally tied to the charactersn until the end. The characters speak and act with such passion, and although I knew what was going to happen in the end, I felt connected to Jane throughout every step of her story.
I must admit that there were a few lines that were awkward, and the beginning was a bit rushed. It bothered me as a Jane Eyre fan for about one minute; my irritation was quickly lost as I was swept back up in the spirit of the film. What I value in film versions of books are their ability to capture the essence of the book. Not the book word for word, but the spirit, chemistry, and the power that makes the book a classic. Movies aren't about literal adaptations, they are artistic adaptations, which means that they should be allowed some freedoms - not complete freedom, but room for the actors to breathe.
It is a gift to make a film that is perfectly adapted from a novel on top of being emotionally innovating, and this adaptation is a perfect example of just that. I applaud everyone who worked on this miniseries and I am relieved that I thought to tape it, because I am going to watch this whenever I can.
10/10
My voice and mind's eagerness for anger were quickly replaced by awe and overwhelming happiness as time wore on. This adaptation is so powerful in its loyalty to the book and its characters. Jane and Mr. Rochester are portrayed absolutely beautifully. I was drawn into the film by my heartstrings and kept there, emotionally tied to the charactersn until the end. The characters speak and act with such passion, and although I knew what was going to happen in the end, I felt connected to Jane throughout every step of her story.
I must admit that there were a few lines that were awkward, and the beginning was a bit rushed. It bothered me as a Jane Eyre fan for about one minute; my irritation was quickly lost as I was swept back up in the spirit of the film. What I value in film versions of books are their ability to capture the essence of the book. Not the book word for word, but the spirit, chemistry, and the power that makes the book a classic. Movies aren't about literal adaptations, they are artistic adaptations, which means that they should be allowed some freedoms - not complete freedom, but room for the actors to breathe.
It is a gift to make a film that is perfectly adapted from a novel on top of being emotionally innovating, and this adaptation is a perfect example of just that. I applaud everyone who worked on this miniseries and I am relieved that I thought to tape it, because I am going to watch this whenever I can.
10/10