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Jane Eyre (Masterpiece Theatre, 2006) | 
 enlarge | Director: Susanna White
Actor: Ruth Wilson (ii); Toby Stephens; Amy Steel (ii); Jacqueline Pilton; Anne Reid; Ned Irish; Andrew Buchan; Claudia Coulter; Christopher Wilkinson (iii); Lorraine Ashbourne; Jeanne Golding; Maisie Dimbleby; Rebekah Staton; Dan Armour; Letty Butler; Hugo Heathcote; Francesca Annis; Eglantine Rembauville-nicolle; Bethany Gill; Christopher Bowen
Studio: WGBH Boston
Category: DVD
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Rating:  332 reviews
Sales Rank: 547
Format: Color, Ntsc, Widescreen
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Number Of Items: 2
Running Time: 228
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.3
Dimensions (in): 7.5 x 5.3 x 0.6
MPN: WGBD41619D
UPC: 783421416192
EAN: 0783421416192
ASIN: B000LPQ6DE
Theatrical Release Date: January 21, 2007
Release Date: February 20, 2007
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Studio: Wgbh Wholesale Release Date: 02/20/2007 Run time: 240 minutes
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You may think the world doesn't need another adaptation of Jane Eyre--but you're wrong. This new and wonderfully lush Masterpiece Theatre version, directed by Susanna White (who directed the equally sumptuous miniseries of Bleak House starring Gillian Anderson), contrasts Jane Eyre's vivid inner life with the harshness of her outer life; both Georgie Henley (The Chronicles of Narnia) as the young Jane and newcomer Ruth Wilson express the inner vitality of the outcast orphan girl whose spirit captures the heart of the rough, charismatic landowner Mr. Rochester (Toby Stephens, Die Another Day). Stephens, it must be said, is far too conventionally handsome for the part, but he makes up for it by capturing Rochester's abrasive and mercurial temperament. (Wilson's looks are perfect; at one moment she seems awkward and homely, at another utterly luminous.) Jane Eyre is so often remade because the story is so potent; this production brings all of the novel's juice and passion to the fore, emphasizing the characters' sensual experience while staying true to the restrictions and mores of the period. All in all, exceptional. --Bret Fetzer
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 Nice version of a wonderful tale January 8, 2009
Jane Eyre is one of my favorite books (and my mom's all time fave), and I've seen several film adaptations. The book is so rich and complex that I don't think any of them do a perfect job, but this one is worth seeing. Both the leads do a good job, especially Ruth Wilson as a convincing Jane. The director did some interesting things with symbolism which I actually liked. However I have to say it's not that much better than any of the others I've seen (I particularly like the Timothy Dalton, the William Hurt, and even the old black and white with Orson Welles) and I felt after I bought the dvd that I probably should have just rented it because I don't think I'll be wanting to re-watch it that often.
 By Far the Best January 1, 2009
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
I am a die hard Jane Eyre fan and have collected many versions of the tale as it has adapted to the screen. Of all the versions I have viewed, Masterpiece Theatre's by far takes the cake. After renting it I just had to own it, and from now on this will be the version I watch. Toby Stephens is handsome, but somewhat rugged at the same time. And Ruth Wilson's Jane is by far the best--she shows an incredible array of emotions, and you truly get the same feeling you did when reading the books of the love she holds for Mr. Rochester. This version far exceeds the 1980s rendition from the BBC with Timothy Dalton. If you love the book and want to see your favorite love story adapted perfectly to the screen, this is your best choice.
Jane Eyre December 31, 2008
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
Excellent, well-produced screenplay and movie. Sexy without showing skin. Thoughtful and relevant, especially for any woman who may be thinking she has to compromise her standards to get the guy. I highly recommend it!
Absolutely Wonderful December 31, 2008
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
I am a die-hard Jane Eyre fan, and Masterpiece Theatre definitely impressed me. Toby Stephens captures Mr. Rochester's character perfectly, and Ruth Wilson carries out the challenging role of Jane Eyre with grace and naturality. The only thing that I didn't like is that Jane and Mr. Rochester are much more physical than they are in the book, but it doesn't distract from the original story. I would recommend this adaptation to anyone who has read the book!
 A diffrence of opinion December 18, 2008
0 out of 2 found this review helpful
Realitives told me how good this movie was and so I decided to buy it.
However, in my opinion it wasn't worth the money I spent on it. I was sadly disappointed in this purchase.
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