Review of Jane Eyre (2011) by Diana S — 13 Jan 2014

Wasikowska is almost too gorgeous for the role of plain Jane Eyre.

This review of Jane Eyre (2011) was written by Diana S on 13 Jan 2014.

Jane Eyre has generally received positive reviews.

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By Spangle (1,205) on 05 Mar 2016

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By Liesl E (75) on 23 Jun 2015

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I remember the book displaying the miseries of Jane Eyre much more than the film did. I would have liked to see more of this…

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By Victor M (495) on 18 Jun 2015

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