Review of Jane Eyre (1997) by Meg G — 05 Mar 2017

This riveting adaptation of Jane Eyre is number one for countless reasons. The most important being the startling emotional engagement/first kiss between Jane and the dashing, esteemed Mr Rochester. The kiss is both passionate and tender, capturing their fiery yet gentle love through the lens of a Romeo and Juliet style forbiddenness that increases their romantic intensity.

Mr. Rochester is the sexiest, sultriest, most alluring bachelor of Bronte's time. His captivating performance draws in audiences, allowing for an unprecedented intimacy. His articulate, yet gravelly voice is so enticingly masculine, yet sweet upon the ear, like peanut brittle.

His facial hair is a wonder to behold, spanning the distance between his upper lip and his nose like the great Sahara desert. And his talent seems to have a direct correlation to the number of chins on his creamy, alabaster neck.

Another high point of this film is the perfect quality of sound and use of sound effects. Particularly, when the horse does not open its mouth, but by the magic of movies is able to majestically whinny.

And Jane's prominent forehead is beautifully accentuated by the fashion forward styling of her hair. All in all, no other adaptation compares to this one. The raw, aggressive emotion captured by Mr Rochester will captivate and attract any who have the privilege to lay eyes on his bewitching face.