Review of Jane Eyre (2011) by Summer L — 06 Feb 2012

I love all the versions of Jane Eyre I've seen, including this one. However, the actress who plays Jane in this movie has been my least favorite.

This review of Jane Eyre (2011) was written by Summer L on 06 Feb 2012.

Jane Eyre has generally received positive reviews.

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