Review of Jane Eyre (2011) by Paul W — 09 Nov 2011

There are gaps in my education, and a large one exists where the 19th century English women novelists should be. I never read Austen; I never read the Brontes. I never read Jane Eyre. Iâ(TM)m unqualified to offer an opinion on the faithfulness of this adaptation ⦠but I can say I thought it a fine, fine movie, and a hell of an interesting story.

The trailers so played up the few eerie scenes, I almost expected something supernatural to happen. Thankfully, the movie (as did the novel, I'm sure) dealt with reality. Mia Wasikowska and Michael Fassbender were perfect in their roles.

I love it that movies like this can still be made and can still find a wide audience. This was a positive and moving experience.