Jane Eyre (BBC, 1983)
starring: Timothy Dalton, Zelah Clarke
directed by: Julian Amyes
directed by: Julian Amyes
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Studio: Warner Home VideoRelease Date: 04/19/2005Run time: 330 minutesRating: Nr
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Jane Eyre--the mother of all gothic romances--gets abundantpassion in this 11-episode BBC miniseries. Young Sian Pattenden iswonderfully willful and impetuous; viewers will immediately identify withthe child Jane as she fights against ill-treatment at the home of her auntand at boarding school. It's a shame to see her grow up into ZelahClarke--until Clarke asserts her own quiet yet fierce spirit. The plotreally starts rolling when Jane takes a position as governess atThornfield, a handsome estate owned by the imperious and tortured Mr.Rochester (Timothy Dalton, a few years before he became James Bond). Fromthere, this 1983 adaptation rips through the perilous highs anddevastating lows of Charlotte Bronte's powerful novel, in which thecourtship of these two prickly personalities gets twists and turns galore.Though the visual style is a bit pedestrian, the well-crafted script andskillful performances grow more gripping with every episode. The necessaryfeverishness springs from simple yet effective means, like macabrelaughter floating down the halls of Thornfield. The scenes between Clarkeand Dalton crackle with chemistry; Bronte fans will not be disappointed.--Bret Fetzer
Studio: Warner Home VideoRelease Date: 04/19/2005Run time: 330 minutesRating: Nr
Amazon.com:
Jane Eyre--the mother of all gothic romances--gets abundantpassion in this 11-episode BBC miniseries. Young Sian Pattenden iswonderfully willful and impetuous; viewers will immediately identify withthe child Jane as she fights against ill-treatment at the home of her auntand at boarding school. It's a shame to see her grow up into ZelahClarke--until Clarke asserts her own quiet yet fierce spirit. The plotreally starts rolling when Jane takes a position as governess atThornfield, a handsome estate owned by the imperious and tortured Mr.Rochester (Timothy Dalton, a few years before he became James Bond). Fromthere, this 1983 adaptation rips through the perilous highs anddevastating lows of Charlotte Bronte's powerful novel, in which thecourtship of these two prickly personalities gets twists and turns galore.Though the visual style is a bit pedestrian, the well-crafted script andskillful performances grow more gripping with every episode. The necessaryfeverishness springs from simple yet effective means, like macabrelaughter floating down the halls of Thornfield. The scenes between Clarkeand Dalton crackle with chemistry; Bronte fans will not be disappointed.--Bret Fetzer
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Customer Reviews
Average Rating:
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-Mr. Rochester buckles my swash
There are a zillion versions of Jane Eyre and theyall fall short when compared to this one.Timothy Dalton is a swash buckling Mr. Rochester.Tall, dark and brooding. Zelah Clarke is a petite, perfect foil.I never try of this one.It's as timeless as the romance itself.
Rating: 
- STIFF
Oh my gosh!There is no emotion.I just can't believe Timothy Dalton's stiff unemotional version of a wonderful classic.Brits can be very reserved in public, but in private they can be truly loving and...emotional.This version is cold!I wasted by money.
Rating: 
- Bronte's masterpiece brought to vivid reality
Looking for a great cinematic re-telling of Charlotte Bronte's masterpiece Jane Eyre?Look no further. This 1983 performance far surpasses other versions due to its dramatic richness.The casting is superb with Zelah Clarke as Jane and Timothy Dalton as Mr. Rochester. A more convincing Mr. Rochester there could never be as Timothy Dalton embodies the brooding, arrogant and yet curiously playful character with tremendous emotional sincerity.Zelah Clarke portrays the innocent and passionate heroine ... Read More
Rating: - The One and Only
For me this is the one and only Jane Eyre. All the others may be good and I can enjoy watching them, because I love the story. I just like this one the best of all. Maybe I am partial to Timothy Dalton and Zelah Clarke. They are great as the two leads.
Rating: - Well Done Interpretation of Jane Eyre
This is a great BBC interpretation of Jane Eyre.The cinematography leaves much to be desired; however, when Timothy Dalton enters in Episode Three, he lights up the screen.He believes this is his best work, and I have to agree with him.He does an excellent job portraying Mr.Rochester; he's just too handsome compared to the description in the book.This is a big time investment, but I believe it is worth it if one is in the mood for a good 19th century romantic literature adaptation.
-Mr. Rochester buckles my swashThere are a zillion versions of Jane Eyre and theyall fall short when compared to this one.Timothy Dalton is a swash buckling Mr. Rochester.Tall, dark and brooding. Zelah Clarke is a petite, perfect foil.I never try of this one.It's as timeless as the romance itself.
- STIFFOh my gosh!There is no emotion.I just can't believe Timothy Dalton's stiff unemotional version of a wonderful classic.Brits can be very reserved in public, but in private they can be truly loving and...emotional.This version is cold!I wasted by money.
- Bronte's masterpiece brought to vivid realityLooking for a great cinematic re-telling of Charlotte Bronte's masterpiece Jane Eyre?Look no further. This 1983 performance far surpasses other versions due to its dramatic richness.The casting is superb with Zelah Clarke as Jane and Timothy Dalton as Mr. Rochester. A more convincing Mr. Rochester there could never be as Timothy Dalton embodies the brooding, arrogant and yet curiously playful character with tremendous emotional sincerity.Zelah Clarke portrays the innocent and passionate heroine ... Read More
- The One and OnlyFor me this is the one and only Jane Eyre. All the others may be good and I can enjoy watching them, because I love the story. I just like this one the best of all. Maybe I am partial to Timothy Dalton and Zelah Clarke. They are great as the two leads.
- Well Done Interpretation of Jane EyreThis is a great BBC interpretation of Jane Eyre.The cinematography leaves much to be desired; however, when Timothy Dalton enters in Episode Three, he lights up the screen.He believes this is his best work, and I have to agree with him.He does an excellent job portraying Mr.Rochester; he's just too handsome compared to the description in the book.This is a big time investment, but I believe it is worth it if one is in the mood for a good 19th century romantic literature adaptation.
