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Cast:
Mia Wasikowska as Jane Eyre
Michael Fassbender as Edward Fairfax Rochester
Jamie Bell as St. John Rivers
Judi Dench as Mrs. Fairfax
Sally Hawkins as Mrs. Reed
Simon McBurney as Mr Brocklehurst
Imogen Poots as Blanche Ingram
Sophie Ward as Lady Ingram
Holliday Grainger as Diana Rivers
Tamzin Merchant as Mary Rivers
Romy Settbon Moore as Adele
Amelia Clarkson as Young Jane Eyre
Freya Parks as Helen Burns
Harry Lloyd as Richard Mason
Valentina Cervi as Bertha Antoinetta Mason
Having read the and thoroughly enjoyed the book before, it should make for a great watch.
Cary Fukunaga’s screen adaptation of Charlotte Brontë’s classic novel is one of the finest to date.
The script, which was penned by Moira Buffini, appeared on the 2008 Brit List (a film-industry-compiled list of the best unproduced screenplays in British film). It’s this strong script combined with a powerful performance from the leads that makes this dark-retelling stand out from the crowd.
Canberra-born Mia Wasikowska (Alice in Wonderland) gives an outstanding performance as the conflicted, stoic heroine while Michael Fassbender brings just the right amount of warmth to his Rochester.
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Supporting the leads are Dame Judi Dench as Mrs Fairfax, Sally Hawkins as the despicable Mrs. Reed and Amelia Clarkson, who does a wonderful job as the young head-strong Jane Eyre.
The film is beautifully shot, though it’s recommended you rug up to see this one at the movies. The filmmakers decided to play up the Gothic elements of Bronte’s novel and the blue hues and scenes of driving rain on the stony moors will make you shiver in your seat.
The script, which was penned by Moira Buffini, appeared on the 2008 Brit List (a film-industry-compiled list of the best unproduced screenplays in British film). It’s this strong script combined with a powerful performance from the leads that makes this dark-retelling stand out from the crowd.
Canberra-born Mia Wasikowska (Alice in Wonderland) gives an outstanding performance as the conflicted, stoic heroine while Michael Fassbender brings just the right amount of warmth to his Rochester.
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Supporting the leads are Dame Judi Dench as Mrs Fairfax, Sally Hawkins as the despicable Mrs. Reed and Amelia Clarkson, who does a wonderful job as the young head-strong Jane Eyre.
The film is beautifully shot, though it’s recommended you rug up to see this one at the movies. The filmmakers decided to play up the Gothic elements of Bronte’s novel and the blue hues and scenes of driving rain on the stony moors will make you shiver in your seat.
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