Jane Eyre (2007, DVD)

I have seen just about every Jane Eyre version and this movie is by far in a league of its own. From the casting, setting, dialogue, wardobe, musical score, and artistic cinematography you'll be convinced that anything you've seen before this is rubbish.
Toby Stephens as Rochester brings out the robust and allure that I've yearned for in the character. Acting par excellence. He puts all other rochesters to shame. He can and will make you gasp when he deeply stares at Jane. In him we finally see PASSION that will clench you and make you feel like you're the only girl in the room. Jane is someone in whom we can easily believe. She is more receptive to feelings, strong-willed, and just a deeper developed character than I've ever seen.
Actually, the character development throughout the film (for me) is the grounding element. Because there are so many emotions flying, it makes for a good understanding the motives behind the actions. With that said, all this comes across without being contrived. Overall, I'm totally convinced in this version and you should keep an eye out for more projects by the director and producer.
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Jane Eyre has long been one of my favorite novels and I have seen all the film adaptations. This is by far my favorite. Some of the others have been over the top and some just plain hokey. I feel this one is the most realistic and the acting superb! I have watched it 3 times since I bought it about 6 weeks ago. I highly recommend it to Jane Eyre devotees.

This was a great adaptation of my favorite book. I didn't get to see the entire mini-series and was thrilled to find it on eBay.

i love the characters and how much alike they are! yet they both have an odd way of expressing thier emotions to each other. I will make the soft hearted cry, and the hard hearted feel like they are understood finally... A very classical era romantic story not with your fairy tale ending but a very realistic finish. I recommend as a least once see movie....

I find myself reiterating much of what I already read in these reviews. I am a big fan of Pride and Prejudice with Jennifer and Collin, watched it dozens of time in fact, as I always find something new and that same holds true for this movie. Mr. Rochester's performance was at least equal to that of Collin Firth's as Mr. Darcy. Jane spoke volumes with looks and actions as well as words. I loved the teasing humor in many of the scenes;(the scene when she was leaving and he gave her money for her travels to see her aunt for one.) As Mr. Rochester is supposed to be this harsh,not handsome man, I appreciate how they tried pulling that off in the beginning with his scowl and rude manners,but had to love him anyway when I seen his smile and gentleness in which he interacted with Jane. Love scenes were deeply passionate, yet innocent and in good taste, refreshing in this day. Beautiful characters evolved from these talented actors, it made me forget I was watching a movie. My husband even watched it with me! A must to own.

THis is a classic movie with great acting, and best of all the movie is very close to the book. A must see!

Jane Eyre is a excellent film. I love historical romance. The scenery is lovely and the story line from Ms.Bronte book is quite realistic, "DEEP" and captivating. Highly recommended.

I've seen several versions of Jane Eyre. Ruth Wilson as Jane Eyre and Toby Stephens as Edward Rochester were literally the characters incarnate. Ruth was Jane and Toby was Rochester. There was chemistry and passion that breathed life into this story from beginning to end. All the mannerisms, e.g., Jane worrying her bottom lip; Rochester's way of looking into Jane's soul; Jane's way of being completely engrossed and drowning in everything Rochester said or did -- these two people owned their characters. The director, Susanna White did an excellent job as well. She obviously knows the story very well and told it to die hard fans like myself who takes in these stories as if it was my very own. The beginning scene of a young Jane with her vivid imagination; the scene of Jane's first entrance onto the Rochester estate -- under cover of night it looked menacing, dark and scary but in the daylight it was beautiful, peaceful like a zen garden; Jane's first morning in her new home -- the vision of her looking so innocent and young as compared to Jane with her hair pulled back and looking somewhat severe. I loved everything about this move and could go on and on ... could dissect every scene.

I saw this version of Jane Eyre on PBS and liked it so much I wanted to see it again. The characters come to life very well, and I feel the story does justice to the book. I dislike it when good books are re-written with different ideas than the original author intended. This movie kept the spirit of Charlotte Bronte's telling of her story. That's great.

This is my favorite version of Jane Eyre. The characters are believeable and there is real chemistry between the main characters. Love it!

Absolutely gorgeous film ...in every way!!!!! Definitely my favorite story. Sit back and lose yourself in this timeless treasure!!!!!

I have 7 versions of Jane Eyre and this is my favorite. I love the passion and the subtle humor periodically through the movie. Won't say why, I don't want to spoil the surprise, but I love it when he orders Jane to sit. It is as close to the book as any of the other versions. The only problem with it is I don't think the character, Mr. Rochester, is really hideous, I found him ruggedly good looking with a wonderful smile. Thought he was better looking than St. John Rivers.

I missed the first part of this dvd but had a chance to watch the 2nd part last Saturday and I must say, it is by far the best Jane Eyre movie I have watched and I watched all of it. this movie is a very close adaption to Charlotte's Bronte's book. In the previous Jane Eyre movie(the Timothy Dalton version/william hurt version) I've watched Mr. Rochester and Jane Eyre's emotional feelings for each other are not the same. One would show more love and feelings for the others and the other would remain cold with no feelings at all. But in this movie, I see that Jane Eyre for the first time was so much in love with Rochester and she him and she shows her feelings for him. I really love the ending. I love this movie so much, I'm going to get the DVD and watch it again!

So far, this is my favorite version of a drama based on one of my favorite books read in my youth...read by me. This miniseries played on public television in the US introduced me to a couple of fine young actors who gave more depth and even humor to the characters than I had ever imagined. Yet, the drama still follows the book's story very closely to the point where parts of the screenplay seem taken right out of the book. As an added nuance though, this Mr. Rochester, played so well by Toby Stephens, is obsessed with natural history, which he shares with his new obsession, Jane, of course, as they get to know each other. Ruth Wilson as Jane is capable of so much emotional variety throughout the drama, it is uncanny. Sharing glances over dragonflies is something right out of my daydreams so I'm wondering if the producers had me in mind when they made this version. It is also peppered with subtle humor which I find endearingly hilarious. For instance, when Jane is invited in to the study, Mr. Rochester says sit, and the camera shows the big scruffy dog sitting. Then he says, "Not you, Pilot!" I've read other reviews of this version, mostly good. If anyone has trouble with the first love scene, it is SUPPOSED to be awkward because of the situation and the age difference of the characters. These two actors make Jane and Mr. Rochester completely loveable (as well as gorgeous), more so than in any version I have seen, and you want them to be together, no matter what the odds. I couldn't wait to see it again, as I see something new in every viewing.

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You were one of the only folks with this movie. It was sent immediately which was perfect bc this was a birthday present for a good friend. She was so excited when she opened it. She said it was too expensive from the store's website, but I feel I got a great deal. Thank you so much. And it was in wonderful condition. Thanks again!

This is an excellent item and refer it anyone looking for it. I received an excellent video with perfect clarity and quality. I highly recommend it.

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As someone who is an avid Jane Austen fan, this follows closely in the same tradition, but written about 40 years later in the 19th century. Charlotte Bronte takes on the slightly darker side of romance. As someone who has worked hard to establish a family friendly dvd library, I have no qualms in having purchased this movie. SPOILER ALERT: Though there is a situation in the film that could have gone morally wrong, Jane Eyre deserves true merit as a woman with a broken heart for how she handles the situation. She rises from rejection and humiliation and loss early in life, and emerges a quiet and strong woman. I like being able to watch a movie and come away feeling good and not embarassed for having seen it. This version of Jane Eyre is my favorite, I like it because it ends more up beat and a little differently than earlier versions. If you are a hopeless romantic, I highly recommend it.

The movie it self is amazing, and is exactly what i ordered, the shipping, however, took forever!! (Almost a month!!)

This movie made me see a part of myself that I thought was dead.(I guess thair is a little romantic in me after all) Give me a sifi monster flick every time, but when I saw this movie I was taken back, this is truly a masterpice, I had to see the 2 other Jane Eyre movies and though I enjoyed them both thay dident hold a candle to this one. if You want to buy this movie for yourself make sure it's the PBS version, words fail me to tell you how great this movie is, I'll bet I saw this movie 8 times inside of 2 weeks, and (thairs not one monster in this whole flick...) I dont know how thay did it, maybe I'd feel better if I put this movie in my war of the worlds box... just a thought. But really if you get this movie you wont be sorry, just dont loan it out, you might not ever get it back. thx for reading my 2 cents worth.

Purchased this video for my wife. This was a 2-part televised movie on PBS, but could never get the first part recorded. There are other Jane Eyre movies made, and some have titles that caused me some confusion.
So. buyer beware of what you purchase on Ebay, make sure you are getting the movie and not something else, and make sure you get the correct year and production.

I purchased this DVD video for my wife, and she thought the video was exceptional. It was well produced, and I enjoyed it as well. I would highly recommended it for any home library of family viewing movies.

I LOVE EVERYTHING ABOUT THIS MOVIE!! THE ACTING IS SUPERB, AND THE STORY JUST DRAWS YOU IN! NEXT TO THE JANE AUSTEN FILMS, THIS IS CERTAINLY ONE OF MY FAVORITES!!

This is an excellent movie version of Jane Eyre!! British movies are the best! I love the choice of actor picks for the leading parts and the scenery setting is beautiful.. One couldn't ask for a better "feel good" movie.. I can watch it over and over!!

I am a picky buyer, one who only buys a DVD if I am in LOVE with the movie. But I searched for this particular version of Jane Eyre, by far the best I've seen yet. The story line itself is like most versions, but the actors make this one head and shoulders above any other. I highly recommend this movie to ones who appreciate Charlotte Bronte/Jane Austin era stories. You will enjoy this and it will be a favorite of yours too.