I love this new version of Jane Eyre, and have now seen it twice. The director, Cary Fukananga is young, and known for his indie film Sin Nombre which got great reviews at Sundance. The principal actors were excellent, including the child actress who played the young Jane Eyre. They toned down Rochester's Byronic posturing and emo-ness, and made him more gallant and slightly less violent. Jane is depicted in a more feminist manner than the book. While Jane and Rochester aren't plain and ugly as specified in the book, in BBC-style fashion they looked more like real peoplet. I didn't like Jamie Bell as St. John Rivers, but that was my biggest problem. It was fun to see Judi Dench as the housekeeper. Rochester is still an "irritable ****," as a reviewer put it, but in the film I finally found him compelling as a romantic hero. Although I admit it's partly because Michael Fassbender is hot. The cinematography is absolutely gorgeous, withpre-Raphaelite-influenced imagery.

I am a huge JANE EYRE fan.I have every adaptation on JANE EYRE that is on DVD. So I was very excited to see this movie. I traveled almost 3 hours one way on the bus. I walk over 35 city blocks one way to the theatre. and I must say. IT WAS TOTALLY WORTH IT. Jane Eyre is a beautiful story that has echoed thru the ages. It show how true love can overcome anything, and can it can touch you where ever you are. It shows that once you have had the real thing. JUST ENOUGH of it will NOT due. GO SEE IT. Even if you have never read the Book.. Then after you go see it. READ THE BOOK. and grab the other adaptions they have out on DVD. I recommend 2007 and 1983 to start with. Michael and Mia were Fantastic as Rochester and Jane. So far I have seen it twice.. once it gets a wider release I plan on seeing it again...

They did a good job keeping true to Bronte's characters. Mia Wasiskowska did an excellent job! She gave a wonderful performance.