Well, I know that many of you that have stuck through reading my blogs (yes, I know it's been awhile since my last blog and I'm sorry I haven't posted anything lately) may have already seen the movie I am about to review. But if not, then welcome to the first Hipsy's View Blog of 2012!!!
Today, I am reviewing a movie based on one of my favorite books from the Romantic/Goth Era, Jane Eyre. In fact, I may have never read this book if not for my high school Honors Senior English class, so a shout out to my English teacher, Mrs. Burgoyne, for having me read the novel.
Anyway, I must say this motion picture version of this classic story has to be one of my favorites between the two I have seen (this version I am reviewing and the 1996 version, starring William Hurt and Charlotte Gainsbourg). The plot of the story follows a young governess in her personal journey in finding her place in life, and on the way she discovers pain, fear, anger, hope, and love. This movie's plot stays very close to the novel and I think the cast was chosen very well. Mia Wasikowska does a well job as "poor, obscure, plain and little" Jane, Judi Dench was perfectly chosen to be Mrs. Fairfax (in my opinion), and Michael Fassbender's portrayal of Mr. Edward Fairfax Rochester is exactly how I imagined him to be as I read the book. Even the setting of Thornfield is wonderful and well-placed. The only things that I judged against were the portrayal of Blanche Ingram and the ending. I had always imagined young Ingram as a proud woman, with blonde hair, and a little older than Jane (but not by much). And the ending, I think, could have had more, even though it was a wonderful ending.
If you have not seen this movie yet, I advise you to watch it, especially if you are a Romantic (like myself when it comes to books and movies). Even those that have read the book before watching any of the Jane Eyre movies would enjoy this version, I guarantee it. And if you have not read this story before, I highly advise you to read it; classic stories like this one are always fun and interesting challenges to ensue. Until next time, this is Hispy telling everyone to enjoy your books, music, and videos.
Anyway, I must say this motion picture version of this classic story has to be one of my favorites between the two I have seen (this version I am reviewing and the 1996 version, starring William Hurt and Charlotte Gainsbourg). The plot of the story follows a young governess in her personal journey in finding her place in life, and on the way she discovers pain, fear, anger, hope, and love. This movie's plot stays very close to the novel and I think the cast was chosen very well. Mia Wasikowska does a well job as "poor, obscure, plain and little" Jane, Judi Dench was perfectly chosen to be Mrs. Fairfax (in my opinion), and Michael Fassbender's portrayal of Mr. Edward Fairfax Rochester is exactly how I imagined him to be as I read the book. Even the setting of Thornfield is wonderful and well-placed. The only things that I judged against were the portrayal of Blanche Ingram and the ending. I had always imagined young Ingram as a proud woman, with blonde hair, and a little older than Jane (but not by much). And the ending, I think, could have had more, even though it was a wonderful ending.
If you have not seen this movie yet, I advise you to watch it, especially if you are a Romantic (like myself when it comes to books and movies). Even those that have read the book before watching any of the Jane Eyre movies would enjoy this version, I guarantee it. And if you have not read this story before, I highly advise you to read it; classic stories like this one are always fun and interesting challenges to ensue. Until next time, this is Hispy telling everyone to enjoy your books, music, and videos.
