Jane Eyre
Film Review
For classics and film adaptations, there are several even movies inspired by them, as with Hitchcock’s Rebecca.
On this occasion I want to share the one that was made in 2011, by Cary Fukunaga.
To begin with, I think that the choice of the leading actors Jane Eyre, played by Mia Wasikowska and Mr. Rochester, played by Michael Fassbender, was a wise decision because Mia physically fits the descriptions given in the book, which is not only limited to the youth of Adele’s tutor; Michael, on the other hand, has the “tough features” with which Jane describes Mr. Rochester.
However, I find that Mia and Michael fit their roles not only because of their physical similarity to the characters depicted in the novel, but because they both capture the spirit of the characters.
Jane from the beginning to the end of the novel, transits through many states. Jane is an orphan, she goes to live in a school as a pupil, then she becomes a teacher, then she becomes the tutor of a girl from a rich house, in short… She even changes her economic status and all these changes also cause changes in Jane , and these changes carry over into Mia’s performance.
On the other hand, Michael manages to convey the essence of Mr. Rochester in his attitude, it is that in the book this character is a being that causes fear, not in the sense that he can hurt you physically, but in the sense that it hides something and this secret for some reason terrifies, not only the person who discovers it but also Rochester himself and once this secret is revealed, Rochester becomes vulnerable… Fassbender, he achieves it to the whole.
On the other hand, the settings, the handling of the color palette, the setting and even the costumes are so well done, that it is a visual pleasure to see that the details are so well taken care of.
The scenes of the exteriors to match the lighting, give you the impression of being immersed in the book, it is that the first meeting in the forest of Jane and Rochester, is as epic as in the book, the innocence of Jane, the Rochester sarcasm, the forest, the wind, everything is beautiful.
A highly recommended film, however, the end of the film and the end of the novel differ, however not all films will film the entire novel verbatim, which marks the hallmark of the director.
Fukunaga’s ending is beautiful, visually speaking, and also (to my liking) gives the characters proper closure.
Between the movie and the novel, I prefer the novel because in it we find more details than in the movie, however, the movie is also very good, so if you haven’t seen it yet, what are you waiting for.
Which do you prefer, the movie or the novel?
Until next time
Lola
