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tlg
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Re: which is movie is best?
Aug 18, 2004 12:58 PM
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dear crl,
Do check out the A&E version. Although the characters are not attractive, they weren't in the book either. Thornfield Hall is shown more,(by the way there is a Thornfield Hall, check the website). I just found it very good. Very well developed.
tlg
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*Ana*
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Re: which is movie is best?
Jun 30, 2004 12:31 AM
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Hey everyone!
As Iīve posted here a few hours ago, Iīm argentinian, and my english is not as accurate as I wish? so I hope you will understand me, anyway? lol
I saw this ?A&E Jane Eyre? version a few days ago and I ABSOLUTELY LOVE IT!!!!!!!
So, my single and short answer should be, withouth thinking: THE BEST IS A&E VERSION!! I didnīt saw the T.D. nor O.W. versions, but I think neither one are could be as much as passionate as this one.
Ciaran Hinds is just too cute and loveable in this Rochesterīs role, that you canīt help to fall in love with him! (hehe).
So, some people here have sayed a few things that I would like to comment 
Hope you donīt mind, girls >> Without a doubt the Ciaran Hinds/Samantha Morton version is far superior to the rest. >> Hinds is just too perfect >> I hope they never make another version or horror of horrors - serialize it - why spoil what they have just made perfect? Does anyone agree? I absolutely agree with all of you, girls! This version is very passionate, and I think that Ciaran Hinds ?IS? Mr. Rochester! What do you think? >>My grandmother bought my first version for me when I was ten and I have lost count of how many times I have read it. I take the book from my family library when I was about that age. I simply couldnīt stop reading! And I read it again many, many times since then!!! >> I'm currently reading Jane again then plan on watching the film again I totally understand you! When I finished the A&E version of the story, Iīve run and read the book again! Aw! >> This one, with the brilliant actor, Ciaran Hinds, is vastly superior and so very intense, with deep emotions by the supremely gifted cast. It's wonderful. I think, too, it may be cut, but that's OK. Yeah, the movie IS a bit short? but? what the heck? We love the movie, anyway!! >> I think what REALLY got to me in this one was the acting!... oh my, could I feel the tension between the two... I think there was a much stronger sense of the emotions in this one... the characters just seemed to feel so much more real to me. The scene right before Jane leaves Thornfield is heart-wrenching as she refuses to lower herself to mistress, and Rochester's pleas for her to stay... Absolutely! My favorite scene was when she cames back to Thornfield and he is waiting for her up there on the wall? and heīs so mad because she didnīt sended him a letter! And he tells her that he went twice to town looking for her? Awwww! I lost the counting of how many times I watched that single part! Soooo sweet moment! >> I have read the book at least a dozen times since I was a kid. You know... I once had an English Lit professor tell me I was nuts to list Jane Eyre as one of my favorite books... he said it was a boring story. Oh my! How he dare to say that!
Well? not anyone has to be perfect, you know? some people? just wonīt get it?
And for the ones that didnīt watched this movie yet (The A&E version, I mean) What are you waiting for????
Each minute count, girls!! (hehe)
Hope to read you soon!
*Ana*
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Pij
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Re: which is movie is best?
Dec 24, 2003 5:21 PM
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I watched the A&E version of Jane Eyre about 10 times in a row! I LOVED it! I watched the other versions after seeing this one... they paled in comparison. I suggest watching this version before making a purchase.
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Thornfield Maiden
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Re: which is movie is best?
Dec 21, 2003 2:27 AM
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I have to say that A&E's version is the best I've seen so far. Ciaran Hinds is the best onscreen portrayal of Rochester, in my humble opinion. I didn't see any chemistry between Hurt and his co-star, though some of the scenes were romantic. The Hinds/Morton team is the best representation of Rochester/Jane. Yes, they did skip over the St. John story a little, but I found myself thrilled to get back to the Rochester/Jane angst and love part that I didn't miss the side story.
Ciaran Hinds also does a great job of Frederick Wentworth opposite Amanda Root in Jane Austen's Persuasion.
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Pallas
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Re: which is movie is best?
Dec 17, 2003 8:22 PM
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Without a doubt the Ciaran Hinds/Samantha Morton version is far superior to the rest. Although William Hurt has been my favourite American actor since Body Heat, I'm afraid in this instance Hinds is just too perfect. I love it so much I have two videos of it (in case one should break), and I now see it is available on DVD - Hurrah! My only regret is they skipped over the St. John story, but
that's all right - as long as Mr. Rochester is there I'm happy! He is my favourite all time character in a book. My grandmother bought my first version for me when I was ten and I have lost count of how many times I have read it.
Frankly, I think most of the other versions pale besides this one. The George C. Scott is dreadful, in my humble opinion.
I hope they never make another version or horror of horrors - serialize it - why spoil what they have just made perfect? Does anyone agree? I am a new computer user and have just found this A & E site, otherwise I would have replied before. Hope I'm not too late. Has anyone seen anything else with Ciaran Hinds in? Persuasion, Oscar & Lucinda, Mayor of Caasterbridge - his acting is faultless - I think!
Pallas
PS Being British I have been lucky enough to go to Haworth a few times - the atmosphere of those moors just oozes Brontes.
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aLiCeX
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Re: which is movie is best?
Aug 7, 2003 3:33 PM
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Just thought you Bronte fans might like to hear that I am going to Haworth on Saturday. After visiting the vicarage I intend going for a walk on the moors followed by a few beers in the pub.
Not that I'm trying to make you jealous or anything, it's just that it might give us something to talk about, seeing the thread has gone a bit quiet.
Alice. x
P.S. I only live a 12 miles away (sorry).
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Cherrie
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Aug 3, 2003 8:01 AM
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All I know is that I REALLY REALLY did not care for the George C. Scott/Susannah York version (1970). There seemed to be little to no chemistry between them. Besides, Susannah is MUCH too pretty to play Jane. I hated how the story was edited. Whatever happened to Adelle in that movie? George C. Scott played Rochester too "SOFT."
I own this version plus the BBC Version (1983) starring Zelah Clarke & Timothy Dalton. I have ordered the 1944 Version and hope that it'll be a great novel adaption. I've heard that version is just as good as the 1983 version.
Timothy Dalton...yes, I found him too handsome for the role of Rochester, yet he plays the part so well, I could not help but overlook how handsome he is. Zelah Clarke played a near perfect Jane because she had the look of purity and piety about her. She was able to perk up in an instant. They were both so convincing as a couple and I could feel the passion, love and jealousy between them. This version is mostly true to the novel. I appreciate it when the movie is as close to the novel as possible.
I truly cannot say enough about that movie.
What do you think?
<3, Cherrie
Hawaii, USA
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aLiCeX
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Re: best Jane Eyre--Someone Agrees with me too
Jun 23, 2003 7:05 PM
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For Ciaran Hinds, check out the 1995 BBC version of Austen's 'Persuasion'; in my opinion, up there with P&P.
Also, Sam Morten is perfect as Miss Smith in ITV's 'Jane Austen's Emma'; a far superior version than the campy Gwyneth Paltrow romp.
Alice. x
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moonraven7
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Re: best Jane Eyre--Someone Agrees with me too
Jun 15, 2003 7:03 PM
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Hello again,
The Orson Welles/Joan Fontaine Jane Eyre is The Best -- if you can find it on VHS, or whatever. Hopefully, everyone was able to see the Ciaran Hinds' version earlier today. I could scream not liking the Wm. Hurt performance -- sorry gang. I, too, loved the book reading it as a young girl. It's just beautiful. But get this version and it's $14.95 which is a deeeelicious price. Ciaran is terrific too in the Jane Austen movies. He's very intense. Has a marvelous face. Today, everyone looks alike. Also, he's a fine actor. Have fun.
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moonraven7
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Re: which is movie is best?
Jun 15, 2003 6:52 PM
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Hi there,
I am writing this in June 2003, Father's Day, yet, so I may be too late. Jane Eyre was on earlier today. I do not like the Wm. Hurt version at all. This one, with the brilliant actor, Ciaran Hinds, is vastly superior and so very intense, with deep emotions by the supremely gifted cast. It's wonderful. I think, too, it may be cut, but that's OK. Of course, the old movie made in the '40s, I think, with Orson Welles, Joan Fontaine, in wonderful Black & White, with a fabulous music score by Bernard Hermann is an outstanding film experience -- really the best of them all. A very young Liz Taylor has a small but key role in it too. But Ciaran is highly emotional as the dark, moody and frustrated Rochester. The actress is lovely too. I am planning to buy this version ASAP. This version reminds me a little of the old Wuthering Heights film with Lawrence Olivier -- because of its intensity. Don't buy the Hurt film, please. Take care and enjoy. And I think A&E is great.
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oldadage
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Oct 25, 2002 4:49 PM
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Just how many movies are there?... have I seen them all, or are there more I haven't seen?
I've seen the:
Orson Welles
I have this one on video, and there's just something about this version I love. I think Orson Welles is great.
George C. Scott
This version was kind of forgettable for me... I saw it a long time ago as a kid, and I remember really disliking George C. Scott.
Timothy Dalton
He is too good looking, but I do like how true the story is to the book... it does get slow at times, but they even cover the whole St. John story, and her coming into money. I own this one too.
William Hurt
Too sappy for me, and Jane was too good looking... actually, they both were.
Ciaran Hinds
This story is shortened quite a bit from the book, but very good... actually I just rented this one from the video store last night to see if I wanted to get my own copy. I thought Ciaran Hinds made an excellent Rochester, although I thought he was a bit more severe than Timothy Dalton in the BBC version. I think what REALLY got to me in this one was the acting!... oh my, could I feel the tension between the two... I think there was a much stronger sense of the emotions in this one... the characters just seemed to feel so much more real to me. The scene right before Jane leaves Thornfield is heart-wrenching as she refuses to lower herself to mistress, and Rochester's pleas for her to stay...
I hope this helps. Oh... and I have read the book at least a dozen times since I was a kid. You know... I once had an English Lit professor tell me I was nuts to list Jane Eyre as one of my favorite books... he said it was a boring story.
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C.A.
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Oct 5, 2002 1:55 AM
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Hello everyone. This is my first JE post. The first JE movie I saw was with OW/JF and I really enjoyed it. I have the one with George C. Scott but it's not my favorite. The W.Hurt and T.Dalton versions both had scenes that I loved and hated. My favorite version would have to be the A&E one. It stars Ciaran Hinds and Samantha Morton. To me he looked more like Mr.Rochester should look. CH is a gorgeous Irishman IMO though, but a good Rochester. It's hard to tell when it will air again, but the last two times I saw it was in the fall/winter, sorry couldn't be of more help.
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darkangel
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Aug 15, 2002 10:58 PM
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Hi CRL I just found this site and came upon your posting. I think the best movie version of Jane Eyre is with Joan Fontaine & Orson Welles. I don't know how old it is, but it's great. I first read Jane Eyre about 17 years ago and loved it. About 4 years after reading the book I was switching channels one night about 1:00 am and stopped at this movie that looked interesting. After watching for about 20 min. I realized it was Jane Eyre. Needless to say I was engrossed for the rest of the movie. I've never seen the version you're talking about. I'm currently reading Jane again then plan on watching the film again. If you come across the Joan/Orson version I would definately recommend it. Luce
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ilovrom.movies
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Aug 11, 2002 4:27 PM
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I also think that Dalton was a little to mean and violent! Like telling Jane to go away when she came back to him at first! Yeah right, in the book he didn't want to let her go! Anyway, I liked the 96' version okay. Though I wish it spent more time at Thornfield. I haven't seen the A&E one yet and really want to! Does anyone now when it will air?
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CRL
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Aug 9, 2002 5:35 PM
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Jane Eyre is with out a doubt my favorite book. I am now trying to find the best movie version of this novle. I have seen the BBC version and have a question. Was Daltons protrayal in the film accurate? Although he seemed pasionate, he almost seemed too violent and it made me dislike the film. I also saw the 1996 version with William Hurt and although it was very different from the book (a turn off) some of the scenes were terribly romantic (after his bed was on fire). I have not seen the A&E version yet (I need to know when it will air next)and would like to know if since I do not like the BBC version, if the a and e version is the best or should I purchase the one with William Hurt. Thank you for a response!
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