I really gave it a shot. I thought by the previews that this might have had some sort of thriller aspect to it. Oops, this gives away that I’ve never read the book. Oh well. I never read Wuthering Heights either. I couldn’t even get through the Cliff’s Notes. It should have come as no shock to me that I didn’t enjoy Jane Eyre the movie. It’s the story of a 1800s girl who is overlooked, abused and under-appreciated, then finds true love, loses it and then gets it back. Hope I didn’t spoil it for you.
Synopsis (via Focus Features): Jane Eyre (Mia Wasikowska) flees Thornfield House, where she works as a governess for wealthy Edward Rochester (Michael Fassbender). The isolated and imposing residence — and Mr. Rochester’s coldness — have sorely tested the young woman’s resilience, forged years earlier when she was orphaned. As Jane reflects upon her past and recovers her natural curiosity, she will return to Mr. Rochester – and the terrible secret that he is hiding…
It’s a beautifully shot film and acted very well, but I just couldn’t get over the story. There’s not enough meat in it to really intrigue me. Most of the time when watching I just realized how boring life must have been and what I would have done to pass the time. What’s strange is that there is a small aspect of suspense in the film, but nothing really comes of it. I was really hoping for more of a thrill aspect and less of the obvious and unnecessary jump scares.
I’m not going to say it’s a terrible movie, because it’s really not. It’s got all the elements, it just didn’t work for me. I went to see this on a whim on a Monday at 4pm. The theater was nearly full with people over 50. I’m not sure if this is the intended demographic, but they seemed to really enjoy it. I wanted more. I’m not satisfied with stories of love between two people who don’t really know each other. “Marry me,” is not what you say to someone you just kissed for the first time. I guess I’m too old (or young) for that.
Jane Eyre was released on MArch 11th and is directed by Cary Fukunaga
Rating: A predictable story in a very simple time. 4/10
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