Jane Eyre (2006)

The Masterpiece Theater version

I watched this with Judy in January of 2008.

I am mixed on my reviews of Masterpiece Theater work. There are times when they slow everything down to a state of absolute dust, but in this instance, I think they have put together one of the best versions of this great story. Coming in at 240 minutes results in a serious time commitment, but it is a great story and allows itself to be spread out over several evenings if necessary – though my wife prefers the all at once shot.

Even at four hours, they had to cut some stuff (20 minute childhood?) and take some other liberties, but I think the director was seeking to preserve rather change the story, and that it is essential to my enjoying it.

Recommendation: absolutely necessary for Jane Eyre lovers, but way too long for those not that “into it.”

~ by u2isgr8 on October 29, 2009.