Mia Wasikowska's Jane Eyre (2011) Movie Review

I was excited for this version of Jane Eyre, which features Mia Wasikowska and Michael Fassbender. Written by Moira Buffini, this movie is based on the 1847 book by Charlotte Bronte and will appeal to fans of period dramas.

Set in the 19th century, Jane Eyre leaves Thornfield Hall, the estate where she works as a governess, because both the home and the owners have pushed her as far as she can go. Since she has no home of her own, a clergyman offers her refuge in his. It is while living and recovering in that home that she looks back at the years she spent in Thornfield Hall.

This version of Jane Eyre was rated one of the most anticipated movies of 2011 by The Playlist who said, "As bookish nerds, we're psyched for this one, largely thanks to Fukunaga's style and great casting with Judi Dench, Jamie Bell and Imogen Poots rounding out the cast." I love a good period movie and just about anything with Judi Dench.

On this page, you will find more information about this new version of Jane Eyre. You can watch the Official Jane Eyre movie trailer, which is shown below. The trailer reveals a deep and dark movie, which captures the imagination...

• RELEASE DATE: March 11, 2011
• WRITERS: Moira Buffini wrote the screenplay based on the novel by Charlotte Bronte
• DIRECTOR: Cary Fukunaga
• RATING: PG-13
• RUN TIME: 121 Minutes
• CAST:

  
  

  Mia Wasikowska as Jane Eyre

  Michael Fassbender as Edward Rochester

  Jamie Bell as St. John Rivers

  Judi Dench as Mrs. Fairfax

  Sally Hawkins as Mrs. Reed

  Imogen Poots as Blanche Ingram

  Holliday Grainger as Diana Rivers

  Tamzin Merchant as Mary Rivers

  Jayne Wisener as Bessie Lee

  Romy Settbon Moore as Adele

  Amelia Clarkson as Young Jane Eyre

  Freya Parks as Helen Burns

  Rosie Cavaliero as Grace Poole

  Harry Lloyd as Richard Mason

Cary Fukunaga directed this the latest in the endless list of Jane Eyre's movies. Apparently there are 21 film and television versions of this story.

The 2011 version of this movie was an extra special version. Fakunaga chose a stellar cast, which included Judi Dench, Jamie Bell, Sally Hawkins, Simon McBurney and Imogen Poots. Then he added two interesting actors for the lead roles -- Mia Wasikowska (Alice in Wonderland and The Kids Are All Right) as Jane and Michael Fassbender (Inglourious Basterds) as Edward Rochester.

Mia is a vivid version of Jane and Michael a truly tormented hero. Elle says that she has a breakthrough in this movie and that "it's her Jane, and Bront's as well." In this version of the movie Elle also says, Jane is reserved not meek and speaks out when required. Jane is luminous. Jane is mischievous. Fukunaga ws determined to give this movie authenticity and Elle closes with "Fukunaga's Jane Eyre is a love story, as fiercely intelligent as it is passionate. He uncovers what the bodice rippers miss: that these lovers are equals and, as such, equally deeply felt aspects of their creator."