@@kaylahensley1581 I love that scene. I find myself coming back to that quote so many times in my life. "I can live alone if self respect and circumstance require me so to do. I need not sell my soul to buy bliss for I have an inward treasure born with me which can keep me alive if all extraneous delights should be denied or offered only at a price that I cannot afford"
Although I understand why people liked Toby Stephens so much (he embodies the man we'd prefer Rochester to be, rather than as he is actually described) in the end the most authentic-to-the-book Rochester was Timothy Dalton, because you KNOW that he not only read the book, but took time to understand the character and interpret him as closely to the original material as he could. He captures Charlotte Bronte's description of Rochester in all his varying tempers: mercurial, sardonic, saturnine, playful, irritable, selfish, teasing, passionate. He manages to capture the whole spectrum. . Without fail, Timothy brings layers and nuance to all the characters he plays. Sadly, I didn't feel the chemistry between him and Zelah, although she made a very sweet and earnest Jane. I think she was almost overwhelmed by Timothy's charisma. Not really her fault, he just about burns up the screen with his fiery performance.
I really enjoyed seeing what other versions are out there, but sheesh! How is Orion Welles 1943 version not getting mentioned?! Should be in the top spot for casting, drama, and style. My 2 cents.
There are sooooo many things wrong with this ranking, starting with the fact that there are way more than five adaptations of the novel. The dialogue in the 2006 version is completely different from the Bronte novel and there are too many additions to the storyline. You completely missed my favorite version, the 1973 BBC adaptation starring Cusack and Jayston. For faithfulness to the novel, it is equal to the 1983 Dalton/Clarke version. Don't know who the Couch Queens are, but definitely NOT hardcore Jane Eyre fans.
Nope, the Timothy Dalton version was the best. I felt that one stayed true to the characters. I see that in one of those versions there is a happy scene at the end with Adele, Edward and Jane. That isn't true to the book. They sent Adele to school at the end of the book. She isn't really part of their reunion. I remember the first time I saw the Timothy Dalton one. I was up at my cousin's camp and I had just gotten back from a swim. I sat down in the living room to dry off and it was playing on the TV. I was mesmerized. Next thing I knew it was several hours later and I was hooked. From there I went on to read the book. Then I read everything from the Brontes. It is still my all-time favorite book.
Impressive you managed to put the 1996 version in high spot. Many "Jane Eyre" fans don't like that version and it's good to see some people appreciate it.
I totally agree with your number one pick I've seen so many adaptations and by far your number one pick brings the book more to life......but still if you've only ever seen a film of it you are missing out on so much by not reading the book
Haddon Hall in Derbyshire is a must visit for any Jane Eyre lover as it is the place for Thornfield in so many adaptations of the novel. (Also no so far away from Chatsworth...)
Timothy Dalton is a great actor and he can play a maniac as well as a bumbling idiot with so much flair and believability !!!!
Jane Eyre 1983 should be first in my opinion.
Dalton was magnetic in this. The dialogue was literally from the book. Definitely the best
Plus it included the gypsy scene, that’s my litmus test for JE adaptations.
@@kaylahensley1581 I love that scene. I find myself coming back to that quote so many times in my life. "I can live alone if self respect and circumstance require me so to do. I need not sell my soul to buy bliss for I have an inward treasure born with me which can keep me alive if all extraneous delights should be denied or offered only at a price that I cannot afford"
Although I understand why people liked Toby Stephens so much (he embodies the man we'd prefer Rochester to be, rather than as he is actually described) in the end the most authentic-to-the-book Rochester was Timothy Dalton, because you KNOW that he not only read the book, but took time to understand the character and interpret him as closely to the original material as he could. He captures Charlotte Bronte's description of Rochester in all his varying tempers: mercurial, sardonic, saturnine, playful, irritable, selfish, teasing, passionate. He manages to capture the whole spectrum. . Without fail, Timothy brings layers and nuance to all the characters he plays. Sadly, I didn't feel the chemistry between him and Zelah, although she made a very sweet and earnest Jane. I think she was almost overwhelmed by Timothy's charisma. Not really her fault, he just about burns up the screen with his fiery performance.
I really enjoyed seeing what other versions are out there, but sheesh! How is Orion Welles 1943 version not getting mentioned?! Should be in the top spot for casting, drama, and style. My 2 cents.
2006 version with Ruth Wilson & Toby Stephens is the BEST!
1983 has my heart ❤
There are sooooo many things wrong with this ranking, starting with the fact that there are way more than five adaptations of the novel. The dialogue in the 2006 version is completely different from the Bronte novel and there are too many additions to the storyline. You completely missed my favorite version, the 1973 BBC adaptation starring Cusack and Jayston. For faithfulness to the novel, it is equal to the 1983 Dalton/Clarke version. Don't know who the Couch Queens are, but definitely NOT hardcore Jane Eyre fans.
Nope, the Timothy Dalton version was the best. I felt that one stayed true to the characters. I see that in one of those versions there is a happy scene at the end with Adele, Edward and Jane. That isn't true to the book. They sent Adele to school at the end of the book. She isn't really part of their reunion. I remember the first time I saw the Timothy Dalton one. I was up at my cousin's camp and I had just gotten back from a swim. I sat down in the living room to dry off and it was playing on the TV. I was mesmerized. Next thing I knew it was several hours later and I was hooked. From there I went on to read the book. Then I read everything from the Brontes. It is still my all-time favorite book.
Impressive you managed to put the 1996 version in high spot. Many "Jane Eyre" fans don't like that version and it's good to see some people appreciate it.
I totally agree with your number one pick I've seen so many adaptations and by far your number one pick brings the book more to life......but still if you've only ever seen a film of it you are missing out on so much by not reading the book
Number two should not even be in this top 5. William Hurt was a great actor, but no Rochester.
But Charlotte Gainsbourg is Jane.
Haddon Hall in Derbyshire is a must visit for any Jane Eyre lover as it is the place for Thornfield in so many adaptations of the novel. (Also no so far away from Chatsworth...)
I agree. The 2006 version is the best of them all.
Hurrah!! Yes Wilson/Stephens are my fave!