In a largely faithful re-interpretation of the original, this new cinema treatment of the Jane Eyre story brings a major classic back to the big screen with great finesse.
Based on the 19th Century novel by Charlotte Bronte, it tells the achingly romantic tale of two tortured souls who are searching for a deep and abiding love.
Beautifully directed and executed it recounts the poignant story of a poor orphan, neglected by her aunt and sent away to Lowood School where, with grim determination and indomitable spirit, she overcomes all the odds to become an intelligent and very accomplished young lady.
At eighteen she leaves to be the governess at Thornfield Hall where she meets the dark and moody Mr Rochester, a smouldering figure of a man who harbours a terrible secret.
Terrific performances by Mia Wasikowska and Michael Fassbender, thoughtful and emotionally engaging throughout, leave us with totally believable characters that live-on in the mind's eye.
These two are strongly supported by Jamie Bell as St John Rivers and Judi Dench as Mrs Fairfax, beautifully played and a delight to watch.
The story unfolds from Gateshead in Geordieland to the great towers of Thornfield Hall and then on to the harsh and inhospitable moors, where St John lives with his two sisters, in relative poverty.
Beautiful cinematography from Adriano Goldman, complimented by subtle lighting throughout, help make this film a truly magical experience.
Totally absorbing from start to finish, thanks to the masterful direction from Cary Fukunaga, it is well worthy of a clutch of Oscars.
Marred perhaps only by its rather abrupt and foreshortened final scenes, it is most enjoyable and well worth seeing.
Click rating 8/10
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