I have a big crush on three fictional characters — Mr. Darcy from Pride and Prejudice, Batman, and Mr. Rochester from Jane Eyre. All three men are smart, mysterious, slightly tortured, and they are all ‘man enough’ to handle a strong woman. I love the story of Jane Eyre in all its Gothic glory — the repressed emotions, pent-up sexual desire, grand manor homes, and lonely moors equal Romance with a capital R.
Director Cary Fukunaga does a good job of keeping our emotions on edge with great music, beautiful photography, and nice pacing. Miss Wasikowska’s Jane is strong without being defiant and plain without being dowdy. Mr. Fassbender as Rochester is smoldering, and yes, tortured.
A lot of guys will refuse to see this “chick flick” — instead opting for an action movie that will leave you dizzy from a harrowing car chase rather than emotion. Let me give you something to think about: This is a Victorian era film. The characters’ wild desires are suppressed throughout the movie. The pent-up sexual tension is passed right along to the audience, an aphrodisiac of sorts — why not take advantage. Or, you could go see that car chase movie — zoom! bang! crash! — but you should know: car chases give us a HEADACHE!
A great story, good acting and beautiful scenery = QQQq
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I love LOVE love this novel, and cannot wait to see the movie! Chick Flick does not apply to a well written story–”The Notebook,” “Les Miserables,” “The Beautiful and Damned,” and most of the great love stories ever written were written by MEN: )
And yes, car chases give me a headache!