Matialth Good concept, poorly executed.

Salubfoto It's an amazing and heartbreaking story.

Hadrina The movie's neither hopeful in contrived ways, nor hopeless in different contrived ways. Somehow it manages to be wonderful

Keeley Coleman The thing I enjoyed most about the film is the fact that it doesn't shy away from being a super-sized-cliche;

vivianu I was about 10 when I first read the book Jane Eyre. Obviously, considering my age, did not understand everything, however, it become one of my favorites I read over years again and again. I also have seen all latest films of Jane Eyre - 2011, 2006,1997 - which left me convinced that they are unable to catch the very essence of the book. Recently I found on Youtube the 1983 version and been watching it on daily basis approximately 2 months now. For me it is a book become alive. I am so thankful for all the production team of BBC for creating such a masterpiece. I've read other reviews on IMDb regarding these mini-series and agree that there could have been a bit more intimacy between Edward and Jane as it was in book. And I would gladly watch even longer version if there would have been Jane meeting Rochester on his way back from business before wedding day, the trip to Millcote etc. Maybe there are some deleted scenes in this production? I would gladly watch them, too, if it is only possible to release. However, I am ever so thankful that the dialogues are taken straight from book almost unchanged (except shortened, but in wise, unaffected way) and not killing the classic. The hero and heroine of the book Timothy Dalton and Zelah Clarke are Mr Rochester and Miss Eyre - simple as that. I do not believe that Timothy Dalton is too handsome - he is amazing actor, in some scenes he really looks ugly in my eyes ("You examine me Miss Eyre. Do you find me handsome?"). Zelah Clarke is Jane as I imagined Jane should be. Great integrity, pride and very genteel appearance - despite not been beautiful. I do not think she looks too old - considering what a harsh sort of life she had and people in that time aged sooner than nowadays. For me she looks 18. I shall not watch any other Jane Eyre anymore as I do not want to spoil the spellbinding atmosphere created by these mini-series. I thank everyone in production of the 1983 Jane Eyre for bringing the book alive and my deep révérence to Ms Clarke and Mr Dalton. I wish you every happiness in your life with deep gratitude from my side. I already rated it 10 out of 10, but if it would have been possible I would rate it as 11 out of 10.

choro72 LOVES-Bessie. In most adaptations, Bessie is depicted as a nice person. Here, as in the book, Bessie wasn't always nice to Jane. She scolded her for no good reason just as everyone else did. However, she was the only one that showed any kindness to Jane at all.-The girls. Georgiana and Eliza were not cut! I wish they showed what happened to them, but I'm just glad they weren't cut.-Mr. John, Mr. Briggs, and John Eyre. These are secondary characters. I completely understand why they are usually cut, but it's nice to see the reference.-St. John Rivers. I loved Bicknell's depiction of St. John Rivers! He is perfectly cold and single minded as I imagined him to be.-Main characters. I thought Clarke's Jane was superior to Fontaine's. I could sense her reserved passion, and she burst at the right spots. I thought Orson Welles was the best Mr. R depicted on film, but Dalton's delivery still convinced me. He captured his internal conflict spot on. Dalton and Clarke had great chemistry.-The Gypsy. I'm so glad they kept that in!-Script. They kept most of my favorite lines from the book.The BAD-Helen Burns. Cut to grave stone? Really!? Also, her Christian beliefs were not completely depicted. This was an important point in shaping Jane's character, and it was skimmed over.-The hair. Oh the hair. I can't believe they gave Mr. R a mullet! St. John Rivers had the 70's flowing hair! This was the single, most reprehensible thing done to the book, which is why I only gave 9 stars.-Ending. I wish they showed what happened to the other characters. St. John, Mrs. Fairfax, Diana and Mary, etc.

Yass Lily This version of Jane Eyre is the best ever and I do not think any other version of Jane Eyre will ever surpass its excellence. Everything is simply perfect. Timothy Dalton as the eccentric Mr Rochester gives it all he has and I think he never did a movie better than this one in all his career. It is because of his tantalizing performance in this miniseries that the audience gets hooked to it till the last minute of the series. Of course the main actor and actress' acting is very well matched too and one can feel the chemistry between the young and unearthly Jane Eyre and Mr. Rochester right out of the screen! I highly recommend this miniseries to all Jane Eyre fans. It is a sin if you haven't watched it yet!

manigran I studied Charlotte Bronte's novel in high school, and it left me with a stunning impression. Here was a beautiful novel about a young woman's struggle to find love and acceptance in the dark times of Victorian England. This young woman was Jane Eyre, a poor and plain character with a strong mind and will of her own. Her story, which Bronte told through Jane's own eyes, was both sad and inspiring. As part of our study, we watched the 1983 adaptation of the story, and it blew me away. The mini-series not only made the effort to stay true to Bronte's original text and the essence of the story, but the actors who portrayed the characters were just great. Both Zelah Clarke (Jane Eyre) and Timothy Dalton (Jane's lover, by the name of Rochester) captured brilliantly the essence of their characters. I cannot imagine anyone else in their roles. (The other performances of Rochester in other versions such as the 2006 version lack the passion, energy, and tenderness needed to portray Rochester accurately. I say that Timothy Dalton comes out on top because he possesses all these characteristics in his portrayal of Rochester. Zelah Clarke not only looks like Jane Eyre, but she captures Jane's quiet, but firm and passionate nature brilliantly. She holds in her emotions, like the Jane of the book, at the appropriate moments in the story but allows her fire to come out in Jane's passionate scenes. The chemistry that Clarke and Dalton portray in their scenes together is also credible and true to Jane and Rochester's devoted relationship.) As well, the supporting actors also fit their roles perfectly, and the sets fit the Gothic nature of the story. I strongly recommend this version of the classic Bronte tale. If you have not read the book before, then you can watch this production as a faithful introduction to this beautiful story.