If you live near a theater showing it and are looking for a good movie experience, I cannot recommend it highly enough. Without comparing it to the novel (which I have't read) or any other film versions (I've only seen the 1944 version) I must say it is a thrilling film experience, even if you know the basic story. Cheers to the director, Cary Fukunaga, who did a marvelous job, and to the screenwriters. You can get a sense of Jane's yearning for freedom from the very first scenes, and what she will do to achieve it. I loved what was done with the flashback scenes and the focus on the life-changing decisions that Jane has to make. It's a fine period film with beautiful scenery. And amazing performances, especially from Mia Wasikowska, as Jane. Also, Jamie Bell (as St. John Rivers) impressed me. The actor who plays Rochester, Michael Fassbender is great. Judi Dench's presence in the film (as Mrs Fairfax) is a highlight. A modern day classic, and a must-see. A+ Not on DVD. In cinemas now.
It is PG-13 for brief moments of violence and some mature subject matter. If you know the story you will know what to expect; in the beginning young Jane is hit, and later, Helen is hit in the school.
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