Jane Eyre

4/4

My second viewing of Jane Eyre elevates it into one of my undeniable classics. It is unlike anything else I have ever seen; I am deeply in love with the characters, the story, the acting. Wasikowska and Fassbender construct a pair of characters and performances that is in my eyes comparable in strength only to the pair of Blue is the Warmest Colour.

I am thankful that Jane Eyre is so unique, at least in my history, because in such a case it is easy to call it a favorite movie of mine. I am sure that with exposure to other films of this genre I would be underimpressed by the Fukunaga take on Bronte. Yet I am overly happy that I get to call this simple and powerful piece a part of me. It is my first of the genre, so it will always hold a certain place. I think that the direction and adaptation are good, and no more; however, the performances will stand forever in me, and what Charlotte Bronte put into her masterpiece can scarcely be topped in all of cinema. Mia Wasikowska is so graceful and strong with every subtlety, is flawless and is built for the part. Michael Fassbender puts everything into the face of Fairfax Rochester-- every conflict is clear in this actor's eyes. The two together, with the assistance of an, in my opinion, unbelievable Charlotte Bronte dialogue, create a presence of immense power. I care so much for these characters that even referring to the actors is a little painful.

Jane Eyre is simple and small. It is a period piece. Maybe it has low potential to make a statement or make a difference. But it shook me.