It's hard to see any effort in the film. There's no comedy to speak of, no real drama and, worst of all.

As somebody who had not heard any of this before, it became a curious phenomenon to sit and watch a film and slowly have the realities begin to click into place.

One of the worst ways to make a cult movie is to set out to make a cult movie.

This is a dark and sometimes deeply uncomfortable drama

Unlike other adaptations that focus solely on the Victorian era, this gives a more modern twist on the classic tale of Jane Eyre. I feel like this is exactly what I saw in my head as I read the novel. Mia Wasikowska's performance is superb, she embodies all of the characteristics I associate with Jane. The fire scene (my favourite in the novel) between her and Michael Fassbender is captivating and real. The gothic element of the novel is also widely explored and showcased especially in this adaptation which I love because it's such a huge theme of the novel, which isn't as explored as much in the other films where they usually focus on the Romance theme. Love love love

made fassbender look horrendous, a feat i had before thought impossible. that exceptionally disgusting hair and sideburns, like mold clinging to to sides of his visage. am appalled. suggest reading the book beforehand if you wish too, so that you are not assaulted with those terrible images and end up swooning (with horror, not delight, i might specify). could not even concentrate my utmost attention upon the movie as i intended to, but instead languished and became feeble with such a terrifying countenance swimming before my eyes, comparable to even frankenstein's monster or other paralyzing creatures. rest assured, this horrifying attempt at even the most basic of facial hair will flounder within my nightmares for months, robbing me of the rest and escape I so greatly desire. and even in my waking moments those images will render my days living nightmares, as that face creeps upon the most inconspicuous of moments, upturning even the fondest moments and haunting me like a vengeful shade, forever watching. Is is one of those terrible sights that you wish immediately to unsee, to cleanse ( or perhaps more appropriately, bleach) your mind of such abominable likenesses, wishing fervently to be able to atone for for whatever undue sins you may have committed. fassbender's slovenly appearance provides little incentive to view the movie and much distaste is invoked instead.

This film adaptation of Jane Eyre is told in flashbacks but looks like a stripped down version of the story.Mia Wasikowska looks plain and innocent enough as a governess for the daughter of a wealthy man. Michael Fassbender oozes broodiness as Rochester, the father of the child but he hides a deep secret and sadness.Rochester tentatively falls for Jane and asks her to marry him. Jane is confused and hesitant but agrees however during the wedding ceremony, Rochester's dark secret is revealed.I reckon the film could had done without the flashbacks and told in a more straightforward manner. The period setting is suitably sparse and bleak which is certainly in keeping with the underlying theme of the story.The film is not entirely successful, it never clicks until Fassbender arrives as the craggy, rude and abrupt Rochester. I did not feel it was cinematic enough. A BBC film that was better suited for the small screen.

Charlotte Brontë's Jane Eyre provides a catharsis for love and romance in its pure and concentrated form. It is nearly impossible to portray it fully in a movie of 2 hours. Cary Fukunaga (The Director) has done a very good job considering these difficulties.The casting of Mia Wasikowska (Jane Eyre) and Michael Fassbender (Edward Rochester) are appropriate. Mia's subtle expressions of yearning, love and despair are beautiful. I cannot think of a better actress than Mia to play the role of Jane Eyre. Though Michael Fassbender does not fit Brontë's description of a manly and not-so- handsome figure, he does a perfect portrayal of Rochester's character otherwise. Jamie Bell's performance seems to be dwarfed by the acting of the two lead actors, which is otherwise a decent performance.The ending of the movie, in my opinion was a bit abrupt – considering the way it is narrated in the novel.Overall this movie is one of the best adaptations of classical literature I have seen.10 out of 10.