Title: What a pity...
Product review: I read the book and adored it. I decided to purchase the film (this version being the only one I was familiar with). What a mistake. Although the role of Jane is redeamable, Mr. Rochester is overplayed; he is total gruff and grumble; absent being his redeaming qualities so well portrayed in the novel. They cut out such important parts of the book; Jane's disturbed childhood was a mere footnote. All of the novel's Gothic flavour is watered-down entirely. I had such high hopes. Stay away from this version, or, if intent upon viewing this, please read the book first so this film doesn't put you off it.
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