Title: Far, far inferior to the 1973 version
Review: I'm sorry but I can't understand how Tim Dalton can match the Rochester described in Charlotte Bronte's novel. He is described as the exact opposite of young and handsome. Tim does a lot of staring and theatrical acting in the part of Rochester and that's about it. Zelah Clark just doesn't capture the fire and character of Jane in the novel and where is the chemistry? She also looks far too old for the part. The 1973 adaptation is outstanding, every scene is wonderful and Michael Jayston and Sorcha Cusack ARE Rochester and Jane. Having seen the 1973 version nothing else compares favourably and this 1983 version is completely dull, certainly doesn't capture the essence of the novel. I wouldn't recommend it but if you haven't seen any other version then this is probably just ok. Not a classic by any means! A plodding romance it is but Jane Eyre it isn't.
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