Jane Eyre, Masterpiece Theater 2006
Our Rating: 5 Stars
We have been convinced for the past few years that we would never find a movie that grasped us as strongly as Elizabeth Gaskells's North & South, but this adaptation of Jane Eyre proved us wrong. Although Jane Eyre is a classic, with several movie adaptations, we have avoided the movie, perceiving the plot as too dark and melancholy. While the story features such elements, we found the movie compelling and the characters emotions were portrayed with a raw and riveting quality that allowed us to be sympathetic to both Jane and Mr. Rochester.
Yet another adaptation of Charlotte Bronte's classic is due out in March 2011. We look forward to possibly watching it, but we doubt it will surpass the 2006 Masterpiece version, at least in our eyes.
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Saturday, January 29, 2011
Sunday, January 2, 2011
The Countdown to Masterpiece Classic
The most exciting event of the winter and spring t.v. season is the presentation of period dramas by Masterpiece Classic. We discovered Masterpiece Theater a few years ago, and it has been satisfying our hunger for BBC productions each season. Movies such as Little Dorrit, Sense and Sensibility, Emma, Northanger Abbey, Persuasion, Cranford, and The 39 Steps continue to captivate us with the supberb acting, riveting storylines, and stunning scenery.
Movies that we have discovered from former seasons include Daniel Deronda, Wives & Daughters, North & South, Jane Eyre, and Middlemarch. Masterpiece Classic certainly lives up to its name. These movies are timeless. We have watched several of them numerous times, and thanks to Masterpiece Classic, we have amassed quite a collection of DVDs!
The 2011 season will include Downton Abbey, Any Human Heart, and a remake of the infamous Upstairs Downstairs series. Downton Abbey, shown below, seems particularly promising.
There are only 7 days (and counting) left until the January 9th premier of Downton Abbey. Enjoy the season!
If you are a fellow Masterpiece Classic fan, we would love to hear about your favorite movies!
Movies that we have discovered from former seasons include Daniel Deronda, Wives & Daughters, North & South, Jane Eyre, and Middlemarch. Masterpiece Classic certainly lives up to its name. These movies are timeless. We have watched several of them numerous times, and thanks to Masterpiece Classic, we have amassed quite a collection of DVDs!
The 2011 season will include Downton Abbey, Any Human Heart, and a remake of the infamous Upstairs Downstairs series. Downton Abbey, shown below, seems particularly promising.
There are only 7 days (and counting) left until the January 9th premier of Downton Abbey. Enjoy the season!
If you are a fellow Masterpiece Classic fan, we would love to hear about your favorite movies!
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