Adrian Mateljan

Adrian’s rating: 7 (Watch once)
First watched: 14th - 15th June 2009 (DVD, owned)

Lou has me reading Jasper Fforde’s “The Eyre Affair” and decided that I needed to watch “Jane Eyre” (the 2006 BBC One miniseries) for “background”. I haven’t finished “The Eyre Affair” yet - so no spoilers please. I haven’t read the novel, so I can’t compare the miniseries to that.

The plot and characters are interesting enough, and the scenes and acting of the miniseries did not leave me in disbelief or anything. I guess this is simply not my viewing preference, and so while interesting to watch once, I can’t see myself going out of my way to watch again.

Interestingly, Lou and I disagree over the motivations of Mr Rochester. I think he comes across as a bit of a spoilt brat - seeking pity when he can and playing and toying with others for his own amusement. Yes he has a dark past - but I couldn’t help but think he used this more as an excuse than anything else. He is extremely lucky that compared to everyone else in Jane’s life he is almost a saint.

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