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.

Adrian´s rating: 7
First watched (in full): 11th-13th April 2009 (owned, DVD)

The 10th Kingdom is one of Lou’s staple favourites. Enjoyable, original, interesting characters, but very long - which is why this was my first full viewing. (I try to limit the time I spend watching tv, Lou finds it difficult to stop watching something until it is finished - and hence she often doesn’t have the patience to wait for me to keep up. Still, she makes an effort with shows I really enjoy.)