Compared to the original, the love in the movie seems a bit understated, but that's forgivable considering the length.
Jane Eyre, the director chose Charlotte Gainsbourg, who was only 20 years old at the time. I think it's understandable that this maverick and daring actress can play "Women Addict", "Anti-Christian", etc. without going crazy after playing Jane Eyre. There is probably always such a rational and strong Jane Eyre that stands firm in her heart.
Charlotte performed Jane's stubborn tenacity and independence. I recognize her Jane Eyre, because she is not beautiful, but she has an extraordinary temperament, the enthusiasm in the repression, the nobility in the simplicity, the enthusiasm, the enthusiasm.
Jane was sane, at the wedding when she met Rochester's wife, that crazy woman, that turned around was resolute, she left was sane "I love you more than anything, but this is the last time I say this, I I must leave." Jane is humble in love, but she is not humble. Jane believes that souls are equal, but she still believes that equality is based on money. This may be the thought brought to her by the feudal era, so she I still can't believe Rochester's love for her, and her departure is also a kind of lack of self-confidence.
There is no mention in the movie of St. John asking Jane Eyre to marry him, probably because of the length of time. And this plot reflects Jane Eyre's view of love.
Returning after learning of her inheritance, she believes she and Rochester are the true equals.
As for Rochester, in the original book, he has a grumpy personality, but in the movie I didn't see his grumpiness, but gentleness. For this role, even great acting masters like Orson Welles and George Scott still can't quite achieve what I expected from Edward Fairfax, Scott is more violent than calm enough, Wells is not so much an England Squire, rather like Othello.
The 96 version of Jane Eyre is comparable to the classic version translated from Shanghai 20 years ago. The casting and soundtrack are impeccable. Compared with the 70 version, the screenwriter of 96 has completed the plot, but simplified the dialogue. Unfortunately, this work cannot be simplified.
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