Jane Eyre (2011) - The truth | Mr.Rochester & Jane

[MsLonelydrifter]

never was this scene played so... movingly

[OOGuizmoo]

The little piece of piano is just sublime in this scene.

[DianaMR21]

British books,

Why are you so adorable?!

[chefchick1]

There seems to be a little confusion over what Rochester meant when he said he could break her, and that she's like a reed in his hands. With the way it's worded in this version it's harder to tell but I'm pretty sure he's saying He could force her to stay, to love him physically, to BE with him, but it wouldn't matter. He could never force her to be happy with him or love him, even though she did love him, no matter what he did.

[angeliclights]

This is my favorite version of Jane Eyre!

[pats1357]

Of all the Jane Eyre movies, this is the best after the "no-wedding" scene. However, they still don't convey the full emotions of Jane and Rochester. In the book, his emotions go from seduction, to violence, to crying. And Jane's emotions are strength, grief, fear, and love. Although the JE2006 was good, Toby Stephen's only protrays the romantic and seductive side of Rochester. The female screenwriter's AGAIN don't show the bad side of Rochester because their "In Love" with him.

[MsSillywilly18]

To be loved that much...

[merry568]

i want to read the book so bad!!

[pats1357]

Actually in the book, Rochester did threaten her with "violence" if she didn't reason. He didn't grab her neck, but grabbed her waist and arm and she was in pain. He was angry and said he could "bend her with his thumb" etc, but he did let her go and she managed to walk away from him unharmed. He did have a crying episode after this when she kissed him "good-bye". She didn't climb out of the window like in the movie, but "escaped" Thornfield in the middle of the night.

[CompletlyBunned]

This is actually REALLY good. It's settled after watching a few scenes from the older versions and this one, Imma go with this one. Although Rochester isn't pissed enough here, the emotion is palpable.

[headachebaby]

This scene was so emotionally and he wanted to bend her neck...I was scared but he didn't. He loved her too much. Michael as Rochester...he's too hot. I  couldn't help but be helplessly drawn to his eyes and voice.

[tacoshakers]

@headachebaby What's with the bending the neck? because i didn't quite understand it. i thought he was gonna kiss her but got confused because he was bending her neck.. explain it to me?

[headachebaby]

@tacoshakers

Sorry...when I first watched this I was afraid when Rochester said he could bend Jane with his finger and thumb while at the same moment he had his hands around her neck. I found it threatening; however, it was more of a metaphor that he could use force to make her stay with him. Instead, he knew that if he did use force, he cannot get her to accept him and he cannot have her soul. He wants Jane to accept him by herself. This is my interpretation...hope this helps.

[XxmissejaynexX]

i love the book and i havent yet seen the film but from this scene alone i know i will love it

[hanluy1215]

the subs are too large

[olololo37]

потрясающе!!!!

[AnonymousCRP]

I think for the whole time i was watching that I did not breathe. Wow that was good

[Liz86000]

Wow, that was... intense!

[pats1357]

Janes not *perfect* because refuses R. An *imperfect* person like Jane can say "No" to a proposition that she believes would be a sin against God. Yes, she loves R, but she loves God more - in the book it wasn't so much her self-respect she was concerned with, but her obedience to God. She left R because the temptation was too strong, and R being the possesive self-centered man he was wouldn't let her go that easily. When she left R ,her tears and prayers were for him not herself.

[mariannora]

it's true that her inflexible moral makes her a tragic heroine. the point is not that she should give it up because it has become inconvenient, but because it's becoming inhuman. she denies love and help to a human being who needs them because she chooses to be perfect rather than to be human. I'm not sure that Charlotte Bronte entirely approves of her behaviour and I think that's why the novel still speaks to us with such a strong voice

[supergran1000]

@mariannora After Rochester tells her how he hates the memory of his former mistresses, Jane muses:" I drew from [these words] the certain inference, that if I were so far to forget myself and all the teaching that had ever been instilled into me, as...to become the successor of these poor girls, he would one day regard me with the same feeling which now in his mind desecrated their memory. I impressed it on my heart, that it might remain there to serve me as aid in the time of trial."

[mariannora]

@supergran1000 this is a good point, indeed, but he also hates the woman he has legally married...

[bulldawg941]

Ugh I would NEVER leave Fassy, ever. Their performances are flawless, except he is way, WAY too hot for Rochester. I mean seriously, I could never deny that face.

[hothotheat3000]

When you first see him outside her door...he looks so pathetic. It's sad.

[SmileysAllRound]

THIS. SCENE.

[annedaae]

Two gifted actors. The simplicity of magnitude of an actress relies on her stillness...fulfilling

[WildRoseTransformer]

All I can say about this scene is.....WOW.

[mariannora]

I've always thougt that Jane is cuel in leaving Mr Rochester this way. it's tue that he lied to her about being married, but his desparation and his love are true

[OreadNYC]

@mariannora -- I see Jane's departure as necessary and painful but not cruel. For me, cruelty implies a lack of concern for the other person or even a desire to see him or her suffer...neither of these is true for Jane. Also, while I think that Rochester truly believes he loves Jane, this doesn't change the fact that he did the same thing to her which had been done to him. He was so caught up in what he wanted that he assumed it would be best for her as well...control's not love!

[mariannora]

@OreadNYC you are right about Rochester deceiving Jane as he had been decieved himself, still I think Jane's departure unnecessary. her moral standards are inhumanly inflexible. she has happiness at hand and refuses it. she's beeing cruel to herself as much as to him

[Hinzmana]

@mariannora That's what makes her such a tragic figure. Her steadfast character is what this whole story was based around, if she merely gave up her morals when they became inconvenient then she would be as shallow and weak as many of the other characters in this book/film.

[OreadNYC]

I rather like the restrained desperation of Michael Fassbender's Rochester. I think that a couple of the actors who've played Mr. Rochester in the past (Timothy Dalton in 1983 and Ciaran Hinds in 1997) carried the emotions in this scene too far, but this seems to strike a wonderful balance between tenderness and frustration.

[TheAshenQueen5139]

That Jane is one tough girl. Shivers*

[steamriceroll]

What is the name of the actress?

[Mockingjaysgirl]

@steamriceroll Mia Wasikoska (I think, her last name is weird. Cool, but weird)

[JayLynnization]

I am trying my hardest to love this Mr. Rochester...so hard! But.....idk

[annwags]

@JayLynnization Don't try. You either feel "Chills" or nothing. Try BBC 1973 (Michael Jayston), BBC 1983 (Timothy Dalton) 1996 (William Hurt) or 2006 (Toby Stephens).

[JayLynnization]

@annwags

Ha ha, I've already seen 2006 and 1996 TOBY STEPHENS IS THE BEST

[plumeria66]

She looks like a Vermeer painting.

[Budlat]

@plumeria66 You are so right there. I thought I was the only one thinking of her beauty that way.

[plumeria66]

Wow, how many Jane Eyres have we had in history?! I don't think any book has ever been adapted to film this many times!

[amaranthine7]

I did love this film. I love the book, and I like the 2006 series, and I think this one's amazing. This scene is just incredible. I do not think it is untrue to book, on the contrary, it is as full of passion as in the book.

Both actors are incredible,Fassbender with his manliness and penetrating stare was born to play Rochester... apart from the fact that he's supposed to be ugly (not complaining tho), and Mia - even the scenes where she's still, not saying a word - her eyes just speak for her.

[ncarraway22]

Even when he's half threatening to snap her neck I find him attractive. Great scene!

[kamsamnedah]

Rochester is decidedly desperate, passionate, anguished at this point but the book never says anything about him grabbing her neck.

[GioiaZadar]

I love the music.

When I was at the movies, in this scene I could hear the sound of fire burning, and from the other hall there was noise from the Mission Impossible 4. I was so glad I chose to see this movie :).

[katandann]

No no. Too soap-opera like for the book...ewwie

[kamsamnedah]

Rochester violently grabbing her neck was unnecessary & untrue to the book but the scene is still moving and Mia played Jane so beautifully. She gave the character backbone amidst overwhelming temptation. This movie interpretation had some great moments but was overall too dark for me.

[Victorian9322]

@kamsamnedah THANK YOU! Rochester would NEVER hurt Jane. He didn't need to do this in the film to show how much he loves her.

[annwags]

@Victorian9322 Underneath the "love" is the desire to control. To capture and cage her, like he did with Bertha. The threat of violence is all that is needed to make some women surrender their will and stay.. Jane has to leave -- she is very tempted to surrendering and staying. The risks are enormous, but she must leave.

[Victorian9322]

@annwags I have to disagree with that. He treats her as his equal. He tells Ingram to go back to bed when his bro-in-law gets shanked by Bertha. He treats her as his equal!

[AnyaEightySeven]

@annwags Rochester literally caged Bertha in a guarded room for good reason. When not caged, she set fire to her husbands bed, bit and stabbed her own brother, and burned down Rochester's house ! It's unfair to say he wants to cage her "like he did with Bertha" as if his actions toward Bertha have showed a propensity for caging behavior. Who in their right mind would have let the woman just described run loose?

[AnyaEightySeven]

@annwags To say he has a desire to control is a pretty strong opinion. He throws out all he can at this point in the story to manipulate her into staying of her own free will. Wouldn't we all do this when fighting for the person we love? However It's Jane's strong spirit that allows him to see her as an equal. And ultimately he allows her to retreat to her room unharmed. I do not think he wants to control or cage her either literally or figuratively.

[AnyaEightySeven]

@Victorian9322 Actually in the book in this chapter he does grab her pretty roughly. Jane narrates "his grip was painful, and my overtasked strength almost exhausted" and he does threaten her with violence stating "Jane will you hear reason? Because if you won't, I'll try violence". I do agree what I think is the common interpretation, that it was sexual force that Bronte was alluding too with the use of the term "violence." Still he did violently grip her.

[Victorian9322]

@AnyaEightySeven Oh well that's pretty messed up, don't you think? Would you consider Rochester to be an abusive man? Or simply a desperate man who doesn't know his own strength and isn't thinking?

[AnyaEightySeven]

@Victorian9322 He knows his strength. As he grips her he says "A mere reed she feels in my hand. I could bend her with my finger and thumb; and what good would it to if I bent, if I uptore, if I crushed her?" He's close to being abusive. He's struggling with the idea of using physical, likely sexual, force. Jane observes "His fury was wrought to the highest." If there were ever a time he would use violence, this would be it. But he releases her. He doesn't cross the line. But he's not perfect.

[Genesislinx]

@AnyaEightySeven

Yeah, he's basically saying "I'd rape you if I just wanted your body but, I want your heart so I won't." Not the most romantic endearment in the world but effective....

[Poppaea6]

@Genesislinx For me is so romantic!!..I´m melted....

[AnyaEightySeven]

@kamsamnedah At this point in the book he forcefully grabs her arm and waist. I did not find it was untrue to the book at all.

[LoveMissAll]

I think i cried a little

[Victorian9322]

He needs to not touch her violently like that

[tourankhanom]

I like Jane (2011) I like Mr.Rochester's sound, However I am surprised of a sudden end...

[MsFloopdedoop]

@tourankhanom I loved this movie, but the end took me by surprise...I mean, a lot is said and done in the last two chapters...dunno why the left that all out! Maybe its a time issue things, lol!

[wtfmae]

I think Mr. Rochester(2011) and Jane(2006) would be great together!

[almostskater352]

I'm sorry but I am in love with period movies, so yes! I have seen the 2006 version and the 2011 version is by far the best. The love and desire that pours out of Michael Fassbender is my goodness!! Every character that he takes on he does it with such passion. Yes I have become a fan. He by far is Mr. Rochester no one else can compare. Michael Fassbender you are Mr. Rochester for me and I know for your mother and sister too. It's those eyes that did it for me!

breezy

[PekanChan]

This scene was easily my favorite.

Absolutely brilliant and swept me away.

[ClementineGranger]

They are absolutely brilliant. This is probably the best scene of the film, simply STUNNING.

[retrokajama]

His voice is killing me!



[Lujan2002577]

@retrokajama me too,ill marry him no doubt about it XD

[Kiltlover03]

This is the best part of this movie. Other than this scene I didn't care of this version.

[Mivimata]

The 72 of you that liked this movie need to watch the 2006 version. Seriously... this one was badd

[threesubeh]

I just finished reading the book for the first time, and OMG I couldn't stop crying while reading this scene. So beautiful and heartbreaking.

[dancerchic77]

Man forget vampires.. I want a Rochester. :(

[Buttonz89]

me too!! :)

[annwags]

@dancerchic77 This is an Edward to swoon over. And so well written. :)

[mpershern]

@annwags Amen!

[dancerchic77]

@annwags I know right? But I found it hard to read at times cause I couldn't quite understand everything she was saying. :$

[ladylucrecia123]

@dancerchic77 we all do ^^

[gauja89]

The best scene in the movie, the best scene in the history of adaptations of Jane Eyre. (Stupid girl, she should have stayed with him, if she had really loved him, she would't have mindet "living in sin".)

[EmilyGreene1984]

@gauja89 I admire Jane for her courage, actually. She knew she'd never be happy living with a married man and although Rochester would have been happy, Jane felt and knew it would be wrong to do so.

[MsTasha222]

This is probably my favorite Jane Eyre and Michael Fassbender is my favorite Rochester. He stole every scene he was in and was awesome. He was absolutely breathtaking in this scene and this is one of the saddest scenes I've seen the way he played.

[FineDoneTakeHim]

Its a phenomenon. The first time a saw mia as jane I've been like: wohw she's really plain almost ugly. But during the film she became more beautiful with every scene in which Jane Eyre becomes loveable and the actor shows great talent. Now I think that Mia Wasikowska is so beautiful even when dressed as simple as possible.

[AnyaEightySeven]

@FineDoneTakeHim I think your screen name possibly comes from a line in my favorite episode of Greys Anatomy. Awesome :-)

[FineDoneTakeHim]

@AnyaEightySeven Righty right, I also love the episode!

[foreveranimegirl2008]

i love the acting in this scene! its so emotional and it just makes you feel their agony. best Jane Eyre in my opinion XD

[TheatreHawk90]

I just realized*

[TheatreHawk90]

I never realize that I keep holding my breath whenever I watch that scene. So powerful

[isabelcaceresmedina]

One of my favorite scenes in the book and definitely my favorite in this movie. The best version of JANE EYRE.

Mia and Fassbender are perfect in their roles.

[1foottall]

Oh my god when he picks her up i just die

[sylvanmann]

Not my fave adaption, but OMG, as a film it was AMAZING. Michael Fasbender was so INTENSE it was awesome!!

[crashingwaves09]

michael fassbender is amazing. oh my goodness. i havent seen any other jane eyre adaptation but i do not think anything else will beat this. this is just....omg. And mia is just so perfect...maybe a bit too pretty for the role but w/e. So is michael. Wayy to many cuts in the movie but still..........<3

[princesspinkie1000]

Ok so this version isn't my fav but it is quite good.. And as seen above these two are a great pair... And this scene is absolutely incredible.

[LindsayHallin73]

That has to be one of the most heart-wrenching, sad scenes of all time.

[Bree10f]

so they slept together?

[cali29]

I was howling when i watched this movie

it made my heart hurt </3

[gleekforevah]

when i saw this(i saw the whole movie) i was amazed at the emotion in the scene. both actors were convincing and raw. this was one of my favorite parts.

[urbanlapixie]

I've now watched various versions of this film and while yes the 2006 version is the more complete version, containing more nuances from the book, the 2011 version, specifically this scene, really captures the raw emotion behind the story.

I mean, this scene is just flawless... EXACTLY how I pictured it in the book. There's just so much restraint on both actors' parts but my hat goes off to Michael Fassbender for playing up the brooding/tortured soul aspect of Rochester beautifully.

[Elizabethine]

Rochester is sooooo handsome...eh

[mrsDanieBowie]

WOW!!. gracias por subir esta escena sub en español. ya la he visto esta peli y me encanto. soy super fan de MICHAEL FASSBENDER.

[Doo7ati3]

I do believe that this Jane Eyre of 2011, is the best amongst all other versions! And I think you are right, this particular clip is so TALKING. No need for words, just absorb their eyes contact, it really fulfill me so fully to the bottom of my heart, senses, soul, and every limb of my booody ^_* :Q----

[MsSilentia]

I must pay my respect to this.

I have not seen the movie yet, waiting for it to appear in my town. But I did not believe this was possible.

It is a real nasty scene, ambigous, desperate, threatening and with the violence lying one millimeter under his fingertips. And yet so thick with desire that you could almost play on it like pianostrings...just like in the novel!

My back-hair rose when I saw this.

[Krissyxxlyn]

I did love this!! Saw it last night and love how he picked her up....love how he was so emotional because she was mad with him... definitely drooled over him...ALOT! :D I love the 2006 version better but i do agree that this is the best version of this scene :)

[dht23]

This is THE BEST version of this scene EVER!! Just how I pictured it from the book.