Jane Eyre 2011 was the worst version i have seen! i understand its a movie, so it must be shorter, leaving a lot of details out. but it was so DEPRESSING. its as if Jane Eyre was lifeless! And it had no passionate romance! it was just bad! bad actress too!
How can anyone prefer other versions to the 2006 BBC? :)
The 1983 is truer to the book in terms of dialogue no doubt, but then the book is so passionate even erotic at times, and the 1983 is so cold... sad even.
(I also hate the portrayal of Jane in the 1983 movie).
As for 2011, well, it was only ok. What bothered me most is the total lack of chemistry between the actors, which is crucial in an adaptation of Jane Eyre.
I prefer the 2011 version where you see Rochester's anguish at losing Jane (likewise Jane's torture that she has to leave him) and his desperation in trying to get her to stay. I get more of a sense that he truly loves her, as opposed to here, where Rochester seems to be using seduction to get her to stay or even the 1983 version where he tries to lord a bit of power over her (although that scene was taken straight from Bronte's novel).
@atyleung06 I completely agree. I don't see Jane putting herself in this position and laying down on a bed with Rochester. I mean come on, who would do that after finding out their intended betrothed is already married? The 2011 scene is far more realistic.
sudate and traditional yeah right he almost ate her but he is honest tough i would believed him but i don't know if i could live i live like that brothr and sister whit him as brother thats a toufh one
Book Jane would have NEVER kissed Rochester under the roof in which his current wife resides, but this scene nonetheless is simply amazing. So much passion and emotion.
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THANK YOU LORD FOR THIS VERSION....just got home from the 2011 version, had to see this amazing one again to feel better about wasting money on that horribly choppy, too fast and unfeeling movie!
I have loved this book ever since I first disguverd it and seen many movie adaptations... This movie adaptation was very good, but I found that there was not enough time spent at the school in the first episode. The friendship with Helen was very important to Jane and I didden´t get that feeling here
@pumba16121983 just wait till you see the 2011 version...you'll love how much time they spend on ANY of the book. It's like they googled Jane Eyre sparknotes, and just decided to put half of the details from the synopsis in there.
@cowgirlinitalways I just saw that version last night and came home and watched this one on youtube to get a fix. HAHA I was thinking the same thing about google and if they just skimmed the book. I also felt that this Rochester and Jane has WAY more chemistry.
@phatpharm06 This version was made to interest more younger viewers. The 2011 version stays more true to the book and real characters. This scene for example was never in the book, yes they kissed many times while "engaged" but this particular scene never happened in the books and was put there on purpose and it worked. I personally like both versions for different reasons.
I like 1983 better. This is romantic but I don't think Jane would lie like that with him after being deceived, she is too prim and proper. I thought they had to do the scene that way because this Jane is taller than he is and it was easier. I can't imagine him carrying her to get water, he would have to being it to her. Doesn't the book say Jane is much smaller than he is, she is a good actress but not tiny enough.
The best thing about this scene is not how sexy it is. Cause you can't look at it and go "that's hot." it doesn't work. Its effing Jane Eyre. But it's just that there's so much passion, emotionally it seems to spill over physically. Plus all that sexual tension that CB wrote between the lines and they just melt. It's so modest, but it expresses so much. I shivered every time he kissed her.
@jxc123 TOTALLY AND COMPLETELY AGREE WITH YOU. You can't watch this and simply go "that's hot!" like you said. The love between them is more internal...
I wouldn't trust his word on 'not touching Jane'. He is too possessive and he is almost EATING her alive here. Jane was a smart girl to leave him for some time to cool off and come back to his senses
@Misbcate01 I think that the reason for allowing Jane to be seduced a little in this scene is to show that although her morals are very strong she still is a human being with weaknesses. I believe that by allowing Rochester to touch her the director has made more of real character, even though it is contradictory to the book.
@2011Shelbie For the most part, I agree. Except I don't think that this version made Rochester or Jane more real - it only adapted them better for screen. It's hard to visually express Jane's thoughts and perceptions, and I think the versions that follow the book more closely (1973, 1983) don't quite convey the raw power of their passions. Is it a cheat? Sure. But they were both on fire, and both skirting the line in the library scene, even if they weren't actually making out.
I love this it's so romantic!!vouch intense acting. I must have watched this movie 100000 times and read the book twice as much. Timless classic, and Toby and Ruth have the best chemistry ever
Having read the novel several times, I didn't think I would like the television version very much. But I was pleasantly surprised. The series stays true to the spirit of the novel without being an exact copy of it.
In the book a lot is left implicit because in the time of the novel it wasn't possible to write about the physical side of love. But in the passage in the novel that corresponds to the above scenes, Mr. Rochester also tries to tempt Jane with all means possible into staying with him.
I have to disagree with some people saying this is not Jane Eyre. I have read the book many times and although the author may not or cannot divulge in the physicality of their relationship because the era in which the text is written. Audience's who read the book in the time of Bronte could assume such a deep love between two people is not void of passion. Rochester knows its improper, but its one of the many reasons she leaves if she could not marry him.
@Misbcate01 I agree that Jane and Rochester's relationship is a very passionate one, that is one of the major reasons why I am drawn to the story. The problem some readers have with this version, myself included, is how the passion is expressed. This scene seems out of character for Jane, she was a passionate person but her moral principles played a major role in guiding how she expressed her passion.
@Misbcate01 For example, in the scene after the fire in Rochester's bedroom, one can definitely sense the sexual tension between Jane and Rochester. Although she has feelings for him, Jane's moral principles will not allow her to stay alone with him in his room. Therefore, she states that she hears someone coming. Rochester knows that this is not true, but realizes she wants to avoid being alone with him in his bedroom and so, allows her to go.
Just to say that this scene is discussed on the IMDB website for Jane Eyre 2006, under the heading: "Answering Objections to the Bedroom Scene". I'd love your comments on there!
I agree that this scene is not in line with the book, however, what you have to remember is a) this was intended as a more 'modern' version for a younger audience and b) the bbc often create period dramas with an American audience in mind, who apparantly 'need' to *see* blantant sexual tension in order to understand the moment. For example, take the 2005 movie of Pride and Prejudice. The US version ended with Darcy and Lizzie kissing outside Pemberly- the UK edit did not. Just a thought :)
My favorite line has to be (from the book) "Little Jane's Love would have been my best reward. Without it, my heart is broken." And they DELETED that scene, WAH!
Beautiful scene, but it is not true to the book at all. And they DELETED that part. WHY??!!! It's such an important part of the book, where Rochester lets it all out emotionally and tells her the whole story. The book and the 1986 version focus on Jane's moral dilemma, 2006 does not. That being said, I still love this version. I see it as sort of a "rewrite" for modern audiences. Kudos to Ruth Wilson and Toby Stephens.
The acting and this scene is brutal. I was set on fire just by looking at it. I totally felt his breath on my cheeks and his caress on my neck - GOD DAMN these English romantic heroes! *.*
Never fear Mr Rochester, if Jane dumps you i'm still at your service, lol
I like 1983 because it sticks so closely to the book . As Zokesh said iti s a huge disservice to the story to focus more on sexual love than the moral dilemma. I have always admired Jane for the choice she made.
This scene is totally engaging and thrilling in its passion; however, it makes no sense for a woman of her time and morals to lie down near a man much less allow him to get on top of her and seduce her. This scene would make more sense if she had decided to forgive and forget and give into his desires to make her his "wife."
@fangedprincess True, Rocesters what... 40 odd? although she is 18 and old enough to love whoever she wishes, I'm 18 and I could easily fall for him, plus it's Toby Stephans in the 2006 one, feels weird to write, but I really could, even after all the lies with his psycho wife lol
@loufreck Ehhh....idk...Rochester even says in the book that he's old enough to be her dad...sooo...litttttttllllleee on the wierd side..hmm..maybe it's wierd for today's society..maybe it wasn't so odd back in the 1800s...but wouldn't it be alittle wierd if, for example, you fell in love with...i dunno...your friends 40 yr. old dad?
You'd stay with Rochester after you found out about the physco wife? I'd probably do exactly as Jane did...take a breather then come back. but it is a cute story
@fangedprincess lol no, I don't mean nowadays, I mean back then, if I was Jane or someone like Jane, meeting someone like Rochester if I was poor with no one to love or care for me.
@cptnpoopiepants1234 lol i guess that was sort of the point. he kisses her in the most passionate way he can so that she will give in. I would have given in a long time before that, though...haha ;)
In the book, Rochester explains that he does not consider Bertha to be his wife so it would be alright for Jane and him to live together as if they were married. Then in the same paragraph he says she would then live a happy, guarded and "most innocent life" and that he did not wish to lead her into error or make her his mistress. I think his "brother and sister" plan in the movie was more honest and made more sense, although you could see they both knew it would never work.
In the book, Rochester explains that he does not consider Bertha to be his wife so it would be alright for Jane and him to live together as if they were married. Then in the same paragraph he says she would then live a happy, guarded and "most innocent life" and that he did not wish to lead her into error or make her his mistress. I think his "brother and sister" plan in the movie was more honest and made more sense, although you could see they both knew it would never work.
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SCENE--I DO NOT UNDERSTAND WHY THE BOOK "The Beast Within" is missing?? What part does this play in the movie--why is the time invested in Edward playing these mind/heart games???I have too many questions--yet, I love this versions--I purchased all 3 1996,1983,2006---I just put on mute and watch 1983 version--do not understand what they are saying, the carriage ride is so funny and pilot with bows on is funny too. Watched alot/bedtime.
@rochesterinnc "The Beast Within" discussion was to help make sense out of the notion that Grace Poole would go around setting fires in the middle of the night while appearing to be a plodding old seamstress in the daytime. BTW, I loved the way Grace was portrayed in the movie.
please help me--not sure about the times, but if she did not sleep with him prior to the wedding or just stay and talk-why open the door and hit the bed. I know this is
not in the book--I'm lost right here--I love this scene and his comment on how susanne made them sexual--wow, wow, this would have given me a great grade in high school if the video was available. also, what's your take on the brother/sister speech--please come on--I do not kiss my brother like he kisses her--what was he thnk.
One more thing, women couldn't even own property back then and her husband "owned" her. You know that if a woman, say from the U.S., married a man from another country she losed her citzenship and became an automatic citizen of his country, man, I"m so glad I'm woman into present time! This was only a 100 years ago, like the ad says you've come along way baby!
@paigetncat you are correct!!! I just watch pride and prejudice and my mind can not get over Mrs. Bennet crazy ways and in your face--here's my daughter , marry her.
I 'm an educated woman, hell I 'm a 2010 woman --these movies are great romance flix, but the bottom line--I'll remain here--just give me a Mr. Rochester to work with.
@rochesterinnc Me too. I'd rather just stay here in this time period. Well, if you think about it back then that is all they knew and were raised to think. They didn't know any better and if that's what your raised with you just don't know any better and when the laws of the land supported this attitude the options weren't much and getting a successful marriage WAS a respectable woman's only career choice. This would have drove you and me nuts thrown bk into time and forced into this lifestyle.
I love this version too, even thought the 1983 version was more to the book. It is romantic and could get a girl pregnant, lol. But back in the 1840's a proper woman would have never had premartial sex, no birth control, and single. She would have been ostracized by society as a social reject with never getting a chance at marriage much wasn't avail. options for women then and their career choice was marriage and a soiled woman was unacceptable, crazy isn't it? Girls we are sure lucky today!
I got to say that this version is better, it goes without saying that this version is way less faith full to the actual text and staging from the book, and it dose any me some what that they put it on the bed because i think that these actors could have really made something out of the whole library scene, can't you just see Toby pacing back and forth all crazy like and then stopping and starring at her and then pacing again!? But the acting is no doubt superior.
@ljm792 I struggled with this too. I love the scene in the library. But, when the BBC adapts classic novels, they try to make it relatable to today. What I mean is, if this were us and we just experienced what Jane did, at this present day, would it be more intense /difficult to leave Mr. Rochester's house from the library or the bedroom? I believe this scene helped people today understand/ feel the intensity of Jane's moral dilemma, as apposed to having the scene take place in the library.
great call and looking out---I should have gotten it ---write some more ----I once majored in PR AND THE fine professor with blue eyes would end class with"the eye must be satisified and the money will roll in", on Fridays---just messed up my weekend---but years later, I get it--Jane was trully torn up about it---I love her character and how she was very calm---I 'm not a drinker ---yet a trip to the local ABC store would have keep me still/lov it
This is probably my favorite scene in the book, and the 2006 version is undoubtedly my favorite adaption.
I'm sorry but I just can't stand the acting in the first two, so when I first started watching the 2006 one, I was fucking excited as hell about this scene because I knew Toby and Ruth could do it justive. That's why I was terribly disappointed when this bedroom scene came up. I seriously wanted to see Toby lose it haha
thank so much for the comment---I two was not happy with this quick ending of or sorry leaving of Rochester---I cry I mean cry like NC storm weather crying when I watch the 1983 version--I also purchased it now, I loved how he just cried and cried in the library--I too wished they had this lip action and the library scene here
Jane letting him sit on the bed and she just met the Mrs. Rochester is crazy we would shoot the man if he did that on our wedding day in NC.
I know this scene desviates completely from the book but how I love seeing him trying to seduce her into submission.
More recent adaptations of these books (including Austen's stories as well) show more passion. I think they try to make it more contemporary...a story you can relate too. And that's what we are familiar with...passionate love. I'm not saying it didn't exist during Bronte's time but I'm sure she could not write a scene like this one even if she wanted to. .
I love this scene. It's puts Jane's temptation into a contemporary perspective. I feel that today's audience (me included) would better understand Jane's struggle if there was something for her to struggle with, and for me at least, this scene does in fact show her struggling. Having her just fight him and leave doesn't look as persuasive as her fighting her own sexuality. It maybe un-Jane Eyre-ey, but I like it :)
A nice movie,I enjoy it, but it IS NOT Jane Eyre-its something absolutely different,I cannot recognize my favourite novel in this version. No doubt 1983 version is the best one-Timothy Dalton is absolutely wonderful!
this scene is romantic but completely untrue to the book!!! this is supposed to be a major part of the story where she has to make a choice and there is no kissing! 1983 version is truer, not as entertaining, but truer. =]
this might sound really bad... but i just can't enjoy a movie without a really hot man in it. so... this would definitely be my favorite adaptation of jane eyre. ;) mmm mmm. he's hot.
I have always noticed at every film like Jane Eyre or Wuthering Heights that every version is very different, althrough are based or same novels. The 1983 version of Jane Eyre is very harsh, no feelings, no kisses; taking a look at the 2006 version, you can notice that the sentiments of eachother are very strong!
@ParisianPrincessAmyB oh how can u say that? Dalton is ALL feelings..observe that guy. thesetting and filming ..make it look more like theater, but he is fully into it. i think he' s really amazing as R. but hte girl...just leaves much wanting.
i love the book of Jane Eyre and sometimes find it frustrating when they get everything sooo close and then, calamtykel said they have frustrating variations that don't match the charactor. But I enjoy this movie and am looking forward to the new version coming soon :)
I'm also bothered by the fact that they sort of cop out on the breakup scene by having her say "we'll talk in the morning". She gave him her word and then she left! Jane would never do that; Jane was truthful beginning to end. Other than that, I do love this version best of all; it's just how they handled her leaving that bugs me. I'm glad at least we have the deleted scene here on Youtube-I love how she tells him to rely on God; and he says his heart is broken... (sob**!)
@calamtykel from rochesterinnc--just watched the movie and will again and again and again---read the book in high school--forced to--hated it- if the movie was available then--would have made At . I hate the leaving--he should have been outside the door, come on, he is not stupid--she was hurt--how could you trust in the morning conversation--I hate this part and the party part of the movie. could have saved time by rushing through the ingram crap and put more time in this part. lv youtube blog
I LOVE the 2006 version, but I have to say that if they were going to put these makeout scenes in, then they should have also added the deleted scene in which she tells him that she's leaving.This version sort of leaves the viewer wondering(if they haven't read the book) why she's leaving? She's leaving because of her morality! That's never gone into here and it's pivotal to showing the strength of her character and principals to adhere to truth in that way. It's what makes Jane Eyre Jane Eyre!
this is great, it shows that jane is virtuous (because she ultimately leaves him) but also that she is human; that is it so hard for her to physically leave him and she comes so close to succumbing. its heartbreaking and a really cool alternative to the scene in the book.
jane eyre is one of my all time favourite books, and jane one of my favourite characters...this version is perfect, though it will be interesting to see the 2011 film...
i love the book and have read it many times,and i also very much enjoyed this version,toby stephens is wonderful as Mr Rochester.i thought this scene to be very touching,some people have commented that Jane would not have behaved the way she did in this scene,making out with him like that,however this a modern adaptation made for modern audiences and i think it shows very well the deep love that Jane and Rochester have for each other.he would not take advantage of her ,IMO
"Eats her face" is exactly the way I'd put it lol. This isn't accurate AT ALL, which, of course, didn't bother me at all. Rochester would prolly not stradle her in her bed and make-out with her like that, and Jane would most certaintly not allow it. The way this whole conversation occers would be repulsive to her, I think. Yet... they are so perfect for their roles! And it is so romantic that no Jane Eyre fan can NOT fall in love with this. And, who says no to make-out scenes like these?!?!?
It is a good film in itself, good actors, lights, costumes...Toby is very sexy, yes, of course! ))). But all this is irrelevant to the book, to the spirit of this book. It's like a lightweight version of the book. As if for some teens... (((
Version, which distorts the deep and high meaning of this great book.
I've read the book and seen (I think) 3 versions of Jane Eyre...this is by far my favourite version. I honestly wasn't keen on Hurt's Rochester whatsoever.
Ok,I love this version,Stephens is a wonderful Rochester,Wilson is nearly perfect as Jane.This scene always bothered me because I feel it distorts Rochester's standpoint and certainly Jane's.I dislike the fact that there is nothing that even remotely reminds me of Bronte's writing in this particular passage of the book.However...it is very beautifully and lovingly done.I think the screenwriter probably fantasised about this and is in love with Mr Rochester like the rest of us,so I forgive her.
@gio73vanna I've never had a problem with this scene before, but watching it again now, after having seen all the other versions recently (and obsessed about the book), it feels off, and I agree with you. Their standpoints are distorted and it lacks the feeling of Brontë, but yes, at the same time, it's lovingly done and brings out a physical attraction between them as well and by gods, to be kissed like that!! *swoon* Still, it just feels weird to watch now, and that feels quite weird. o.O
I agree with you. Stephens is an exceptionally Rochester. He makes me feel his acute and prolonged pain with his sensitive acting and the little subtleties he includes brings the scenes to to the next level.
Jane Eyre 2011 was the worst version i have seen! i understand its a movie, so it must be shorter, leaving a lot of details out. but it was so DEPRESSING. its as if Jane Eyre was lifeless! And it had no passionate romance! it was just bad! bad actress too!
bffreidan 2 months ago
i hope i meet a Mr Rochester one day x
MissSophialovesnow 3 months ago 2
I can't choose my favorite version of Jane eyre, but I have to say when it comes to chemistry between the actors, this one is defiantly the best.
chefchick1 4 months ago 3
so it's all passionate...and then she leaves. oh great.
NYXitup 4 months ago
What is the name of the song in the background?
FaustVII674 4 months ago
How can anyone prefer other versions to the 2006 BBC? :)
The 1983 is truer to the book in terms of dialogue no doubt, but then the book is so passionate even erotic at times, and the 1983 is so cold... sad even.
(I also hate the portrayal of Jane in the 1983 movie).
As for 2011, well, it was only ok. What bothered me most is the total lack of chemistry between the actors, which is crucial in an adaptation of Jane Eyre.
sushimamba 4 months ago 7
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Doc4eternity 5 months ago
A bit on the bawdy side, TBH
Cmilana007 5 months ago
@Cmilana007 hahaaah i love this comment so much!!! <3
zeldagoblin 5 months ago
I prefer the 2011 version where you see Rochester's anguish at losing Jane (likewise Jane's torture that she has to leave him) and his desperation in trying to get her to stay. I get more of a sense that he truly loves her, as opposed to here, where Rochester seems to be using seduction to get her to stay or even the 1983 version where he tries to lord a bit of power over her (although that scene was taken straight from Bronte's novel).
atyleung06 5 months ago 4
@atyleung06 I completely agree. I don't see Jane putting herself in this position and laying down on a bed with Rochester. I mean come on, who would do that after finding out their intended betrothed is already married? The 2011 scene is far more realistic.
headoverheels 2 months ago
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atyleung06 5 months ago
he way they kiss is so weird!!! Oh wait... The top comment, dah ahaha!
BeveragesAfterNine 5 months ago
Could they really make whoopie with all of those clothes on? What an inconsiderate lover.
walkingkodi 6 months ago
He has beautiful hands...I love these scenes.
VirgiliaCoriolanus 6 months ago 7
@VirgiliaCoriolanus right? i was thinking that i was the only person who noticed his beautiful hands!!!! :) love this show...
TwerdJB14 6 months ago 2
sudate and traditional yeah right he almost ate her but he is honest tough i would believed him but i don't know if i could live i live like that brothr and sister whit him as brother thats a toufh one
tigergirljamie7 7 months ago
okay, i can't breathe now.
voteforfran 7 months ago 5
Book Jane would have NEVER kissed Rochester under the roof in which his current wife resides, but this scene nonetheless is simply amazing. So much passion and emotion.
JJovana 7 months ago 6
Soooo hot.
TheRaffleTube 7 months ago
grazie per questa parte originale che non ho mai piu' trovato. magnifica scena sensuale.ottimi gli attori.
mdonatella64 7 months ago
I would have said yes and then.... yeah, lets say I wouldn't have lived with Mr. Rochester as a brother and sister ;)
anainoz 7 months ago
@anainoz agreed!!!
PinknBlonde4 7 months ago
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anainoz 7 months ago
She so tiny! My goodness her head fits inside Mr. Rochester's hands literally!!
Blackrose6767 8 months ago
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jcafesin 8 months ago
THANK YOU LORD FOR THIS VERSION....just got home from the 2011 version, had to see this amazing one again to feel better about wasting money on that horribly choppy, too fast and unfeeling movie!
cowgirlinitalways 8 months ago 5
Loilabelle99!!!
OK, I may be laughing still but, reading your post before I watched all that sexification, totally killed the intended vibe for me.
"nom nom!!! munch munch!!! yummy!!! where did she go??? oh shit i ATE her??"
LOL!
I'm gonna have to watch a different version of Jane Eyre now!
bbuzabo 9 months ago
Charlotte Bronte would be shocked at this scene
missyadams 9 months ago 17
@missyadams oh please! just because she didn't write it, doesn't mean she didn't think it.
turquelle 4 weeks ago
@hkruman What library seen? I haven't as of yet finished reading the book.
2011Shelbie 9 months ago
yummy... i would love whatever Mr.Rochester do... oh yeah!
i read the book, actually and watched several adaptations, but this is the most delicious of all!!!
donninzagreb 9 months ago
I have loved this book ever since I first disguverd it and seen many movie adaptations... This movie adaptation was very good, but I found that there was not enough time spent at the school in the first episode. The friendship with Helen was very important to Jane and I didden´t get that feeling here
pumba16121983 9 months ago
@pumba16121983 just wait till you see the 2011 version...you'll love how much time they spend on ANY of the book. It's like they googled Jane Eyre sparknotes, and just decided to put half of the details from the synopsis in there.
cowgirlinitalways 8 months ago 4
@cowgirlinitalways I have seen the trailer and it looks great. I just have no idea when it´s coming to Belgium...
pumba16121983 8 months ago
@cowgirlinitalways I just saw that version last night and came home and watched this one on youtube to get a fix. HAHA I was thinking the same thing about google and if they just skimmed the book. I also felt that this Rochester and Jane has WAY more chemistry.
phatpharm06 7 months ago 3
@phatpharm06 This version was made to interest more younger viewers. The 2011 version stays more true to the book and real characters. This scene for example was never in the book, yes they kissed many times while "engaged" but this particular scene never happened in the books and was put there on purpose and it worked. I personally like both versions for different reasons.
lalabunnybr 5 months ago
i love how they used the exact same castle/house as the 1999 version
TheEpona92 9 months ago
I like 1983 better. This is romantic but I don't think Jane would lie like that with him after being deceived, she is too prim and proper. I thought they had to do the scene that way because this Jane is taller than he is and it was easier. I can't imagine him carrying her to get water, he would have to being it to her. Doesn't the book say Jane is much smaller than he is, she is a good actress but not tiny enough.
janelle144 9 months ago
wish i was jane...would've done him right there right that moment
ANANASJE1985 9 months ago
I watched this and I melted!!
jezebel324 10 months ago
The best thing about this scene is not how sexy it is. Cause you can't look at it and go "that's hot." it doesn't work. Its effing Jane Eyre. But it's just that there's so much passion, emotionally it seems to spill over physically. Plus all that sexual tension that CB wrote between the lines and they just melt. It's so modest, but it expresses so much. I shivered every time he kissed her.
jxc123 10 months ago 5
@jxc123 TOTALLY AND COMPLETELY AGREE WITH YOU. You can't watch this and simply go "that's hot!" like you said. The love between them is more internal...
letyfan 1 month ago
Hm... If brother would kiss their sister like that... Very brother-like, Rochester!
SparklingChristine 10 months ago
I wouldn't trust his word on 'not touching Jane'. He is too possessive and he is almost EATING her alive here. Jane was a smart girl to leave him for some time to cool off and come back to his senses
SparklingChristine 10 months ago
This is certainly the most sensual version of all adaptions.......and it's deliciously done. I love it!
xingsheng1 10 months ago 6
@Misbcate01 I think that the reason for allowing Jane to be seduced a little in this scene is to show that although her morals are very strong she still is a human being with weaknesses. I believe that by allowing Rochester to touch her the director has made more of real character, even though it is contradictory to the book.
2011Shelbie 10 months ago 6
@2011Shelbie For the most part, I agree. Except I don't think that this version made Rochester or Jane more real - it only adapted them better for screen. It's hard to visually express Jane's thoughts and perceptions, and I think the versions that follow the book more closely (1973, 1983) don't quite convey the raw power of their passions. Is it a cheat? Sure. But they were both on fire, and both skirting the line in the library scene, even if they weren't actually making out.
hkruman 9 months ago
the sound he makes while kissing is funny!!!!!
sweetiepie6747 10 months ago
nom nom nom...little moan
lovelymelly87 10 months ago
hoooooooot
TheEpona92 11 months ago
HE totally fingered her after the kiss to try and make her stay hahaha HE"S SO DAMN HOTTT
penguingirlish 11 months ago
I think I would have let Rochester have his way with me!
BornYesterday0126 1 year ago 3
"I give you my word, I wouldn't touch you" as he's literally almost on top of her. Uh-huh, real convincing Edward.
Seriously though, this scene... myyyy goodness. I would've said yes.
deadzonefan13 1 year ago 91
How she could be so cruel? stupid girl, this scene is so breathtaking
Afsoon2009 1 year ago 2
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ahhh nom a nom a nom a nom a.... NOM NOM
smammers23 1 year ago
He must have gone frantic when he discovered that she left him in the morning...very sad scene
vfvphantom 1 year ago
I love this it's so romantic!!vouch intense acting. I must have watched this movie 100000 times and read the book twice as much. Timless classic, and Toby and Ruth have the best chemistry ever
MynameisMusicGirl1 1 year ago 3
laugh at me if you want but the "um noms" kinda turn me on :P
1MissKarlieStarr 1 year ago 6
I'm French so I don't understand everything :) what does he say after the "nom" kiss?
cococharlene 1 year ago
neotigger143 i agree!!!
tanejaable 1 year ago
This is the hottest Jane Eyre scene I've ever seen, i LOVE it!!
How can she say no to that!!
SKA336 1 year ago 2
This is so inaccurate to the book, considering in the book she wouldn't allow him to touch her at all, but hey, it's good!
shineyourlight55 1 year ago 8
@shineyourlight55 lol :D I know, right!
Suertsje 1 year ago
the little moan at 3:51 is incredible
esgees 1 year ago
Having read the novel several times, I didn't think I would like the television version very much. But I was pleasantly surprised. The series stays true to the spirit of the novel without being an exact copy of it.
In the book a lot is left implicit because in the time of the novel it wasn't possible to write about the physical side of love. But in the passage in the novel that corresponds to the above scenes, Mr. Rochester also tries to tempt Jane with all means possible into staying with him.
anneke765 1 year ago 3
I have to disagree with some people saying this is not Jane Eyre. I have read the book many times and although the author may not or cannot divulge in the physicality of their relationship because the era in which the text is written. Audience's who read the book in the time of Bronte could assume such a deep love between two people is not void of passion. Rochester knows its improper, but its one of the many reasons she leaves if she could not marry him.
Misbcate01 1 year ago 2
@Misbcate01 I agree that Jane and Rochester's relationship is a very passionate one, that is one of the major reasons why I am drawn to the story. The problem some readers have with this version, myself included, is how the passion is expressed. This scene seems out of character for Jane, she was a passionate person but her moral principles played a major role in guiding how she expressed her passion.
Lovebug8779 1 year ago 7
@Misbcate01 For example, in the scene after the fire in Rochester's bedroom, one can definitely sense the sexual tension between Jane and Rochester. Although she has feelings for him, Jane's moral principles will not allow her to stay alone with him in his room. Therefore, she states that she hears someone coming. Rochester knows that this is not true, but realizes she wants to avoid being alone with him in his bedroom and so, allows her to go.
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Misbcate01 1 year ago
GROSS. What the hell is this?
I like it, but this is NOT jane eyre!
*watches video again*
Seriously. This is garbage.
*Gets popcorn*
torosanwo 1 year ago 12
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torosanwo 1 year ago
these were the exact scenes I was looking for, thank you so much =D
MayuMaru 1 year ago 4
He has really girly fingernails lol
smartiebutton 1 year ago 2
Just to say that this scene is discussed on the IMDB website for Jane Eyre 2006, under the heading: "Answering Objections to the Bedroom Scene". I'd love your comments on there!
supergran1000 1 year ago
face eatingly spectacular
firesong888 1 year ago 4
so much chemistry!!!
tuffdogswearpink 1 year ago 3
I like both movies overall, but as in terms of this particular scene...I like the 1983 version. Timothy Dalton was every girl's dream Mr. Rochester.
BlackButterfly447 1 year ago 3
This is by far my favorite seperation scene out of all the Jane Eyre movies
Schoolgirl325 1 year ago 3
leananshae? Where did you find that husband and where can I get one?
etober1000 1 year ago
Don't mean to sound vulgar or anything...but the kissing scenes turned me on,haha.
KarinKoenig7 1 year ago 9
I don't mean to brag, but this is how my husband is with me... oh god... it's heavenly...
leananshae 1 year ago 5
@leananshae Honey, where did you find that husband and where can I get one?!
etober1000 1 year ago 6
@leananshae lol where did u find ur husband xD and where can I get one :D
lalabunnybr 5 months ago
totally killed my image of mr rochester
shandeepthi 1 year ago
nom nom!!! munch munch!!! yummy!!! where did she go??? oh shit i ATE her???
Loulabell99 1 year ago 89
@Loulabell99 LMAO I couldn't stop laughing after I read your comment :D
sonasri0789 1 year ago
yeah i noticed that to lol
tigergirljamie7 7 months ago
I agree that this scene is not in line with the book, however, what you have to remember is a) this was intended as a more 'modern' version for a younger audience and b) the bbc often create period dramas with an American audience in mind, who apparantly 'need' to *see* blantant sexual tension in order to understand the moment. For example, take the 2005 movie of Pride and Prejudice. The US version ended with Darcy and Lizzie kissing outside Pemberly- the UK edit did not. Just a thought :)
LCMac3 1 year ago 3
@LCMac3 yeah yeah the kiss controversy.blabla in 2005 PP. But Why nobody complains about the 1995 BBc Smooch kiss in the carriage???Comon now!!!
sybylo 1 year ago
My favorite line has to be (from the book) "Little Jane's Love would have been my best reward. Without it, my heart is broken." And they DELETED that scene, WAH!
venetiancat 1 year ago
Beautiful scene, but it is not true to the book at all. And they DELETED that part. WHY??!!! It's such an important part of the book, where Rochester lets it all out emotionally and tells her the whole story. The book and the 1986 version focus on Jane's moral dilemma, 2006 does not. That being said, I still love this version. I see it as sort of a "rewrite" for modern audiences. Kudos to Ruth Wilson and Toby Stephens.
venetiancat 1 year ago
I really hate this scene. There is nothing good about that kiss. LOL Devour her face why don't you?
snuzzlly 1 year ago
She is panting imagine what it must be doing to him
ferncowsnake 1 year ago
SUCH PASSION! Wow! Are there any shows that can deliever this without going overboard trashy like some of the stuff on TV in America?!I THINK NOT!
princesskaroke 1 year ago 3
The acting and this scene is brutal. I was set on fire just by looking at it. I totally felt his breath on my cheeks and his caress on my neck - GOD DAMN these English romantic heroes! *.*
Never fear Mr Rochester, if Jane dumps you i'm still at your service, lol
A big think you to the uploader ;)
chloewhite 1 year ago 7
Toby Stephens as Mr Rochester is the SEX.
katarzyna1415 1 year ago 6
I like 1983 because it sticks so closely to the book . As Zokesh said iti s a huge disservice to the story to focus more on sexual love than the moral dilemma. I have always admired Jane for the choice she made.
paleobc65 1 year ago
while i get that jane is a feminist, i couldnt possibly ever leave rochester, even if i wanted to, which i dont
zenanime94 1 year ago
This scene is totally engaging and thrilling in its passion; however, it makes no sense for a woman of her time and morals to lie down near a man much less allow him to get on top of her and seduce her. This scene would make more sense if she had decided to forgive and forget and give into his desires to make her his "wife."
aBronteSister 1 year ago
he's old enough to be her dad....
fangedprincess 1 year ago
@fangedprincess
He's meant to be!
supergran1000 1 year ago
@fangedprincess True, Rocesters what... 40 odd? although she is 18 and old enough to love whoever she wishes, I'm 18 and I could easily fall for him, plus it's Toby Stephans in the 2006 one, feels weird to write, but I really could, even after all the lies with his psycho wife lol
loufreck 1 year ago
@loufreck Ehhh....idk...Rochester even says in the book that he's old enough to be her dad...sooo...litttttttllllleee on the wierd side..hmm..maybe it's wierd for today's society..maybe it wasn't so odd back in the 1800s...but wouldn't it be alittle wierd if, for example, you fell in love with...i dunno...your friends 40 yr. old dad?
You'd stay with Rochester after you found out about the physco wife? I'd probably do exactly as Jane did...take a breather then come back. but it is a cute story
fangedprincess 1 year ago
@fangedprincess lol no, I don't mean nowadays, I mean back then, if I was Jane or someone like Jane, meeting someone like Rochester if I was poor with no one to love or care for me.
loufreck 1 year ago
I don't have idea of how many times I saw this series. what a man...team rochester forever ;)
AnaCherryBomb 1 year ago 2
I wouldn't be able to refuse after being kissed like that
cptnpoopiepants1234 1 year ago 10
@cptnpoopiepants1234 lol i guess that was sort of the point. he kisses her in the most passionate way he can so that she will give in. I would have given in a long time before that, though...haha ;)
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In the book, Rochester explains that he does not consider Bertha to be his wife so it would be alright for Jane and him to live together as if they were married. Then in the same paragraph he says she would then live a happy, guarded and "most innocent life" and that he did not wish to lead her into error or make her his mistress. I think his "brother and sister" plan in the movie was more honest and made more sense, although you could see they both knew it would never work.
rubyroo76 1 year ago
In the book, Rochester explains that he does not consider Bertha to be his wife so it would be alright for Jane and him to live together as if they were married. Then in the same paragraph he says she would then live a happy, guarded and "most innocent life" and that he did not wish to lead her into error or make her his mistress. I think his "brother and sister" plan in the movie was more honest and made more sense, although you could see they both knew it would never work.
rubyroo76 1 year ago
GREETINGS-WOULD SOMEONE PLEASE EDUCATE ME ABOUT THE INGRAM
SCENE--I DO NOT UNDERSTAND WHY THE BOOK "The Beast Within" is missing?? What part does this play in the movie--why is the time invested in Edward playing these mind/heart games???I have too many questions--yet, I love this versions--I purchased all 3 1996,1983,2006---I just put on mute and watch 1983 version--do not understand what they are saying, the carriage ride is so funny and pilot with bows on is funny too. Watched alot/bedtime.
rochesterinnc 1 year ago
@rochesterinnc "The Beast Within" discussion was to help make sense out of the notion that Grace Poole would go around setting fires in the middle of the night while appearing to be a plodding old seamstress in the daytime. BTW, I loved the way Grace was portrayed in the movie.
rubyroo76 1 year ago
I have to give the BBC props when it comes to choosing the men!
icingsugar7460 1 year ago
please help me--not sure about the times, but if she did not sleep with him prior to the wedding or just stay and talk-why open the door and hit the bed. I know this is
not in the book--I'm lost right here--I love this scene and his comment on how susanne made them sexual--wow, wow, this would have given me a great grade in high school if the video was available. also, what's your take on the brother/sister speech--please come on--I do not kiss my brother like he kisses her--what was he thnk.
rochesterinnc 1 year ago
One more thing, women couldn't even own property back then and her husband "owned" her. You know that if a woman, say from the U.S., married a man from another country she losed her citzenship and became an automatic citizen of his country, man, I"m so glad I'm woman into present time! This was only a 100 years ago, like the ad says you've come along way baby!
paigetncat 1 year ago
@paigetncat you are correct!!! I just watch pride and prejudice and my mind can not get over Mrs. Bennet crazy ways and in your face--here's my daughter , marry her.
I 'm an educated woman, hell I 'm a 2010 woman --these movies are great romance flix, but the bottom line--I'll remain here--just give me a Mr. Rochester to work with.
rochesterinnc 1 year ago
@rochesterinnc Me too. I'd rather just stay here in this time period. Well, if you think about it back then that is all they knew and were raised to think. They didn't know any better and if that's what your raised with you just don't know any better and when the laws of the land supported this attitude the options weren't much and getting a successful marriage WAS a respectable woman's only career choice. This would have drove you and me nuts thrown bk into time and forced into this lifestyle.
paigetncat 1 year ago
I love this version too, even thought the 1983 version was more to the book. It is romantic and could get a girl pregnant, lol. But back in the 1840's a proper woman would have never had premartial sex, no birth control, and single. She would have been ostracized by society as a social reject with never getting a chance at marriage much wasn't avail. options for women then and their career choice was marriage and a soiled woman was unacceptable, crazy isn't it? Girls we are sure lucky today!
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ljm792 1 year ago
I got to say that this version is better, it goes without saying that this version is way less faith full to the actual text and staging from the book, and it dose any me some what that they put it on the bed because i think that these actors could have really made something out of the whole library scene, can't you just see Toby pacing back and forth all crazy like and then stopping and starring at her and then pacing again!? But the acting is no doubt superior.
ljm792 1 year ago
@ljm792 I struggled with this too. I love the scene in the library. But, when the BBC adapts classic novels, they try to make it relatable to today. What I mean is, if this were us and we just experienced what Jane did, at this present day, would it be more intense /difficult to leave Mr. Rochester's house from the library or the bedroom? I believe this scene helped people today understand/ feel the intensity of Jane's moral dilemma, as apposed to having the scene take place in the library.
mamadana08 1 year ago 6
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rochesterinnc 1 year ago
@mamadana08 GREETING FROM DUKE/NATIONAL CHAMPS
great call and looking out---I should have gotten it ---write some more ----I once majored in PR AND THE fine professor with blue eyes would end class with"the eye must be satisified and the money will roll in", on Fridays---just messed up my weekend---but years later, I get it--Jane was trully torn up about it---I love her character and how she was very calm---I 'm not a drinker ---yet a trip to the local ABC store would have keep me still/lov it
rochesterinnc 1 year ago
This is probably my favorite scene in the book, and the 2006 version is undoubtedly my favorite adaption.
I'm sorry but I just can't stand the acting in the first two, so when I first started watching the 2006 one, I was fucking excited as hell about this scene because I knew Toby and Ruth could do it justive. That's why I was terribly disappointed when this bedroom scene came up. I seriously wanted to see Toby lose it haha
kerrybell14 1 year ago
@kerrybell14 greeting;
thank so much for the comment---I two was not happy with this quick ending of or sorry leaving of Rochester---I cry I mean cry like NC storm weather crying when I watch the 1983 version--I also purchased it now, I loved how he just cried and cried in the library--I too wished they had this lip action and the library scene here
Jane letting him sit on the bed and she just met the Mrs. Rochester is crazy we would shoot the man if he did that on our wedding day in NC.
rochesterinnc 1 year ago
although I agree with what Zokeseh said, this scene is one of my faves... so much tension!
crystallinevine 1 year ago
I definately and without a doubt like the Jane Eyre version of 1997 the best!!!
chancelorpalpatine 1 year ago
whhhewww!
annie37618 1 year ago
Aww, hell ok I'll stay.
allaboard123 1 year ago 7
"we will together as brother and sister" OH YEAH because thats a likely prospect.
MolestedByTheLion 1 year ago 9
I absolutely adore his dialogue in this part <3
xBlackwingRose 1 year ago
Oh my sweet Jesus, that Mr. Rochester has some damn beautiful hand...mmmm...mmmmm....mmm
JaCoBlUvEr7 1 year ago 2
I know this scene desviates completely from the book but how I love seeing him trying to seduce her into submission.
More recent adaptations of these books (including Austen's stories as well) show more passion. I think they try to make it more contemporary...a story you can relate too. And that's what we are familiar with...passionate love. I'm not saying it didn't exist during Bronte's time but I'm sure she could not write a scene like this one even if she wanted to. .
carolhj22 1 year ago
I love this scene. It's puts Jane's temptation into a contemporary perspective. I feel that today's audience (me included) would better understand Jane's struggle if there was something for her to struggle with, and for me at least, this scene does in fact show her struggling. Having her just fight him and leave doesn't look as persuasive as her fighting her own sexuality. It maybe un-Jane Eyre-ey, but I like it :)
MadameChristie 1 year ago 2
A nice movie,I enjoy it, but it IS NOT Jane Eyre-its something absolutely different,I cannot recognize my favourite novel in this version. No doubt 1983 version is the best one-Timothy Dalton is absolutely wonderful!
Atinati12 1 year ago
me hubiese gustado mas si tuviera subtitulos en español
romagb 1 year ago
One thing: this video is not shown in the main film once after their wedding, but after she already left Thornfield.
ParisianPrincessAmyB 1 year ago
this scene is romantic but completely untrue to the book!!! this is supposed to be a major part of the story where she has to make a choice and there is no kissing! 1983 version is truer, not as entertaining, but truer. =]
nelly11796 1 year ago
this might sound really bad... but i just can't enjoy a movie without a really hot man in it. so... this would definitely be my favorite adaptation of jane eyre. ;) mmm mmm. he's hot.
abbytheawesome5 1 year ago 16
I have always noticed at every film like Jane Eyre or Wuthering Heights that every version is very different, althrough are based or same novels. The 1983 version of Jane Eyre is very harsh, no feelings, no kisses; taking a look at the 2006 version, you can notice that the sentiments of eachother are very strong!
ParisianPrincessAmyB 1 year ago 4
@ParisianPrincessAmyB oh how can u say that? Dalton is ALL feelings..observe that guy. thesetting and filming ..make it look more like theater, but he is fully into it. i think he' s really amazing as R. but hte girl...just leaves much wanting.
bibbleee 1 year ago
Mr. Rochester begging Jane to stay after their wedding is thwarted is a classic.
kimstirling 1 year ago 4
she's very strong to resist him, I know I could'nt lol...
lespignonsverts 1 year ago 9
I couldn't too :P
Matejcha007 1 year ago 3
I love how at 3:27, Rochester makes an "nom" sound when he kisses Jane. Lol.
Meskenit 1 year ago 34
@Meskenit: oh that actually made me laugh hahahaha but very true hehe xxx
Lcplsexiiiking 1 year ago 2
@Meskenit omnomnomnomnom. cookie monster!
trupnai640 1 year ago 7
@Meskenit LOL I swear that made me laugh so hard!!!!
iraqilynn 1 year ago
who could resist him?! i mean is she blind?!
HarryPotter1203 1 year ago 7
Read the book ;-))
lapislazuli7 1 year ago 2
maybe she feels if she sees him in the morning she will be unable to leave? but you are right.
20captainawesome10 1 year ago
i love the book of Jane Eyre and sometimes find it frustrating when they get everything sooo close and then, calamtykel said they have frustrating variations that don't match the charactor. But I enjoy this movie and am looking forward to the new version coming soon :)
MusicWarden 1 year ago
I'm also bothered by the fact that they sort of cop out on the breakup scene by having her say "we'll talk in the morning". She gave him her word and then she left! Jane would never do that; Jane was truthful beginning to end. Other than that, I do love this version best of all; it's just how they handled her leaving that bugs me. I'm glad at least we have the deleted scene here on Youtube-I love how she tells him to rely on God; and he says his heart is broken... (sob**!)
calamtykel 1 year ago 3
@calamtykel from rochesterinnc--just watched the movie and will again and again and again---read the book in high school--forced to--hated it- if the movie was available then--would have made At . I hate the leaving--he should have been outside the door, come on, he is not stupid--she was hurt--how could you trust in the morning conversation--I hate this part and the party part of the movie. could have saved time by rushing through the ingram crap and put more time in this part. lv youtube blog
rochesterinnc 1 year ago
I LOVE the 2006 version, but I have to say that if they were going to put these makeout scenes in, then they should have also added the deleted scene in which she tells him that she's leaving.This version sort of leaves the viewer wondering(if they haven't read the book) why she's leaving? She's leaving because of her morality! That's never gone into here and it's pivotal to showing the strength of her character and principals to adhere to truth in that way. It's what makes Jane Eyre Jane Eyre!
calamtykel 1 year ago 7
this is great, it shows that jane is virtuous (because she ultimately leaves him) but also that she is human; that is it so hard for her to physically leave him and she comes so close to succumbing. its heartbreaking and a really cool alternative to the scene in the book.
jane eyre is one of my all time favourite books, and jane one of my favourite characters...this version is perfect, though it will be interesting to see the 2011 film...
fatsmackenzie 1 year ago 7
i love the book and have read it many times,and i also very much enjoyed this version,toby stephens is wonderful as Mr Rochester.i thought this scene to be very touching,some people have commented that Jane would not have behaved the way she did in this scene,making out with him like that,however this a modern adaptation made for modern audiences and i think it shows very well the deep love that Jane and Rochester have for each other.he would not take advantage of her ,IMO
mrsrickman4eva 1 year ago 3
"Eats her face" is exactly the way I'd put it lol. This isn't accurate AT ALL, which, of course, didn't bother me at all. Rochester would prolly not stradle her in her bed and make-out with her like that, and Jane would most certaintly not allow it. The way this whole conversation occers would be repulsive to her, I think. Yet... they are so perfect for their roles! And it is so romantic that no Jane Eyre fan can NOT fall in love with this. And, who says no to make-out scenes like these?!?!?
neotigger143 1 year ago 47
@neotigger143 YEAH AND ALSO WHO SAYS THAT THEY DIDNT DID THAT WHILE THEY WERE MARRIED ;)
anagg17 1 year ago 3
i love it at 3:29 when he just eats her face ;)
flackattackLAURA 1 year ago 9
It is a good film in itself, good actors, lights, costumes...Toby is very sexy, yes, of course! ))). But all this is irrelevant to the book, to the spirit of this book. It's like a lightweight version of the book. As if for some teens... (((
Version, which distorts the deep and high meaning of this great book.
Ksenija72 2 years ago 9
I've read the book and seen (I think) 3 versions of Jane Eyre...this is by far my favourite version. I honestly wasn't keen on Hurt's Rochester whatsoever.
hollymarg 2 years ago 6
Oof! I want to cry every time I watch this part/read it in the book....AURGH!
kittakatt 2 years ago
really awsummmmmm
BiaJayz 2 years ago
what does rochester say here: 3:05
i think somethink with soak :))
ParisianPrincessAmyB 2 years ago
He says, "Sir again? Never Edward." He doesn't want Jane to call him "Sir".
kd1178 2 years ago 2
I agree with toyalaliberte because after the proposal, he said to Jane to call him Edward, not sir. Watch episode 4, part 3 of BBC's Jane Eyre!
ParisianPrincessAmyB 2 years ago
@ParisianPrincessAmyB
He says "Sir again? Not Edward?"
toyalaliberte 2 years ago
''sir again... not edward'' thats what he said
nightworld0092003 2 years ago 6
Ok,I love this version,Stephens is a wonderful Rochester,Wilson is nearly perfect as Jane.This scene always bothered me because I feel it distorts Rochester's standpoint and certainly Jane's.I dislike the fact that there is nothing that even remotely reminds me of Bronte's writing in this particular passage of the book.However...it is very beautifully and lovingly done.I think the screenwriter probably fantasised about this and is in love with Mr Rochester like the rest of us,so I forgive her.
gio73vanna 2 years ago 8
@gio73vanna I've never had a problem with this scene before, but watching it again now, after having seen all the other versions recently (and obsessed about the book), it feels off, and I agree with you. Their standpoints are distorted and it lacks the feeling of Brontë, but yes, at the same time, it's lovingly done and brings out a physical attraction between them as well and by gods, to be kissed like that!! *swoon* Still, it just feels weird to watch now, and that feels quite weird. o.O
doctortrax 2 years ago 2
I agree with you. Stephens is an exceptionally Rochester. He makes me feel his acute and prolonged pain with his sensitive acting and the little subtleties he includes brings the scenes to to the next level.
junejoyleng 2 years ago 6