one of my absolute favorites!

Most undeservingly overhyped movie of all time??

Just so...so bad

Absolutely Fantastic

I was about 10 when I first read the book Jane Eyre. Obviously, considering my age, did not understand everything, however, it become one of my favorites I read over years again and again. I also have seen all latest films of Jane Eyre - 2011, 2006,1997 - which left me convinced that they are unable to catch the very essence of the book. Recently I found on Youtube the 1983 version and been watching it on daily basis approximately 2 months now. For me it is a book become alive. I am so thankful for all the production team of BBC for creating such a masterpiece. I've read other reviews on IMDb regarding these mini-series and agree that there could have been a bit more intimacy between Edward and Jane as it was in book. And I would gladly watch even longer version if there would have been Jane meeting Rochester on his way back from business before wedding day, the trip to Millcote etc. Maybe there are some deleted scenes in this production? I would gladly watch them, too, if it is only possible to release. However, I am ever so thankful that the dialogues are taken straight from book almost unchanged (except shortened, but in wise, unaffected way) and not killing the classic. The hero and heroine of the book Timothy Dalton and Zelah Clarke are Mr Rochester and Miss Eyre - simple as that. I do not believe that Timothy Dalton is too handsome - he is amazing actor, in some scenes he really looks ugly in my eyes ("You examine me Miss Eyre. Do you find me handsome?"). Zelah Clarke is Jane as I imagined Jane should be. Great integrity, pride and very genteel appearance - despite not been beautiful. I do not think she looks too old - considering what a harsh sort of life she had and people in that time aged sooner than nowadays. For me she looks 18. I shall not watch any other Jane Eyre anymore as I do not want to spoil the spellbinding atmosphere created by these mini-series. I thank everyone in production of the 1983 Jane Eyre for bringing the book alive and my deep révérence to Ms Clarke and Mr Dalton. I wish you every happiness in your life with deep gratitude from my side. I already rated it 10 out of 10, but if it would have been possible I would rate it as 11 out of 10.

I like this version more each time I watch it. Like the 1973 version, it is very faithful to the book. I preferred it, on the whole, to that one as well. The acting is much better, overall, and it does not have such intrusive, redundant voice-overs. Some very minimal narration by Jane was used at times, but only for transitional purposes- not in the middle of scenes so that the characters have to work their conversation around it. This version includes even more scenes than 1973 as well- such as more of Bessie's personality from the book, Miss Temple's marriage, the grown-up Eliza and Georgiana, and more of Jane's journey on the moors before being taken in by the Riverses.Zelah Clarke was a little too old for Jane but other than that, looked the part, and gave a decent performance.The real star of the show is Timothy Dalton's Rochester, however. Yes,he's too good-looking. But he really embodied the role. He made the character come to life and his scenes with Jane oozed chemistry.It was not perfect, however. In addition to the usual stagy production values of the time, there were a few flaws throughout that bothered me. Not every single thing from the book was kept, of course. One cut scene, in particular, really upset me- Helen Burns' death. This was a crucial scene from the book, which for some reason was not kept in this version! Yet we did get an added scene of Rochester meeting with Briggs after Jane has left Thornfield, trying to make sure she is alright. I found that scene very odd, because Jane wasn't present. We should have kept Helen's death instead! So much was kept in that the cuts they did make irritated me even more than they would have otherwise.

If a more masterful adaptation than this one even existed, you need not look for it; you will find all and more in this near-perfect presentation of Charlotte Brontë's masterpiece.Rarely have I seen a film that would urge me to read the novel on which it was based, but I admit to that here. Although I have not read Jane Eyre, I am convinced that I have missed very little in the way of dialogue and plot or of intensity and emotion. I only wish to explore the novel due to the immense curiosity and emotion that this masterpiece has stirred within me.I need not divulge anything in the way of plot here. Let me just say this: if you are perhaps unsure as to whether you should watch or read the beautiful story that is Jane Eyre, I implore you to doubt no more! Every atom of might and magic that has reared Jane Eyre as a popular classic of English literature has successfully been captured in this film.What Brontë did not bring herself, Clarke and Dalton managed to translate in the limelight with stupendous intensity. The movie's success is, no doubt, due in no small part to their acting prowess.Love Jane Eyre or hate her, but appreciate the richness, the vitality, the truth of the story; love the characters; love the actors; all just as you would love what is great in cinema.

Jane Eyre is dramatised by Alexander Baron, is based on the novel by Charlotte Bronte and stars Timothy Dalton, Zelah Clarke and Mary Tamm.There have been many adaptations of Bronte's novel but this series is by far the best. Practically everything from the book is here, including original dialogue and you really feel the growing emotional connection between Jane and Rochester.What really makes this so good is the casting of the two lead actors. Timothy Dalton is perfect as Rochester, brooding and playful,while Zelah Clarke is the perfect combination of strength,courage,shyness and gentleness as Jane. The pair have wonderful chemistry, which is a great help during their romantic scenes.The young Jane Eyre( Zelah Clarke) is a teacher at a charity school for girls in the 1800's, she advertises her services as a governess in the newspapers.Jane is offered the post of governess at Thornfield Hall to tutor Adele who is the young ward of the halls mysterious owner Mr Rochester(Timothy Dalton.) As the months go on he falls in love with Jane and puts into effect a few situations to try and see if she is as madly in love with him as he is with her.However, there is a secret still waiting to be discovered at Thornfield Hall and when it is it's effects are devastating.This is a moving and well acted drama, highly recommended especially for fans of the book. When I want to watch an adaptation of Bronte's novel this is the one I usually turn to.