The story of Jane Eyre shares several similarities with the phenomenon known as the teen romance, which has taken over young adult literature and film in recent years. A young inexperienced girl, a potentially dangerous and fiercely attractive male and a series of hurdles the two have to overcome before being together. Charlotte Brontë’s gothic novel was not written for teenagers, but many elements have been reconfigured in young adult stories. Cary Fukunaga’s new adaptation of an already much interpreted classic takes us back to basics, showing us how to really tell a romance with his compelling version of Jane Eyre.
Most people know Jane Eyre and her “tale of woe”, but here is a brief summary for those who are unfamiliar. Jane (Mia Wasikowska), an orphan whose childhood consisted of a cold aunt, an abusive nephew and an even more abusive education, is employed as a governess...
Most people know Jane Eyre and her “tale of woe”, but here is a brief summary for those who are unfamiliar. Jane (Mia Wasikowska), an orphan whose childhood consisted of a cold aunt, an abusive nephew and an even more abusive education, is employed as a governess...
- 3/24/2011
- by Catherine Stebbins
- CriterionCast
Chicago – According to IMDb, there are over 20 film and TV versions of the Charlotte Bronte novel, “Jane Eyre.” Director Cary Fukunaga (”Sin Nombre”) and lead actress Mia Wasikowska (”Alice in Wonderland”) take on the latest remake of the literary legend.
There is a nice twist in this one, as it is told in flashback from a point deep in the original novel. The screenplay by Moira Buffini gives director Cary Fukunaga ample room to create a reflective Jane Eyre, led by the performance of the by Mia Waskiowska as title character. The film has terrific performances and an unexpected scope that fleshes out the conflicts of the famous character.
The Arrival: Mia Wasikowska in ‘Jane Eyre’
Photo credit: Laurie Sparham for Focus Features
HollywoodChicago.com got the opportunity to speak with both Mia Wasikowska and Cary Fununaga when they were in Chicago promoting the film.
Mia Wasikowska, the Title Character...
There is a nice twist in this one, as it is told in flashback from a point deep in the original novel. The screenplay by Moira Buffini gives director Cary Fukunaga ample room to create a reflective Jane Eyre, led by the performance of the by Mia Waskiowska as title character. The film has terrific performances and an unexpected scope that fleshes out the conflicts of the famous character.
The Arrival: Mia Wasikowska in ‘Jane Eyre’
Photo credit: Laurie Sparham for Focus Features
HollywoodChicago.com got the opportunity to speak with both Mia Wasikowska and Cary Fununaga when they were in Chicago promoting the film.
Mia Wasikowska, the Title Character...
- 3/17/2011
- by adam@hollywoodchicago.com (Adam Fendelman)
- HollywoodChicago.com
The young cast of director Cary Fukunaga's big screen production of Charlotte Bronte's romantic novel Jane Eyre (starring Mia Wasikowska in the title role) which shot for 9 weeks in Derbyshire earlier this year is rounding out, with a number of up and coming young actors and newcomers joining the already announced cast.
13 year old Freya Parks plays Helen Burns, young Jane's (Amelia Clarkson) school friend. Freya made her feature film debut in Jon Amiel’s Creation, with Paul Bettany and Jennifer Connelly. She will soon be starring in the lead role of Jenny Wilkes’ adventure drama Bliss!
She has twice been cast by Mark Rylance at the Globe Theatre, in his stagings of Euripides and Sonnet Walk.
Freya attends a school specializing in the arts, where she is a dance scholar specializing in ballet.
10 year old newcomer Romy Settbon Moore’s plays Adele Varens, Mr Rochester's young ward. Romy's...
13 year old Freya Parks plays Helen Burns, young Jane's (Amelia Clarkson) school friend. Freya made her feature film debut in Jon Amiel’s Creation, with Paul Bettany and Jennifer Connelly. She will soon be starring in the lead role of Jenny Wilkes’ adventure drama Bliss!
She has twice been cast by Mark Rylance at the Globe Theatre, in his stagings of Euripides and Sonnet Walk.
Freya attends a school specializing in the arts, where she is a dance scholar specializing in ballet.
10 year old newcomer Romy Settbon Moore’s plays Adele Varens, Mr Rochester's young ward. Romy's...
- 1/17/2011
- by noreply@blogger.com (ScreenTerrier)
- ScreenTerrier
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