ThatGirlTeresa

Oh my, this was absolutely wonderful! It was such a fantastic translation of the book, and quite frankly, made me appreciate the story in a whole new way.

The girl they had to play Jane was spot-on. Not only was she a little plain, but she had the pretty severe, solemn, yet extraordinary passion that Jane Eyre possessed.

Mr. Rochester was... RAWR. I've not always been a big Mr. Rochester fan in the past. I thought he was kind of a jerk and didn't get why Jane loved him so. In here, though, he has a charisma that is undeniable, and the restrained manner in which the actor plays Mr. Rochester is a little reminiscent of Mr. Darcy in P&P '95.

The thing that most floored me though, was the undeniable chemistry between Jane Eyre and Mr. Rochester. There is  spark any time they share the screen. I suddenly understood why this is considered such a great romance (albeit not an altogether healthy romance).

I very much enjoyed my time watching this fine flick, and I would/will watch again in the future!

And now on to Little Dorrit.

I just started watching North and South. Yes, I realize that I'm about 5 years late to the party, but my lord! It is SO good. I'm typically more of a Jane Austen, look at the pretty empire waists, Regency type of girl, and while I enjoy a good Victorian era story, I haven't found one that is exceptionally compelling. UNTIL NOW.

I'm half-way through and oh how do I want Margaret and Thornton to get together! But, but, but I feel for the workers' plight! I'm worried for Mrs. Hale--I fear the bad air in the North is not good for her delicate constitution. And what of brother Fred, who is banished in Spain for being a mutineer!? Will he risk coming back to see his mother before it's too late? Could I be a bigger dork?

The cinematography is beautiful; I was absolutely floored by the first time Margaret walks through the factory with all of the cotton floating around. There was a sort-of grotesque beauty to it.

The acting is superb, especially from the two leads. The actor who plays Mr. Thornton is pretty hot too, which doesn't hurt anything. I'm certainly not too proud to admit that I can be shallow when it concerns leading men in period romances.

I am very much enjoying it, and I am very eager to continue on with the second half of this story. I've also added the book to my ever growing "To Read" list.

Oh BBC, how do I love thee...