The latest Jane Eyre movie is not an advance — despite fine settings, a haughty, soul-scarred Rochester portrayed by Michael Fassbender, and ace supporting figures (Judi Dench, Jamie Bell, Sally Hawkins). The story is scrambled by tricky time jumps and clumsily handled by director Cary Fukunaga. The main deficit is Mia Wasikowska as a suffering but indomitable Jane. She is prim, superior, emotionally remote and, overall, dull. And yet, some of the proven, melodramatic grip is felt again. (2011) — David Elliott
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