Jane Eyre (2011)

Denby finds the adaptation austere but emotionally powerful, capturing the novel’s elemental passions. He praises Mia Wasikowska’s quietly confident Jane and the subdued lighting that heightens the gothic atmosphere.

The critic finds the adaptation highly recommendable and praises its restrained style, though the climactic scenes fail to build in intensity. Mia Wasikowska is singled out for embodying Jane as both a distinct character and an archetypal figure.

Weber finds the adaptation rewarding but constrained by the challenge of compressing the novel into a feature-length film. He praises Mia Wasikowska and Michael Fassbender for bringing emotional depth to Jane and Rochester’s romance.

Turan finds Fukunaga’s adaptation compelling, though Jane’s restricted interior life limits the film somewhat. He especially praises Fassbender’s charismatic Rochester and the lively sparring between Rochester and Jane.

The critic finds this a smartly handled, low-key adaptation, with young stars anchoring a tough-minded story. He particularly praises Mia Wasikowska’s performance and the film’s focused visual compositions, while noting that Jane’s religious development is missing.

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Robinson finds the adaptation respectful but passion-free, with its gothic romance and sense of danger sanded away. She praises the vivid scenery and Sally Hawkins’s infuriating performance as Mrs. Reed.

Bradshaw finds the adaptation intelligent, beautifully crafted and well acted, but too restrained to fully ignite its central romance. He particularly praises the chemistry and carefully paced first encounters between Jane and Rochester.

Smith finds the adaptation elegant and brooding, though its episodic structure weakens it. He praises Adriano Goldman’s atmospheric photography and Michael Fassbender’s compelling Rochester.

Nathan finds the film visually striking but ultimately let down by its overripe romance and underdeveloped climax. He praises Mia Wasikowska’s restrained, forceful portrayal of Jane.

Chang finds the adaptation visually striking and well acted, but too restrained and emotionally uninvolving to become especially vital. He praises Mia Wasikowska and Michael Fassbender’s performances, while faulting the film’s late revelations and restless visuals for failing to deepen Jane’s inner life.

Goldberg praises the film as a confident, haunting gothic romance, though he finds its early framing and childhood sections slow to find their footing. He singles out Wasikowska and Fassbender’s performances, along with the cinematography, score, and costumes, for praise.

Graham finds the adaptation a thoroughly well-made, invigorating film, despite omissions and casting choices that do not fully honor the novel. He especially praises its ravishing Gothic visuals and Wasikowska’s emotionally nuanced performance.