Based on the reviews I've read, I'm not the only one who likes to watch all of the available versions of classic novel adaptations. This is the 5th version of Jane Eyre that I've watched recently, and although I was curious about this one, I definitely had low expectation. Why? I guess I thought George C. Scott was a real stretch to play Rochester, especially since this film came right after his portrayal of Patton, and I had a hard time imaging Patton playing Rochester. In addition to that, although I'm not familiar with Susannah York, I knew she was in her 30s, and Jane Eyre should be played by someone a decade younger. But I started watching, and the movie won me over. In fact, I was generally pleasantly surprised with the acting, the pacing, and the setting. Everything "clicked" for me. After reading various reviews, I learned that the video quality would probably stink, and that was certainly the case for the DVD version I bought. The color was very incon...
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