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Trailer makes it seem as though there is a supernatural element...?

posted 10 years ago by daughterofolaf
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I have never read the book--I had never intended to read it because this type of book is simply not my cup of tea. But then I saw the trailer for this movie which makes it look creepy and makes it appear that there is either a superatural element to it or hallucinations/mental illness involved.

I have never been under the impression that the book contains any of these things at all. Can someone please tell me whether the trailer was misleading, or if this movie does contain these elements and is way off base from the book or if these elements truly are part of the novel?

Thanks!

It wasn't me who was murdered, was it?

[–] LifeVsArt 10 years ago

Well, the book is an absolute classic, that's why filmmakers keep doing different versions. I don't think it's that the film is supernatural, but it does capture the deep moody atmosphere of the classic Gothic romance genre, which is one of my favorite things about the book (I think the earlier chapters are particularly strong in this area). The book has much more emphasis on the powerful christian themes, whereas this film goes more for mythic symbolism (which, of course, is also contained within christian doctrine). Such things as Rochester calling to Jane from across the moors has the quality of the supernatural, although the film presents it as being something one could readily interpret as being within Jane's mind. If you haven't seen the film or read the book I don't want to give too much away - there is an element of mental illness. If you're interested in this film, I would say check it out, you may very well enjoy it (I love it) - at that point there are a number of earlier films available that you may like as much, or more, or perhaps not as much. Finally, if you like the film you might be interested in going to the original source and seeing for yourself why "Jane Eyre", the book, has captured people's imaginations for so long.

It still could be that neither the book or this film are your cup-of-tea, but something seemed to interest you enough to watch the trailer and start this thread.

[–] SwingBatta 10 years ago

I was definitely under the impression that it was going to be darker than it actually was because of the trailer, but a lot of deleted scenes were included.

Cary had also filmed a scene with a bunch of dead flies that was ultimately cut out.

You four-eyed psycho.

[–] daughterofolaf 10 years ago

Thanks for the information. I appreciate it. :)

It wasn't me who was murdered, was it?

[–] stacy0912 10 years ago

After this thread now I want to see this again, thanks daughter!

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[–] rizdek 10 years ago

Well, call it what you will, but there seems to be some sort of "link" between Jane and Rochester after she leaves. Since most here have watched it I'll explain where I think it enters in. When she's tempted to go with Rivers, she suddenly hears Rochester's voice calling "Jane" "Jane." It just so happens that at that exact same time Rocheter IS calling her name. So somehow she "hears" his voice even though they are separeated by many miles. That seems to count as some sort of supernaturalism. IT's not dark supernaturalism...I think it's meant to be good and positive because of their love for each other.

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[–] daughterofolaf 10 years ago

I see. The thing in the trailer which made me think there was something supernatural is when she is talking to some guy and his eyes turn black--people's eyes don't turn black during coversations so I thought maybe she was crazy and imagined it or that he was a demon or something. :-/

Dick, I am VERY disappointed.

[–] lucy72077 10 years ago

That's from a dream scene. I think it's supposed to show that he's become like a phantom in her mind, haunting her thoughts both waking and sleeping.

[–] melka_mirage 10 years ago

I really wish they'd kept more of the supernatural elements, such as the deleted scenes of Helen appearing in Jane's bedroom as she tears off her wedding dress or watching over her on the moors. I suppose they seemed a bit too fantastical, and ultimately, the director went with a more grounded film. I especially enjoyed the sequence when Jane is left with Mason and curiously puts her ear up against the door behind the tapestry and is met with only quiet darkness. It very well captures an eerie fear of the unknown with horrors conjured by our own imagination.