Jane Eyre (2011)

Another retelling of the classic tale, this version features Mia Wasikowska in the title role and Michael Fassbender as love interest Edward Rochester. The layout of the story is of course very similar to the 1943 version but a longer runtime allows the story to breathe a bit more. I found the jumping between time lines at the beginning of this film to be a bit disorienting, but it got better as it settled into a linear telling. I found both of the leads’ portrayals to be superior to the aforementioned version. The period costume and setting details are beautiful and perhaps the best part of the film.

Oscar Nomination: Best Achievement in Costume Design