Critique de School Library Journal
Gr 5 Up-It is no small testament to the popularity and power of Charlotte Bronte's classic novel that every decade or so a new film version is produced. This recently released adaptation is simply extraordinary. Handsomely directed and beautifully photographed, Jane Eyre comes alive in the actual countryside of England where the original book was set. Georgie Henley (The Chronicles of Narnia) plays the young Jane perfectly (but foreshortened from the book) and sets the tenor for the strong, loyal, and passionate young woman that Jane becomes. Lead actors Ruth Wilson and Toby Stephens play a winning Jane and Rochester and make the romance come alive; the supporting cast are equally good. Because Jane's character is so vibrant, even her sad exile to St. Johns River's household is interesting. Although some elements of the novel have been changed, this beguiling version is exceptional.-Jane Halsall, McHenry Public Library, IL (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
Critique du Library Journal
This affectionate 1979 portrait of renowned British composer Benjamin Britten (1913-76) includes excerpts of performances of many of his compositions (20 are listed). Documentary footage catches Britten at the piano, conducting an orchestra with chorus, welcoming Queen Elizabeth to dedicate a concert hall, and more. Life partner Peter Pears comments on Britten's work, personality, and habits and their attitude about publicly being a couple; quite a bit of time is given to music Britten wrote especially for Pears's voice. In some cataloging records, Pears is considered an author of this film. Middle-class Britten as "outsider" (because of his stupendous talent and his sexual orientation) is the general theme of the film, which was meant as a tribute, not a true biographical investigation. Britten's relatives, friends, housekeeper, copyist, and the nurse who cared for him late in his life all speak highly of him. Many libraries own the original videotape; the DVD has 21 tracks, useful for classroom use. Recommended for music libraries and large documentary film collections.-Bonnie Jo Dopp, Univ. of Maryland Lib., College Park (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
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