A random post about Jane Eyre 2011

Yesterday was the 11th of August, a date that in previous years signified nothing in particular. It was just one of those days which passed by as many do with little remembrance or consequence. However August 11, 2011 was an entirely different matter altogether! Here in Australia it was the day that Jane Eyre (2011) was to hit cinemas.

I was very blessed in the fact that, last night- on the very day it opened I was able to see the film! But not before dropping numerous hints throughout the day about my desire to see it :)

Richard Mason (Harry Lloyd) being carried by
Mr. Rochester (Michael Fassbender)

I must confess however, that the driving motivation for seeing this film was all because of an actor. This film was to be the first time I would see Harry Lloyd act in something other than Robin Hood (BBC TV Series), so I was quite excited.  In the theatre I waited, rather impatiently for his a his character to emerge, and when he finally made his appearance I must admit that a rather girlish squeal tried to escape which thankfully was suppressed as I firmly nudged my sister in the seat next to me and whispered
                          "It's Harry!"
And of course I must say that the few (extremely short) scenes in which he was in were the best in the entire film- yes, perhaps I am biased but it's okay I can admit it.

The movie itself I thought had its ups-and-downs but in general I really enjoyed it (but I will write about that another time).

Unfortunately I could not find one picture of Harry in the film to add to this post. I did however find a fan video with a small clip- of which I took a screencap of and added it above, sorry for the poor quality. But in the film I thought he looked quite handsome and his hair was gorgeous.

Have you ever seen a movie simply because you liked the actors?

Much love,

Mel xx

PS. Are there any Harry Lloyd fans out there that were outraged at the Jane's lack of care when tending to his injuries? She hardly helped him at all, instead she chose to snoop around the room.

to be a heroine...Lesson #3

Lesson #3-Check your fiance's attic before you marry him.

A proposal from a dark, brooding, abrupt man *"with his broad and jetty eyebrows; his square forehead, made squarer by the horizontal sweep of his black hair." may be very appealling, if not flattering but as a heroine it is imperative that you check the attic, If possible before the vowels!

ps. If your too frightened to check the attic, leave your wedding veil in an accessible place, if on your return it is torn...well lets just say you might want to think about leaving the country, I hear India is nice this time of year and they are always looking for missionaries :)


*Jane Eyre, Chapter 13