Wide Sargasso Sea
Set in lush 19th-century Jamaica, based on the award-winning novel by Jean Rhys, Wide Sargasso Sea is a prequel to Charlotte Bronte’s Jane Eyre and paints a rather different picture of Mr. Rochester’s first wife. Made in 2006 for the BBC, this new version of a passionate period drama stars Rafe Spall as the brooding Rochester and Rebecca Hall as the beautiful Creole heiress Antoinette Cosway.
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Set in lush 19th-century Jamaica, based on the award-winning novel by Jean Rhys, Wide Sargasso Sea is a prequel to Charlotte Bronte’s Jane Eyre and paints a rather different picture of Mr. Rochester’s first wife. Made in 2006 for the BBC, this new version of a passionate period drama stars Rafe Spall as the brooding Rochester and Rebecca Hall as the beautiful Creole heiress Antoinette Cosway. Approx. 84 min. on 1 DVD. For mature audiences.
"A lush, sensual tale"—The Observer (UK)
"Beautifully acted"—The Independent (UK)
"Doesn’t simply illuminate Jane Eyre, like the novel it’s base on, it eclipses it"—The Observer (UK)
"Grade: B"—Entertainment Weekly
"Excellent story, excellent actors, excellent locations"—EInsiders.com
"Strong and powerful performances from both actors"—British American TV DVD blog
"Sensual and harrowing"—Los Angeles Daily News
"An R-rated must for Brontë fans"—The Seattle Times
"A high quality drama that doesn't disappoint."—Memorable TV
"Grade A"—Campus Circle Magazine
"A superlative, near-perfect adaptation of a great novel, Wide Sargasso Sea is highly recommended"—DVD Verdict
"Beautifully acted"—The Independent (UK)
"Doesn’t simply illuminate Jane Eyre, like the novel it’s base on, it eclipses it"—The Observer (UK)
"Grade: B"—Entertainment Weekly
"Excellent story, excellent actors, excellent locations"—EInsiders.com
"Strong and powerful performances from both actors"—British American TV DVD blog
"Sensual and harrowing"—Los Angeles Daily News
"An R-rated must for Brontë fans"—The Seattle Times
"A high quality drama that doesn't disappoint."—Memorable TV
"Grade A"—Campus Circle Magazine
"A superlative, near-perfect adaptation of a great novel, Wide Sargasso Sea is highly recommended"—DVD Verdict
