Jane Eyre

Last week, one of my colleagues organised a ladies night and as she knew that we were keen to see the latest film of Jane Eyre, she booked tickets at her local cinema in Belper.

We all managed to leave work at about 10 minutes before close of business so that we could ride in convoy to the cinema. As I didn't know the area, so I drove in the middle and I just relieved that we weren't separated in the traffic.

The cinema is open to the public and one can purchase a membership but it is not part of a chain. It only has one screen and has a lovely feel to the place. There is a bar available that offers alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks as well as tea, coffee and cake is also available.

The cinema was packed despite Jane Eyre have been on the circuit previously.

We had fantastic luxurious seats in the back row - what a pleasure!!

I have always wanted to read the book but never got a chance and it was never part of my coursework at school but I did have a vague idea of what the story was about.

I was instantly drawn to Jane's character and the strength that she portrayed at such a tender age. Then there is Mr Rochester who is the older, stern man that sees her as his equal despite their age gap. I have to say that I fell in love with Mr Rochester despite his dismissive manner.

I felt myself longing for them to be happy and for Jane not to have any further heartache in her life! Therefore, when she is dragged to the alter, only to have her wedding ceremony interrupted by Mr Rochester's brother-in-law advising that the ceremony cannot be conducted as Mr Rochester was married 15 years previously and remains married.

A devasted Jane is taken to the room where Mr Rochester's mentally unstable wife has been occupying in Mr Rochester's home which is located away from the rest of the household. Only Mr Rochester and one of his servants knew and had access to that room.

Early, the following morning, Jane runs away from Mr Rochester and the life that she once loved but takes ill and ends up on the doorstep of a young minister. The young minister and his sisters nurse her back to health and when she has recovers, she tells them her name is Jane Elliot.

Jane starts a new chapter of her life but still longs for Mr Rochester....

It is a beautiful, moving story of love and the challenges one person has overcome throughout her life and the strength that she finds within herself.

The locations that were used in the film were breathtaking and we are so lucky to live in such a beautiful country!