film could be more passionate but the performances and the magical lyrical ì
quality overcome any transgressions." JW *** The Star March 13, 1996
"Franco Zeffirelli brings Charlotte Bronte's classic romance to the screen, ì
with the alluring Charlotte Gainsbourg as the resilient governess and William ì
Hurt as the passionate Rochester. Despite the great supporting cast and ì
veteran David Watkin's brooding cinematography, nothing can make me enjoy ì
Zeffirelli's over-earnest style. Rather like being force-fed zabaglione." AW ì
in Mail & Guardian April 12, 1996.
"Veteran Italian director, Franco Zeffirelli, does justice to Charlotte ì
Bronte's enduring story of a governess brought up in a harsh orphanage and ì
her delicate relationship with her employer, a man of mystery and dark mood. ì
A well constructed, visually splendid and satisfying film, with excellent ì
performances, notably by Charlotte Gainsbourg, William Hurt, Joan Plowright, ì
Geraldine Chaplin." **** Owen Williams in Argus March 23, 1996
"Findet Raum für die Beschreibung erwachenden weiblichen Selbtsbewusstseins" ì
(film-dienst)
"Keine Poesie, nur Posen" (Süddeutsche Zeitung)