Dove Review

This classic movie was filmed in 1970, with George C. Scott and Susannah York in the starring roles.The story is about a young girl, Jane, who has grown up in a boarding school for orphans. Once she is of age, Jane obtains a job as a governess at an estate for a young French girl named Adele. However, she has a hard time getting along with the girl’s guardian.

When Jane falls in love with the guardian, she discovers a deep secret that threatens to keep their love apart. Jane leaves but soon realizes what true love really is and returns to him.

“Jane Eyre” is a classic film of mystery and romance. We award it the Dove “Family-Approved” Seal for ages 12-plus.

Dove Rating Details

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Faith

None

0

Integrity

Woman uses harsh scrub brush on young girl's neck to wash; man makes comment to girls, "Punish her body to save her soul"; man cuts off girl's hair and forces her to stand on a stool for one hour, then he also make another girl stand on stool outside in a storm, even though girl is already sick; horse throws man off back when spooked; man breaks glass; fire in a man's room, but he is saved; remains of burnt estate; discussion regarding the fire, and woman jumped to her death, and man is blinded.

1

Sex

Couple kisses; comment, "Laying my head on her breast while I sleep."

2

Language

"By God"; "You were sent to me from God."

2

Violence

Woman uses harsh scrub brush on young girl's neck to wash; man makes comment to girls, "Punish her body to save her soul"; man cuts off girl's hair and forces her to stand on a stool for one hour, then he also make another girl stand on stool outside in a storm, even though girl is already sick; horse throws man off back when spooked; man breaks glass; fire in a man's room, but he is saved; remains of burnt estate; discussion regarding the fire, and woman jumped to her death, and man is blinded.

2

Drugs

Man is drinking; man is smoking cigar.

1

Nudity

Mild cleavage.

2

Other

Adults at school for poor girls treat young girl rudely and are very mean; young girl dies of illness; man asks a woman to marry him, even though he is already married, but woman is insane and locked in attic with nurse; an orphan girl is called a "French poppy"; man is telling the future with a deck of cards.