Jane Eyre Yep, yet another retelling of the Charlotte Bronte classic, but when it's done this well the material seems brand new. Mia Wasikowska, whose name you probably recognize as Alice in Tim Burton's Alice in Wonderland, gave an acclaimed performance in this limited-release period movie about a young governess who captures the hearts of the family she cares for.
As Jane, Wasikowska captures the viewer's heart as well, bringing to the role a careful stoicism that doesn't completely mask Jane's vulnerability and desperate desire for more than her lot in life. Director Cary Fukunaga's fresh, slightly stylized take on the century-plus-old material turns what could have been just another ho-hum version of a stodgy novel into a gorgeous, modern-feeling romance. Extras: "A Look Inside Jane Eyre" featurette with Wasikowska and Fukunaga, featurettes on the score and the stylized lighting techniques; deleted scenes (DVD/BD)
Also new this week:
Hoodwinked Too! Hood vs. Evil
Something Borrowed
The Conspirator
Priest
Dexter: The Complete 5th Season
New on Blu
The Big Lebowski Limited Edition Blu-ray The Dude still abides, only now for the first time in high-def with this brand-new collector's edition celebrating the movie's 10th anniversary, available for a limited time. Included along with the movie is a 28-page companion book featuring an interview with Jeff Dowd (the inspiration behind Jeff Bridges' long-suffering character), Bridges' personal photos from the set, film timeline, digital copy and a fun new trivia game that quizzes you on the movie's most memorable dialogue. Also exclusive to this release are "U-Control" features like "Mark it Dude," a counter that keeps track of things like F-bombs and "Dude"-isms and a music feature that lets you identify the songs from the film and purchase from iTunes on the spot. Other bonus material includes an in-depth look at the Lebowski Festival, a cast reunion interview, a look at the dream sequences (fabulous in high-def, by the way) and more.
