Emma
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Movie Reviews of Emma
Movie Review: Well done, indeed!
Summary: 5 Stars
I own three Emma's: this one, Paltrow's and another BBC production from the 70's. The mettlesome Kate Beckensale is perfectly cast opposite Mark Stong as Knightley who brings needful gravitas to the role. The deception of the pretentious Frank Churchill is stylishly carried off by Raymond Coulthard. And who could not admire the lovely Olivia Williams as the silent suffering Miss Jane Fairfax? The talented Samantha Morton is the ill-advised Miss Harriet Smith. None detract from this virtually flawless production.
Only one thing could improve: A release in anamorphic widescreen as I've seen aired on public television instead of this full-screen (1.33:1) version.
Movie Review: Very Best Adaptation!
Summary: 5 Stars
Please watch THIS adaptation.Do _not_ taint your minds with the insipid version with G.P. Although she is a very lovely actress in many other movies, she is leagues behind Kate Beckinsale's "Emma". Beckinsale is Emma to perfection. And Mark Strong as Mr. Knightley is right on as well. I had this one to begin with and rented the Hollywood version with Paltrow and almost couldn't get through it. If you have the slightest regard for staying closer to the text of Jane Austen, stick with this adaptation. It is fabulous! I haven't seen Beckinsale do as well in any of her other roles, but she is amazing in this one.Movie Review: fabulous
Summary: 5 Stars
i love jane austen and the period she lived in. i admit i have not seen paltrows version but i cannot imagine she could even come close to such a consummate pro as kate beckinsale. i loved the subtlety of her portrayal of emma and the chemistry between her and knightley (the gorgeous Mark Strong). in fact all the chemistry between characters seems so real--beautiful direction here. A very romantic and gorgeous movie with superb acting all round. I have watched it many times. oh i can't much take pride and prejudice with keira knightly who seems to talk with a mouth full of marbles her diction is so poor.Movie Review: Wonderful and rich!
Summary: 5 Stars
Kate Beckinsale is pure delight as Emma, and the entire cast is up to snuff, making this DVD a "no-brainer" purchase. The atmosphere is rich with period effects and the clothing is superb. All in all, a great fun time with a satisfying dose of the elegance and formality which Austen fans should relish. I love the period of the early nineteenth century as found in all of Jane Austen's work; so much so that I was inspired to write my own work of fiction set in Regency England, like all of Jane's stories. (Guess I just couldn't get enough of it!)
Linore Rose Burkard, author, Before the Season Ends
Movie Review: A Perfect Match!
Summary: 5 Stars
I am a big Jane Austen fan (having taken a seminar of her writing in college). I enjoy most adaptions of her books but the A&E adaption is really wonderful! The characters are portrayed exactly like the book and Emma has all the pride of status, and all the kindness towards family, that Austen depicts. Mark Strong, as Knightly, does an excellent job with a difficult part. Knightly can seem creepily paternal (his age and his advice to Emma) but Strong makes him appropriate and smoldering even for a modern viewer. The characters in this film have such depth and the costuming is beautiful!