Emma
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Movie Reviews of Emma
Movie Review: Perhaps not perfect Austen, but an absolutely lovely movie!
Summary: 5 Stars
Gwyneth Paltrow does an admirable job as Emma. She is charming, witty, and utterly engrossed in her matchmaking activities, even if her accent isn't perfect. (I don't know why people expect Americans to get the accent absolutely correct anyway. Try to do better yourself.)While "Emma" may not be perfect Austen (the A&E/BBC versions of all movies are wonderful), I find this movie delightful and probably one of the most romantic films I've ever seen.
I am NOT a chick flick person. I abhor sappy romance. "Emma" is neither. Movies are so much more fun when the romantic entanglements are a perfect riot of Austenian theatrics, and as this IS Austen, it's a joy to watch.
Mr. Knightley is the perfect prince/hero/knight simply because he is the "guy next door", yet he displays such wisdom and prudence in the matters of life. My favorite line (of course) is, "I rode through the rain..." I have trouble keeping myself from breaking out into a huge grin at that part, even if I'm watching the movie by myself (or in front of people!)
Hilarious, romantic, and entirely refreshing, "Emma" is near topping my list of "chick flicks" even though I hold that it is NOT one at all! :-)
Movie Review: Perfect!
Summary: 5 Stars
I've been a Jane Austen fan since I was a little girl. Honestly, when the movie version came out, I was afraid to go see it; I had such strong images of Emma and her companions in my mind. I didn't need to be afraid. Every actor was perfect! I've never seen a better cast movie!! Somehow the spirit of Jane Austen was channeled by the director; she would have adored this film. Emma was never meant to be taken as seriously as her other works; that's why I loved "Clueless" as a sweet tribute to Austen. After I saw the Hollywood version, I bought the BBC version. That was a waste! It was so puffed full of its own self-importance I felt like I was in an English class lecture. I watch the Hollywood version all the time, but the BBC version sits all dusty on my tape shelf. I'm glad someone else liked the 'I rode in the rain' line; it always makes me cry. (But then again, I cry during X-Files (now there is a beautiful example of true love!)) When Emma and Mr. Knightly are about to dance, because, she says, "It is not as if we are brother and sister" "Indeed not" he replies, and the look on his face is perfect: love; lust, longing. Wow. I can't imagine a better adaptation.Movie Review: Emma
Summary: 5 Stars
I loved this movie It is beautifully filmed, the costumes and scenery are lovely to look at and make it believable coming from it's time period. I am a huge Jane Austen fan and am trying to watch every version of all of her books. This is the only version of Emma that I've seen so far. The movie is very funny and generally quite light as opposed to Sense and Sensibility or Mansfield Park - however that doesn't take away from the character development or the teaching of good morals and the satisfaction of a beautiful ending to the story which only occurs after Emma has learned the lessons she desperately needs to learn. I loved the humor - it is a wonderful "girl" movie with laughs and tears and of course beautiful language with nothing objectionable...It is the kind of movie that gives you the escape that you need into a world that is believable on some level but not real enough to be depressing. My only objection is that the DVD has no bonus materials - I would've loved to hear director and actor comments during the film as is often done and or a section on how the movie was made. After seeing several of these in other movies - it brings the movie alive in another way. Well worth watching.Movie Review: I was shocked to think it better
Summary: 5 Stars
I had watched this version of Emma while in my young teens and disliked the movie very much. I have carried that dislike with me until recently now in my 20's I was compelled to watch this version again (I own the Kate Beckinsale version and like it). To my astonishment I actually like this version better! I like Austen's movie adaptations but have never read her books (except Sense and Sensibility in high school, which I don't remember). Some may call it lazy or unimaginative, but I prefer movies, though I know there would never be adaptations without the books but there it is. I do not know exactly what it was about this version that I like better; maybe that it seemed brighter and the characters were more fitting to their parts and there was more time to get to know each character better since this version is longer. The dialogue was much easier to understand (more modern that truely period based, but still fitting) and I am NOT a Paltrow fan but she was perfect in this role as Emma. I do still like the Beckinsale version, but I am almost sorry that I own it rather than this one, but am too cheap to own both =-)....Movie Review: My All-Time Favorite Movie
Summary: 5 Stars
I read in previous reviews that people were unhappy about Emma's historical inaccuracies, and disloyalty to the book by Jane Austen. Honestly, I have never read the book, and I know absolutely nothing about the clothing or social mannerisms from that period of time. However, I -do- know that Emma is a wonderful movie. Despite the fact that it may not be true to the book, and is historically inaccurate, it does very well as a romantic comedy. Gwyneth Paltrow is great as Emma, and I love her confused and indignant expressions throughout the film. Mr. Knightley is definitely my favorite character, and is the perfect gentleman. Every other character fits seamlessly into the mix, and Ewan McGregor as Frank Churchill is a yummy and surprising treat. Each and every scene is thoroughly enjoyable.For nights when you're home alone, and stuck with only your dog and your DVDs, pop in Emma! It'll cheer you up, make you smile, and leave you with a happy feeling inside for a long time afterwards. Who cares how historically correct it is? It's just a really awesome movie!