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Movie Reviews of Emma
Movie Review: Matchmaker, Matchmaker...
Summary: 5 Stars
For some reason, film and Jane Austen are a winning combination. I can think of few classic authors who have been so well served by movie adaptations. This version of "Emma" is yet another success.All of the necessary ingredients for a period film are here. Glorious houses, extravagant costumes and a dashing cast are all used to good effect. A special note is Ewan McGregor, demonstrating his singing chops long before "Moulin Rouge." He plays a fine rake. Gwyneth Paltrow does good service to Emma Woodhouse, balancing between silly snob and well-meaning, vulnerable girl. Jeremy Northam is a perfect Mr. Knightley and Toni Collette (Muriel's Wedding, Sixth Sense) is excellent as Harriet.
The DVD is bare bones, but the presentation is nice enough. All in all, and excellent addition to a Jane Austen film library. Good fun.
Movie Review: A charming romp in Jane Austen's england
Summary: 5 Stars
Romantic, funny, witty and charming, this is a wonderful adaptation of Jane Austen's book "Emma" starring Gwyneth Paltrow and the infernally sexy Jeremy Northam, with wonderful supporting turns by the Ewan McGregor, Greta Saaci and the ever-greasy Alan Cumming. Shot was lovely costumes and views of the British countryside, this is engaging and romantic period film captures the essence of the requirements of manners of the period.Fans of the book might have problems with the casting of Toni Collette as Emma's protegee and matchmaking victim, as she in only very few ways resembles the original character. However, Sophie Thompson is a standout as Miss Bates and Juliet Stevenson, as the wife of the Reverend, is wonderfully unappealing as a party guest.
A very, very enjoyable movie!
Movie Review: Wonderfully Enchanting and Funny.....
Summary: 5 Stars
I absolutely loved this movie. Most everything was wonderful! Jeremey Northam's dreamy handsome and witty portrayal of Mr. Knightley, Alan Cumming's bumbling disgustingly gross portrayal of the vicar, Juliet Stevenson as his wife was hilarious, and Toni Collete was simply so funny as the sweet, yet awkward and consistently love sick Harriet Smith. I bought this movie and have seen it several times.
I do have a few gripes but they are minor (Ewan McGregor "Frank Churchill" hair (iky), Gwyneth Paltrow's occasional stiffness (she was too perfect and didnt seem to relax into her part all the time, although I still thought she did a good job), and some other minor things.
All in all, a worthy representation of my favorite Austen novel. :-)
Movie Review: Emma
Summary: 5 Stars
Based on the Jane Austen novel, "Emma" tells the story of a young woman in England who plays her town's matchmaker. When attempting to match up her friend with the Reverend Elton, Emma starts to run into complications, which multiply amongst themselves with cases of mistaken intentions of love, a cast of supporting characters who each love someone else, but Emma doesn't know who loves who, and Emma finally realizing the one person she truly loves. I found this movie almost totally delightful. Paltrow does a good job, and Cummings, Stevenson and the one who plays 'Miss Bates' are all absolutely terrific. The story is often amusing, endearing, and at times, quite touching. A fantastic adaptation of a beloved book. Highly recommended.
Movie Review: Emma is right on target...
Summary: 5 Stars
Pishposh! What is all this nonsense I read in the reviews of this movie that say it is not Jane Austen-y enough? What a bunch of garbledy-gook. This is a fantastic movie, superbly cast and well written. True, it is not as high-brow as the BBC version of Pride and Prejudice, but it is funny and infinitely more clever. Gwenyth Paltrow is good as Emma. Her accent is easy to listen to, and her delivery is very natural. Jeremy Northam as Mr. Knightly (SIGH) is splendid. How any woman could watch this movie and not fall head over heels in love with "My Mr. Knightly" is beyond believing.
If you enjoy fun, clver movies, buy Emma. If you want something more high-brow and wrought with angst, get Mansfield Park or Pride and Prejudice.