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Douglas McGrath's film is an elegant and entertaining adaptation of Jane Austen's 1816 novel about Emma (Gwyneth Paltrow), a well-to-do young woman whose kindhearted attempts at matchmaking mask her own lack of romantic attachment. She takes it upon herself to find the perfect man for her friend Harriet (Toni Collette). But .. Read more

Starring	Gwyneth Paltrow, Toni Collette, Alan Cumming, Ewan McGregor
Director	Douglas McGrath
Genres	Drama

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- "...[Paltrow's] signature style of youthful country freshness and city-chick sophistication are used to good advantage....A sunny tea party..." -- Rating:B
- 7053
- - Entertainment Weekly
  - 11 Mar 2005 at 12:58
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  - 1
  A good movie
  
  After reading the novel, I wanted to see how Jane Austin's writing transferred to the screen. This is not the best dramatisation of one of her books, but ... read more »
  
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  - Lancaster, England
  - 29 Jan 2004 at 11:54
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  Cosy Sunday giving an enjoyable experience
  
  THIS VERSION I LOVE THAN OTHERS GYWENTH PLAYS EMMA BEAUTIFULLY IT'S A GIRLY MOVIE ALTHOUGH MY HUSBAND WATCHED IT BUT BEWARE DON'T HAVE CONSTANT ... read more »
  
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- - a customer
  - 28 Jan 2012 at 21:06
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  - 1
  Good film, takes a while to get in to
  
  My final conclusion is that I enjoyed this film. It is however slow paced and takes until half way through when Emma curtly insults her 'friend' to get ... read more »
  
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- - a customer
  - 14 Jul 2011 at 08:02
- - 0
  - 2
  Loved it but not for everyone
  
  Enjoyed it!!! I had not read the novel but still I enjoyed it.
  
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  - Aberdeen, Scotland
  - 19 Nov 2010 at 16:10
- - 0
  - 0
  Emma
  
  I usually enjoy Jane Austen but have seen better casted versions. Some of the acting seemed a bit trite.
  
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- - skinnylizzy
  - 9 reviews
  - Shrewsbury
  - 16 Feb 2010 at 17:39
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  - 1
  I did not think I'd like it, but I did!
  
  I'm normally not so interested in costume dramas, but this film is really gripping. I've watched it a few times now, and you keep noticing new things.
  
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- 810700
- - Kirsten
  - Sheffield, England
  - 15 Sep 2009 at 11:39
- - 0
  - 1
  Sweet story
  
  The ultimate feel good film
  
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  - Larbert
  - 31 Jul 2009 at 12:48
- - 0
  - 0
  Just a few niggles
  
  I really enjoyed this and don't regret buying it. But surely the whole point about Harriet is that she's meant to be attractive?
  
  And what on ... read more »
  
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- - Worms
  - 5 reviews
  - Bedford
  - 07 May 2009 at 23:27
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  - 0
  emma
  
  i loved this film, i love period drama anyway
  
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  - Coulsdon
  - 12 Mar 2009 at 08:02
- - 0
  - 0
  Very enjoyable
  
  I really enjoyed this adaptation of Emma, having read the book and watched the ITV version. Though it is not as loyal to the novel as the TV version, I think ... read more »
  
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- - Hannah18888
  - 1 review
  - Wales
  - 05 Feb 2009 at 19:24
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  Excellent Movie
  
  I thought this movie was funny, really enjoyable film.
  
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- - tbird1
  - 7 reviews
  - Livingston
  - 02 Oct 2008 at 21:34
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- - 11
  - 1
  A good movie
  
  After reading the novel, I wanted to see how Jane Austin's writing transferred to the screen. This is not the best dramatisation of one of her books, but ... read more »
  
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- 1256
- [Highly rated reviewer]
  - a customer
  - Lancaster, England
  - 29 Jan 2004 at 11:54
- - 8
  - 0
  A delicious film
  
  A treat to watch! Emma, beautifully played by Gwyneth Paltrow, at her most meddlesome and provocative. Jeremy Northam's thoughtful presentation of Mr ... read more »
  
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- - Christine
  - Cheshire, UK
  - 17 Mar 2005 at 23:34
- - 7
  - 0
  Not The Best Emma
  
  There's not too much wrong with this, Gwyneth's English accent is quite good, it looks ok. However, it suffers from the same issues as many other Austin... read more »
  
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- - Jonathan Gear
  - Lyme Regis, England
  - 08 Oct 2004 at 16:57
- - 5
  - 0
  A party is a party, but a Christmas party...
  
  I'm not a huge fan of period dramas. I've never read a book by Jane Austin. The only reason I rented this movie was because I like Gweneth. But I was ... read more »
  
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- - Richard Quinn
  - Matlock, Derbyshire
  - 10 Aug 2004 at 09:19
- - 3
  - 0
  This gorgeous 18th ...
  
  This gorgeous 18th century based film starring the brilliant Gwyneth Paltrow, is full of matchmaking and social dilemas.. The perfect watch for any teenage girl... read more »
  
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  - Somerset, England
  - 23 Apr 2006 at 14:45
- - 2
  - 0
  Top Class Austen
  
  I love the book and this film is really true to the style and spirit of the story. I particularly like the actor who plays the Mr Knightley character who just ... read more »
  
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  - Leicester, England
  - 26 Oct 2005 at 00:42
- - 2
  - 0
  Dissapointing Jane Austen adaptation
  
  I must admit that after watching the glorious pride and prejudice, I was a litle dissapointed with this film. Gwyneth Paltrow was in my opinion totally miscast... read more »
  
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  - Southwick Sussex
  - 12 May 2006 at 16:34
- - 1
  - 0
  Watch BBC's Emma instead
  
  If youve watched BBC's pride and Prejudice and North and South,Emma fails miserably in comparision.There s nothing to look forward in the movie.
  
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  - England
  - 02 Nov 2005 at 14:16
- - 1
  - 0
  Far too Paltruistic for my taste
  
  If you like Gwyneth Paltrew then you will enjoy this film; if you are indifferent to her then the danger exists that you will begin to dislike her and find her ... read more »
  
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- - Tilemaniac
  - 5 reviews
  - THAMESMEAD NORTH
  - 01 Oct 2008 at 10:12
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  A film for all who ...
  
  A film for all who love the works of Jane Austen. Rented initially for the youngest memeber of the household it ended up being watched and enjoyed by everyone-... read more »
  
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- - John#728
  - HAMILTON
  - 22 Jul 2004 at 17:42

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Critics' reviews
- "...[Paltrow's] signature style of youthful country freshness and city-chick sophistication are used to good advantage....A sunny tea party..." -- Rating:B
- 7053
- - Entertainment Weekly
  - 11 Mar 2005 at 12:58
- "...McGrath's script is faithful: fierce when it needs to be and devilishly funny....[EMMA] showcases Paltrow's talent, wit and daring..."
- 7054
- - Rolling Stone
  - 11 Mar 2005 at 12:58
- Paltrow looks the part as pretty, wealthy, would-be social engineer Emma Woodhouse, doesn't alienate our sympathies in... read more on Time Out
- 42958
- - Time Out
  - 04 Nov 2008 at 00:13
- Pleasant but stolid adaptation that skates lightly over the moral concerns of the original.
- 29867
- - Halliwell's Film Guide
  - 02 Mar 2006 at 15:38
- "Gwyneth Paltrow shines brightly as Jane Austen's most endearing character...
- 7055
- - Variety
  - 11 Mar 2005 at 12:58

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  Douglas McGrath's film is an elegant and entertaining adaptation of Jane Austen's 1816 novel about Emma (Gwyneth Paltrow), a well-to-do young woman whose kindhearted attempts at matchmaking mask her own lack of romantic attachment. She takes it upon herself to find the perfect man for her friend ...

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  Douglas McGrath's film is an elegant and entertaining adaptation of Jane Austen's 1816 novel about Emma (Gwyneth Paltrow), a well-to-do young woman whose kindhearted attempts at matchmaking mask her own lack of romantic attachment. She takes it upon herself to find the perfect man for her friend ...