Emma Reviews

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 it was not too much of a disappointment. Ewan Mcgregar does not suit a long bob, but this did not detract from the story.

The only complaint I have is that this film rushed through the story at breakneck pace, missing many of the most interesting parts of the book and only slowing down in the final scenes.

I would reccommend not reading the book until after watching the film to avoid disappointment. If it's good Jane Austin you're after, Sense and Sensibility or Pride and Predjudice are far superior adaptations.

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 adaptations (pre-Andrew Davis's Pride and Prejudice or for that matter Ang Lee's Sense & Sensibility) it feels too stilted and stagey. Maybe there's an inhibition in dealing with such high literature - or maybe its too obsessed with the superficialities of the strange etiquet of the period. If you only plan to watch one Emma, don't reserve this, but instead get the one with Kate Beckinsale. That production was written by Andrew Davis (writer of the BBC's Pride & Prejudice) and makes this version look sadly wanting.

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 Knightley is sympathetic and charming; an excellent foil to Emma's inability to see what's right in front of her. And who could forget Miss Bates,laugh at her, and weep for her too.

Every actor fits their role so well, except except perhaps Ewan McGragor, as Frank Churchill who seemed out of synch with the others, lumbering his way through Emma's little world.

An adaptation of Emma that some might find a little 'frothy' but I do think that the English Lit. purists would be better sticking to the novel(s) not the film adaptation(s) - they are always different.

The whole film is a delight; one of my all time favourites. Not to be missed - unless you're an Austen devotee when I doubt anything would suit!

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 pleasantly suprised by how much I enjoyed it.

Such an up-lifting feel good film. Recommended to all.

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!

Although it misses out a lot of the original content from Jane Austin's novel, I think this film is beautiful and very well made. The actors work together brilliantly and the subtle personality traits of the characters have been well grasped. The soundtrack is fitting and you even get to hear Gwyneth and Ewan Mcgrogor sing a duet and Ewan with another actress(which, I might add, is slightly funny as Ewan hits a few squiffy notes). Jeremy Northam is simply splendid as the one and only Mr. Knightly and bears his name out, as he saves the day for the offended and snubbed. His classic good looks do him justice in this film and I love seeing all the gentlemen in such sophisticated apparel.

I love seeing how the social life worked in Austins era because everything seems to revolve around the actions and implications of people at parties!

Oh, and look out for Juliet Stevenson! She's fabulous, but i must say her character is somewhat 'vulgar, base, conceited, crass'.

This is a brilliant film!

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 seems perfect in the role. Paltrow captures the mixture of sense and silliness off Emma and there is a nice chemistry between the two of them.

Don't expect a page by page filming of every page in the book, there just wouldn't be time in a movie but all the crucial plot points are covered.

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-for its striking sets and scenery and for the superb acting-Gwyneth Paltrow is excellent.

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 in the lead and it failed to acheive the period atmsophere of P&P.

Emma (1996)

This Drama was far too predictable for my liking. It was obvious who Emma was going to end up with.

Not as good as it could have been

It seemed over-acted for my taste. And the characters didn't have the presence they hold in the book. It lacked something, although improved towards the end. I sound a bit like a school report card, but 'I think they could have done better!'