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Emma
1996
A faithful, enchanting adaptation of Austen's nineteenth-century tale of Emma Woodhouse, a clever young woman whose mischievous matchmaking schemes nearly cost her her own shot at romance. From the producers of A&E's acclaimed PRIDE & PREJUDICE. Read more
| Starring | Kate Beckinsale, Samantha Morton, Mark Strong, Bernard Hepton |
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| Director | Diarmuid Lawrence |
| Genres | Drama |
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Critics' reviews (2)
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Sue Birtwistle and adaptor Andew Davies are proving that the quality still shines through even when you convert the work into a medium which was not invented until 120 years after Austen's death.
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My only real objection to Emma is that it was over too quickly.
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Most helpful members' reviews (3)
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28 out of 29 people found this review helpful
The Better Emma
This production of 'Emma' , originally made for British television in the wave of the Jane Austen mania spurred by BBC's 'Pride and Prejudice', works better on all levels than the more famous film version, starring Gwyneth Paltrow released at the same time. Like the BBC's Pride & Prejudice, this too was written by Andrew Davies and produced by Sue Bristle. This production team combine a feel good factor with light comedy and realism that manages to capture the Austen spirit, rather than the superficial, high brow, stilted mannerisms that handicapped many other adaptions (e.g. Gwyneth's). Emma is a more difficult character to portray than other Austen heroines, we have to like her despite her awful failings and Beckinsale aided by Davies's script, easily wins our affection, even though we often cringe at her behavior. Aided by other great actors; Prunella Scales combines comedy with tragedy. this is the Emma to watch.
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5 out of 5 people found this review helpful
Best Adaptation - Avoid Gweneth!
This version of Emma was muich better than any other I have seen, the characters were both realistic and true to the novel.
The version with Gweneth Paltrow, Ewan McGregor and Toni Colette is amusing but far too caricatured to be worthy of Jane Austen's material.
This (Kate Beckinsale) version has just a few invented scenes but the heart and characters of the plot are great! Just one complaint - I wish Mr Knightley had been more handsome. -
2 out of 2 people found this review helpful
The definitive Emma
This version is so much better than all the others.
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Most recent members' reviews (2)
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2 out of 2 people found this review helpful
The definitive Emma
This version is so much better than all the others.
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28 out of 29 people found this review helpful
The Better Emma
This production of 'Emma' , originally made for British television in the wave of the Jane Austen mania spurred by BBC's 'Pride and Prejudice', works better on all levels than the more famous film version, starring Gwyneth Paltrow released at the same time. Like the BBC's Pride & Prejudice, this too was written by Andrew Davies and produced by Sue Bristle. This production team combine a feel good factor with light comedy and realism that manages to capture the Austen spirit, rather than the superficial, high brow, stilted mannerisms that handicapped many other adaptions (e.g. Gwyneth's). Emma is a more difficult character to portray than other Austen heroines, we have to like her despite her awful failings and Beckinsale aided by Davies's script, easily wins our affection, even though we often cringe at her behavior. Aided by other great actors; Prunella Scales combines comedy with tragedy. this is the Emma to watch.
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28 out of 29 people found this review helpful
The Better Emma
This production of 'Emma' , originally made for British television in the wave of the Jane Austen mania spurred by BBC's 'Pride and Prejudice', works better on all levels than the more famous film version, starring Gwyneth Paltrow released at the same time. Like the BBC's Pride & Prejudice, this too was written by Andrew Davies and produced by Sue Bristle. This production team combine a feel good factor with light comedy and realism that manages to capture the Austen spirit, rather than the superficial, high brow, stilted mannerisms that handicapped many other adaptions (e.g. Gwyneth's). Emma is a more difficult character to portray than other Austen heroines, we have to like her despite her awful failings and Beckinsale aided by Davies's script, easily wins our affection, even though we often cringe at her behavior. Aided by other great actors; Prunella Scales combines comedy with tragedy. this is the Emma to watch.
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5 out of 5 people found this review helpful
Best Adaptation - Avoid Gweneth!
This version of Emma was muich better than any other I have seen, the characters were both realistic and true to the novel.
The version with Gweneth Paltrow, Ewan McGregor and Toni Colette is amusing but far too caricatured to be worthy of Jane Austen's material.
This (Kate Beckinsale) version has just a few invented scenes but the heart and characters of the plot are great! Just one complaint - I wish Mr Knightley had been more handsome. -
2 out of 2 people found this review helpful
The definitive Emma
This version is so much better than all the others.
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1 out of 1 person found this review helpful
excellent
faithful to the book
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very good don't miss it
This adaption is extremely good , faithful to the book and excellently acted, especially Kate Beckinsale.This version is no better and definatley no worse than Gwynneths', just slightly different.
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Superb
Whilst sceptical at first, the more I watched, the more I loved it. The script is excellent and very faithful to the book. If you've seen the BBCs Pride and Prejudice you should recognise a familiar face.
I definitely recommend this to fans of Jane Austen. -
Fabulous
Just what a girl needs when her fella is on a night out. Couldn't wait for it, enjoyed every minute of it, would watch it again
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Emma
I really preferred this one to the Emma with Gwyneth Paltrow, really great adaptation of the novel. 5* plus!
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superb
Being an Emma 'virgin' and not having seen any other versions, I have nothing to compare with - other than more period dramas I've seen.
I thought this film was superb (if you're in to period dramas as I am) and loved it. -
good to watch
good to watch chose to see it
Critics' reviews (2)
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Sue Birtwistle and adaptor Andew Davies are proving that the quality still shines through even when you convert the work into a medium which was not invented until 120 years after Austen's death.
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My only real objection to Emma is that it was over too quickly.
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