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Jane Austin's Emma Reviews

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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?'s acclaimed PRIDE & PREJUDICE. Read more

Starring	James Hazeldine, Kate Beckinsale, Mark Strong, Samantha Morton
Director	Diarmuid Lawrence
Genres	Drama

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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.
- 12728
- - Financial Times
  - 11 Mar 2005 at 13:00
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  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  This production of 'Emma' , originally made for British television in the wave of the Jane Austen mania spurred by BBC's 'Pride and Prejudice&#... read more »
  
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  - Jonathan Gear
  - Lyme Regis, England
  - 08 Oct 2004 at 16:43
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  Poor - avoid
  
  A cack-handed adaptation. Some of the actors do a decent job of the poor script they are given but that's about the highest praise I can give this. Although... read more »
  
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- - a customer
  - 06 May 2012 at 21:22
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  Kate Beckinsale does Emma real justice
  
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  This was fairly enjoyable, didnt blow me away. But still a good solid Jane Austen adaptation, Kate Beckinsale is very suited to the role. Emma is a spirited ... read more »
  
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- - Em1981
  - 108 reviews
  - London
  - 23 Apr 2012 at 13:45
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  Other adaptations are available
  
  Not at all the best adaptation. Couple of good performances, but Kate beckingsale is not a very good cast... Difficult to empathise or care for her Emma
  
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- - CyborgBeetle
  - 5 reviews
  - 14 Apr 2012 at 23:02
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  Good viewing
  
  Very enjoyable as to be expected from Jane Austin Films,
  
  my only disappointment watching in Blu ray, quality was not as high defintion as should be, ... read more »
  
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- - Tangmere
  - 1 review
  - 22 Feb 2012 at 06:50
- - 3
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  Emma 1996
  
  Exactly as I expected from a Jane Austin Story. Excellent movie, Great cast, Great viewing for a peaceful night in! Both Kate Beckinsale & Mark Strong were ... read more »
  
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- - laneyb
  - 181 reviews
  - Rochester, Kent
  - 26 Sep 2010 at 19:53
- - 1
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  Emma
  
  A great evening's entertainment, suitable for all, with plenty of humour.
  
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  - the Welsh Marches
  - 07 Feb 2010 at 23:00
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  Enjoyable Adaptation.
  
  I think everyone knows about Jane Austen and her well loved books, romantic and thrilling to read they have been made to many adaptations for the public to ... read more »
  
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- - filmsaremypassion
  - 125 reviews
  - Bexhill
  - 18 Jan 2010 at 15:45
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  Emma
  
  Typicically, Kate Beckinsale steals the show even though supported by a strong cast. I am a fan of period drama and this is one of the best and one reason that... read more »
  
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  - Pershore
  - 03 Nov 2009 at 20:50
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  good to watch
  
  good to watch chose to see it
  
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  - London
  - 01 May 2009 at 00:27
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  Cute and charming
  
  A very enjoyable production indeed
  
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- - Trionon
  - 103 reviews
  - London
  - 18 Oct 2008 at 11:22
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- - 37
  - 1
  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&#... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 21115
- [Highly rated reviewer]
  - Jonathan Gear
  - Lyme Regis, England
  - 08 Oct 2004 at 16:43
- - 5
  - 0
  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 ... read more »
  
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- - DonMarko
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  - 03 Jun 2005 at 14:27
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  The definitive Emma
  
  This version is so much better than all the others.
  
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- - AnimeCritic
  - 14 reviews
  - Chatham
  - 09 Jul 2006 at 16:45
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  Emma 1996
  
  Exactly as I expected from a Jane Austin Story. Excellent movie, Great cast, Great viewing for a peaceful night in! Both Kate Beckinsale & Mark Strong were ... read more »
  
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- - laneyb
  - 181 reviews
  - Rochester, Kent
  - 26 Sep 2010 at 19:53
- - 1
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  excellent
  
  faithful to the book
  
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- - a customer
  - bedford
  - 18 Aug 2005 at 17:48
- - 1
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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.
  
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  - Bristol
  - 15 Sep 2008 at 16:23
- - 1
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  good to watch
  
  good to watch chose to see it
  
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- 750723
- - a customer
  - London
  - 01 May 2009 at 00:27
- - 1
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  Enjoyable Adaptation.
  
  I think everyone knows about Jane Austen and her well loved books, romantic and thrilling to read they have been made to many adaptations for the public to ... read more »
  
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- - filmsaremypassion
  - 125 reviews
  - Bexhill
  - 18 Jan 2010 at 15:45
- - 1
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  Emma
  
  A great evening's entertainment, suitable for all, with plenty of humour.
  
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- - a customer
  - the Welsh Marches
  - 07 Feb 2010 at 23:00
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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 ... read more »
  
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  - leics
  - 11 Sep 2006 at 09:22

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Critics' reviews
- 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.
- 12728
- - Financial Times
  - 11 Mar 2005 at 13:00
- My only real objection to Emma is that it was over too quickly.
- 12729
- - Mail on Sunday
  - 11 Mar 2005 at 13:00

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