Jane Austin's Emma details
| Formats: | U DVD, Blu-ray |
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| Starring: | Guy Henry, James Hazeldine, Mark Strong, Bernard Hepton, Olivia Williams, Samantha Bond, Samantha Morton, Prunella Scales, Raymond Coulthard, Sylvia Barter, Dido Miles, Dominic Rowan, Kate Beckinsale |
| Director: | Diarmuid Lawrence |
| Genres: | Drama - General, Television - Living World/Universe |
| Studio: | ITV STUDIOS HOME ENTERTAINMENT |
| Name | Discs | |
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Jane Austin's Emma |
U Feature |
DVD Information
| Run time: | 1 hour 47 minutes |
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| Rental release: | 27 Sep 2004 |
| Main languages: | English |
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The Better Emma
By Jonathan Gear from Lyme Regis, England , 08 Oct 2004[Highly rated reviewer]
This production of 'Emma' , originally made for British television in the wave of the Jane Austen mania spurred by BBC's 'Pride and Prejudice', works better on all levels than the more famous film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.- Was this review helpful to you?
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(21)Poor - avoid
By a customer , 06 May 2012A 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 to adapt a Jane Austen novel, which are generally not known for high drama, and actually *reduce* the dramatic content and suspense of the original story, takes some skill in itself I suppose!- Was this review helpful to you?
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Kate Beckinsale does Emma real justice
By Em1981 (133 reviews) from London , 23 Apr 2012THIS REVIEW CONTAINS SPOILERS Show review anywayHide
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Other adaptations are available
By CyborgBeetle (6 reviews) , 14 Apr 2012Not 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- Was this review helpful to you?
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Good viewing
By Tangmere (1 review) , 22 Feb 2012Very 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, looked as if was an upscale version.- Was this review helpful to you?
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Emma 1996
By laneyb (256 reviews) from Rochester, Kent , 26 Sep 2010Exactly 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 perfect choices for their roles.- Was this review helpful to you?
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