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Aug 9, 1996 · Yet in its high spirits and wicked good humor, “Emma” is a delightful film--second only to “Persuasion” among the modern Austen movies, and funnier, if not so insightful. Advertisement Gwyneth Paltrow sparkles in the title role, as young Miss Woodhouse, who wants to play God in her own little patch of England.
Rated 4.5/5 Stars • 03/30/22. Rated 2/5 Stars • 03/31/23. Douglas McGrath. Director. Gwyneth Paltrow. Emma Woodhouse. Jeremy Northam. Mr. Knightley. Toni Collette. Harriet Smith. Greta Scacchi....
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- Douglas Mcgrath
- PG
- Gwyneth Paltrow
Aug 30, 1996 · Accompanied by Oscar-winning Composer RACHEL PORTMAN's lush, emotional and dreamy music, this film remains a pure delight worthy of viewing more than once a year. Incredible casting... Gwyneth Paltrow was perfect for the role of Emma. Toni Collette was great as Harriett Smith.
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- Comedy, Drama, Romance
- Douglas McGrath
- 1996-08-30
Rotten Tomatoes gives the film an approval rating of 84% based on reviews from 57 critics, with a rating average of 7.2/10. The consensus writes: " Emma marks an auspicious debut for writer-director Douglas McGrath, making the most of its Jane Austen source material – and a charming performance from Gwyneth Paltrow."
Jun 18, 2018 · Film Review: Emma (1996) Upon reading Jane Austen’s 1815 novel Emma, 19th century novelist Susan Ferrier commented, “I have been reading Emma, which is excellent; there is no story whatever […].”. In a way, this sums up so much about the Austen’s text.
Oct 22, 2015 · Emma (1996) Film Review – Jeremy Northam Stars as Mr. Knightley. Updated on: April 2, 2024 by Rissi JC. 780 shares. For many years, this adaptation of Emma – from writer and director Douglas McGrath – easily won my heart as the favorite in a crowd of other interpretations of this witty Austen classic.
Aug 9, 1996 · Emma is satiric without the shadows of Persuasion, and witty without the subtler, very British class-conscious gibes of Pride and Prejudice or Sense and Sensibility. No wonder Miramax hopes...
