Emma (1996)
starring: Gwyneth Paltrow, James Cosmo, Greta Scacchi, Alan Cumming, Denys Hawthorne
directed by: Douglas McGrath
directed by: Douglas McGrath
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Emma woodhouse is a wealthy young woman who meddles in other peoples affairs and plays matchmaker. The only problem is that shes not very good at it and she makes a tangled mess of everyones lives until the day she falls in love and everyone else is free from her matchmaking escapades.Studio: Buena Vista Home VideoRelease Date: 01/13/2004Starring: Gwyneth Paltrow Greta ScacchiRun time: 121 minutesRating: PgDirector: Douglas Mcgrath
Amazon.com:
Most people didn't mind Gwyneth Paltrow's English accent in this charming, 1996 adaptation ofJane Austen's novel (which also inspiredClueless). But even if it doesn't sound quite right to you, there are plenty of authentic and wonderful Brit thespians in this film by screenwriter-turned-director Douglas McGrath (co-author of Woody Allen's Bullets Over Broadway), including Juliet Stevenson(Truly Madly Deeply), Alan Cumming(Buddy), Phyllida Law (Much Ado About Nothing), Ewan McGregor (the Scots star ofTrainspotting), and Sophie Thompson, outstanding and finally heartbreaking as the chattering Miss Bates. Paltrow plays Austen's benign busybody, Emma Woodhouse--so busy trying to arrange the lives of others that she is sidestepping her own. McGrath brings a kind of pretty and light touch to the production, his best move the wise delegation of creative authority to the actors themselves.--Tom Keogh
Emma woodhouse is a wealthy young woman who meddles in other peoples affairs and plays matchmaker. The only problem is that shes not very good at it and she makes a tangled mess of everyones lives until the day she falls in love and everyone else is free from her matchmaking escapades.Studio: Buena Vista Home VideoRelease Date: 01/13/2004Starring: Gwyneth Paltrow Greta ScacchiRun time: 121 minutesRating: PgDirector: Douglas Mcgrath
Amazon.com:
Most people didn't mind Gwyneth Paltrow's English accent in this charming, 1996 adaptation ofJane Austen's novel (which also inspiredClueless). But even if it doesn't sound quite right to you, there are plenty of authentic and wonderful Brit thespians in this film by screenwriter-turned-director Douglas McGrath (co-author of Woody Allen's Bullets Over Broadway), including Juliet Stevenson(Truly Madly Deeply), Alan Cumming(Buddy), Phyllida Law (Much Ado About Nothing), Ewan McGregor (the Scots star ofTrainspotting), and Sophie Thompson, outstanding and finally heartbreaking as the chattering Miss Bates. Paltrow plays Austen's benign busybody, Emma Woodhouse--so busy trying to arrange the lives of others that she is sidestepping her own. McGrath brings a kind of pretty and light touch to the production, his best move the wise delegation of creative authority to the actors themselves.--Tom Keogh
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Customer Reviews
Average Rating:
Rating: - Better version
I have seen two versions of this Jane Austen novel.I find the choice of actors much better in this version.
Rating: 
- Cute!
If you are fond of this kind of film you should like it. It's a cute little romance. Not serious but very light hearted and somewhat comical. I probably would have given it 4 or 5 stars if the cinematography and directing had been better. I also think the casting was a little blah, with the exception of Gwyneth Paltrow and Alan Cumming.
Paltrow nailed it! I'm not a huge fan of hers but she played the complicated Emma perfectly. Well meaning but trouble making, sweet but spoiled, generous but ... Read More
Rating: - Good
you'll like this version.totally worth checking out.and then watch CLUELESS right after.you'll enjoy the mirror image better.
Rating: - Emma - timeless
I own this movie and it's one of those that I put on my dvd once a year.I've never grown tired of this classic story.Gwyneth is terrific in this.It's about finding love in the oddest of places.It's about judging people and making false character analysis.It's about making things right with good friends.And it's sweet and fun all wrapped up.I loved this movie and anyone who loves Jane Austen will like it.
Rating: - Simply adorable
Gwyneth Paltrow takes on the Austenian role with all the elegance anyone could possibly bring.She and the rest of the cast are all perfect in a true romantic comedy with all of the Jane Austen-ness for which anyone could possibly ask. It's absolutely darling.
- Better versionI have seen two versions of this Jane Austen novel.I find the choice of actors much better in this version.
- Cute!If you are fond of this kind of film you should like it. It's a cute little romance. Not serious but very light hearted and somewhat comical. I probably would have given it 4 or 5 stars if the cinematography and directing had been better. I also think the casting was a little blah, with the exception of Gwyneth Paltrow and Alan Cumming.
Paltrow nailed it! I'm not a huge fan of hers but she played the complicated Emma perfectly. Well meaning but trouble making, sweet but spoiled, generous but ... Read More
- Goodyou'll like this version.totally worth checking out.and then watch CLUELESS right after.you'll enjoy the mirror image better.
- Emma - timelessI own this movie and it's one of those that I put on my dvd once a year.I've never grown tired of this classic story.Gwyneth is terrific in this.It's about finding love in the oddest of places.It's about judging people and making false character analysis.It's about making things right with good friends.And it's sweet and fun all wrapped up.I loved this movie and anyone who loves Jane Austen will like it.
- Simply adorableGwyneth Paltrow takes on the Austenian role with all the elegance anyone could possibly bring.She and the rest of the cast are all perfect in a true romantic comedy with all of the Jane Austen-ness for which anyone could possibly ask. It's absolutely darling.
