Emma

  • 1996


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Positive Reviews 29
Negative reviews 7
Average Rating 3.4/5
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1.5
While the movie, like its heroine, looks undeniably pretty, one doubts theres much more beneath the surface. Den Of Geek
3.0
No wonder Miramax hopes youll be put in mind of Four Weddings and a Funeral. EW
3.8
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 .. Rogerebert
4.5
De Wilde doesnt strain for relevance or reinvent the wheel, she just unapologetically serves dessert for dinner until youre left with the satisfaction .. Indie Wire
4.5
Autumn de Wildes delicious and droll retelling of the 1815 novel. Austin Chronicle
1.5
When the going gets tougher the film doesnt have many answers, and the odd unsettling surge of over emphasis betrays an eye on the American market. Time Out
0.5
Suddenly you remember how merciless and cutting Austens satire can be, even in the brutal 90s.
4.5
De Wilde doesnt re invent Emma as much as she injects it with lush vibrancy and gorgeous craftsmanship to craft an idyllic version of 1800s England th .. Collider
1.5
At its weakest, its the costume drama equivalent of seeing an old movie with an audience that laughs at everything thats out of date. Vulture
4.0
Like the recent screen adaptations of Sense and Sensibility and Persuasion, Emma is a sweet tale no matter how familiar its theme may be.
4.5
If youve seen even one of Emma.s funny, punchy trailers, youve likely already guessed at what experiencing all 124 minutes of the actual movie will pr .. Paste Magazine
3.0
Badly done.) carries a weight of moral conviction that is solid and thrilling. Telegraph
3.0
There are too many cheap laughs in this maddeningly well made movie. San Francisco Chronicle
3.8
Funny isnt bad.Funny is good enough, but somehow the world of Emma never seems fully inhabited. San Francisco Chronicle
4.5
proves that its still possible to capture the magic of the original plot. The Young Folks
4.0
Thats why what is arguably Austens most accomplished novel is the hardest to adapt appealingly for the screen.
5.0
Writer and director Douglas McGrath keeps the proceedings moving along at a brisk pace with just the right mix of atmospheric charm and social satire. Spirituality And Practice
3.8
This straight adaptation works better, but Clueless is not without its charms. ReelViews
3.0
This Emma is light, airy and modern surely Austens funniest work.
3.8
The appeal of Austens stories in the modern world, I think is twofold.Austen is a superb storyteller. Lariat
4.4
Douglas McGraths new adaptation of Jane Austens Emma has certainly captured its elegantly comic possibilities. nd much of the credit must go to McGrat .. Deseret News (Salt Lake Ci ..
4.0
There are moments in Emma where Paltrow adopts a facial expression so utterly perfect that her infuriating ability to make you care about her despite .. Internet Reviews
3.1
Emma is an exquisite recreation of early 19th century country life. Seeing one scene after another is like looking in on historical rooms recreated in .. Internet Reviews
3.8
A delightful film about manners, marrying, letters, and gentility. Internet Reviews
1.5
Its still fun, but we devotees of the novelists dry, incisive social commentary will find the bright hued farce a poor substitute...Nevertheless, Emma .. Internet Reviews
3.0
A look at the Laugh Factorys Comedy Camp, which for more than 30 years has offered a place for at risk kids and otherwise to try their hand at stand u .. Calendar Live
3.8
The film is not perfection and one should not see it expecting another Sense and Sensibility, but the weaknesses, like the number of major plot develo .. Spliced Wire
3.5
The performances are grandly convincing, with Sophie Thompson as the talkative Miss Bates a particularly unforgettable role.
4.0
Emmas unforced charm is a remarkable achievement for a first time writer director. News Week
2.0
In retelling Austens story, McGrath pokes gentle fun at the over refinements of privileged gentility, though not without enjoying its trappings and ho .. Decent Films
5.0
Emma is delightful, a breezy romance comedy of complication and confusion, with Gwynneth Paltrow a winning delight as the titular Ms. Woodhouse, meddl .. Net Flix
2.0
While Sense and Sensibility loves subtlety, silence, and space, and Persuasion loves realism, repression, and understatement, Emma loves its star Gwyn .. Looking Closer
4.5
Shes put in brilliant relief by Jeremy Northams Mr. Knightley, Emmas neighbor, closest confidant, and shrewdest critic; hes one of the most decent cha .. Boston Phoenix
4.0
At the center of the story is a cruel cut to the talkative Miss Bates (Sophie Thompson). Film Scouts
3.5
If you allow yourself to be transported to this world of wealth and romantic intrigue, you will be rewarded with a visually stunning trip that may not ..
4.0
This bright and breezy drama weaves a magical spell, with Paltrow at its charming centre. TV Equals



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