Emma | 
| Director: Douglas Mcgrath
Actors: Gwyneth Paltrow, James Cosmo, Greta Scacchi, Alan Cumming, Denys Hawthorne
Studio: Miramax
Category: DVD
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Rating:  318 reviews
Sales Rank: 802
Format: Closed-captioned, Color, Dvd, Letterboxed, Ntsc
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Region: 1
Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
Number Of Discs: 1
Running Time: 121 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.5
Dimensions (in): 7.5 x 5.3 x 0.6
MPN: DISD15862D
ISBN: 1558905731
UPC: 717951000972
EAN: 9781558905733
ASIN: B00000G3AZ
Theatrical Release Date: August 2, 1996
Release Date: January 5, 1999
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Product Description
EMMA WOODHOUSE IS A WEALTHY YOUNG WOMAN WHO MEDDLES IN OTHER PEOPLE'S AFFAIRS AND PLAYS MATCHMAKER. THE ONLY PROBLEM IS THAT SHE'S NOT VERY GOOD AT IT AND SHE MAKES A TANGLED MESS OF EVERYONE'S LIVES UNTIL THE DAY SHE FALLS IN LOVE AND EVERYONE ELSE IS FREE FROM HER MATCHMAKING ESCAPADES.
Amazon.com
Most people didn't mind Gwyneth Paltrow's English accent in this charming, 1996 adaptation of Jane Austen's novel (which also inspired Clueless). 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 of Trainspotting), 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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 as comedy OK, accuracy 0 June 26, 2009
Lenka Salih (Danville, PA United States)
I was desepointed in the movie. BBC adaptation is much better.
This was converted into comedy and in the translation it lost some of its depth. Also 20 century attitudes didn't go well with me either.
But the story is good regardless of the deficiencies in the acting, and as a comedy it was OK.
Recommend with caution
 This Is One Of My Favorite Movies! April 24, 2009
R. Davis (God Bless Texas, USA)
I Bought This Movie Along With 'Shakespere In Love': I Really Hated Shakespere In Love, But This One Was Great, And Is Now One Of My Favorites Movies!!!
J A N E ! February 27, 2009
G. Walters (santa maria, ca usa)
an exquisite rendering of a remarkable literary work. i STILL have a crush on jeremy northam as mr. knightly (sensitive, handome, sexy). beautifully acted and photographed: a real delight for the eye.
A pleasure film February 20, 2009
Joseph E. Kollenberg (Burnside, KY USA)
This was a very enjoyable film, thanks motly to Gwyneth Paltrow, who gave a clear portrayal of the essence of the book, of the same name, written by the much celebrated author, Jane Austen. I would offer a moderate recommendation to those who particularly enjoy the work of this author, & who enjoy the quality of performance offered by G. Paltrow. I did think that casting Toni Collette as Harriet Smith was a very poor choice, but I am unable to suggest who might be qualified for that part.
Light Romance February 3, 2009
Janeite (USA)
This is my least favorite of all Austen's novels though some critics feel it's her best work. I won't take on that argument, but I will say that I found this version of Emma to be a pretty good movie that you may enjoy if you're looking for some light entertainment. If you like Gwyneth Paltrow, then you'll probably like the movie. Young Gwyneth is pleasant to watch, and she does a good job of playing a character who is a spoiled busybody but still remains innocent and likeable. I like Jeremy Northam as Knightley. The age difference in the two characters creeps me out a bit, even in the book, but here Knightley and Emma have a brother/sister sort of relationship grown from being neighbors all of her life, and it seems to naturally develop into love. The two actors' chemistry makes it sweet and charming. I have to go out on a limb here and say I was very bothered by, of all things, Ewan McGregor's hair in this movie! He plays Frank Churchhill, a handsome charmer, but his bizarre wedge haircut bugged me every time he came onscreen. So I had trouble buying him as any kind of competition for handsome ole Knightley. The rest of the cast was very good, the movie has a nice look to it, and I find it to be sweet and entertaining. My husband, on the other hand, normally likes Austen movies but says this one bores him to tears. So here in our house you've got one vote for sweet and pleasant and one vote for boring and dull. The dvd is inexpensive, which it should be since it has no extras to speak of, so you may want to add it to your library, especially if you like Paltrow or Northam.
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