Comments on: Emma (1996) Film Review – Jeremy Northam Stars as Mr. Knightley

By: Rissi

Rissi — Thu, 04 Feb 2016 04:43:00 +0000

In reply to monica arabesque. Paltrow was the first actress I saw in this role, and because of that I do like her in the role as well as the film in general. Kate Beckinsale actually seems the most proud in her portrayal, but as with everything, I enjoy each of the three versions I've seen for varying reasons.

By: monica arabesque

monica arabesque — Wed, 03 Feb 2016 11:03:00 +0000

Emma isn’t aristocracy — merely gentry. In general Austen heroines are the genteel poor, like herself, and she pokes fun at aristocrats while ignoring the truly lower class. It makes sense many reviewers complain Paltrow is too proud and stiff in her portrayal.

By: Rissi

Rissi — Fri, 23 Oct 2015 18:49:00 +0000

In reply to Dixie-Ann. I do too, Dixie-Ann! This one is SO cute and I usually wind up giggling through a good portion of Emma's matchmaking attempts. For me, it was fun to revisit all of these adaptations. Let me know what you think if you see it again. :)

By: Dixie-Ann

Dixie-Ann — Fri, 23 Oct 2015 01:51:00 +0000

It’s been awhile, but I definitely love the light, romantic comedy feel of this movie. Yet another I must see again. 🙂