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India Press Store - Emma
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List Price: $9.99
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Manufacturer: Walt Disney Video
Starring: Gwyneth Paltrow, James Cosmo, Greta Scacchi, Alan Cumming, Denys Hawthorne
Directed By: Douglas McGrath
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Audience Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Binding: VHS Tape
EAN: 9786304383827
Format: Closed-captioned
ISBN: 6304383827
Label: Walt Disney Video
Manufacturer: Walt Disney Video
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: Walt Disney Video
Release Date: 1998-02-03
Running Time: 121
Studio: Walt Disney Video
Theatrical Release Date: 1996-08-02
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Summary: Not quite as good as the other "Emma"
Comment: I have a preference for comedy and humor and wit (why I prefer Austen to the Brontes), and I'll admit that that's why I'm giving this version four stars rather than three. I'm easy to sucker - if it's fun funny, it already has me hooked.
This was a very funny "Emma". Emma can't be done in a somber, serious way - Emma is just not that sort. The movie captures Emma in both her earnestness as well as her matchmaking silliness. Paltrow is a lot of fun to watch, and how she fancies herself in love with Churchill is amusing to watch.
I'll also admit a weakness for actors Greta Sacchi, Alan Cumming, and Jeremy Northam. They're just a joy to watch.
Weaknesses: lack of Austen. It's a looser adaptation, and it misses characterization as it adds other scenes. Davies' version does a better job, packing its shorter version with more character development (e.g. for Knightley). I also found Olivia Williams' Jane Fairfax more memorable than Polly Walker's, although Walker's wasn't bad.
Super stink: Frank Churchill. What the heck? Since when was Frank Churchill a floofy-haired froufrou? Moreover, while I can usually disassociate actors from their previous roles, I kept waiting for Churchill to pull out his light saber and cut Emma out of the big puddle. This was a full laugh-out-loud and not in a good way.
Cute and fun, but if it's for a visual version of Austen, go with the BBC/A&E version.
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Summary: Best version of Emma
Comment: This is in my opinion the best movie version of Emma...Gwyneth Paltrow comes across just like the Emma I read about. I disliked Emma in the story so much until the end and it was the same in this movie version. Very good.
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Summary: Very good movie
Comment: I'd like to say first that I am not an Austen fan. I generally don't like the movies made about her books, nor do I like her books. However, this movie was cute. I would assume that is because it doesn't catch the essence of Austen's works like some people say it doesn't, and since that very essence is what I don't like, I loved this movie. If you're really into Austen books, try the other version (I haven't seen it, so I can't recommend it more than that), but if you're just looking for a good, happy chick flick, this is a great one. Go Mr. Knightly! I want to know his first name...
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Summary: Pleased
Comment: The DVD was received in excellent condition. I would recommend future purchases from this seller! Thank you!
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Summary: Gwyneth is great!
Comment: Wonderful movie! I highly recommend you read Jane Austen's book EMMA first. Gwyneth gives a geat performance as Emma.If you are a Jane Austen fan, you will love this movie!
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Editorial Reviews:
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This delightfully fun and lighthearted comedy is based on the story that inspired the hit movie CLUELESS! Dazzling Gwyneth Paltrow (SHAKESPEARE IN LOVE) shines as EMMA, a mischievous young beauty who sets up her single friends. Funny thing is ... she's not very good at it! So when Emma tries to find a man for Harriet (Toni Collette -- MURIEL'S WEDDING), she makes a hilariously tangled mess of everyone's lives. You'll enjoy all the comic confusion ... until Emma herself falls in love, finally freeing everyone from her outrageously misguided attempts at matchmaking.
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