Everything Austen Challenge Task 10
Emma 1996 Movie
Every time I watch this movie I am struck by how well Gwyneth Paltrow portrays Emma and all her foibles.
1996 gave us two adaptations of Emma – one for cinema and one for TV and I have to admit to admiring them both equally. I can’t separate them.
Having said that, I may have a tiny preference for this one for reasons of loyalty to fellow aussies Toni Collette and Greta Scacchi.
Gwyneth’s Emma is lovely and sweet. A little different from the novel, where you take longer to warm to her.
Emma can do no wrong in the eyes of those around her and becomes self-important, considering herself queen of her domain. She thinks she knows what is best for all those around her but as she arranges her players she soon learns the error of her judgement. She learns the difference between true kindness and condescending to be kind.
The acting is wonderful and sure, each convincing in their characters. Even those in love with Ewan McGregor will want to slap his face. One of my favourite characters in Emma is Jane Fairfax and I thought Polly Walker was mesmerising.
Overall a lovely adaptation of Austen’s Emma.
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