EMMA (1996) Part 1/13

[@saintexupery8406]

THE BEST "Emma" because it is the Andrew Davies and Prunella Scales "Emma." NO question whatsoever!

[@mrsstewart1997]

Am I the only person that loves every version of Emma? I think each one is great in their own way

[@lindamay1]

I agree !

[@Twistermademedoit]

I, too, am open to all the adaptations. Each one has something to recommend them. I think the Gwenyth Paltrow is my least favorite, but only because of the actress. The 2009 version really lets you breath and get a lot of detail in, while the 2020, I find, is enjoyable for being so different in expressing the comedy aspect. For those who already know the story, I think it a refreshing new look. This version is probably most like the book.

[@lizclegg7556]

Do you still think that after seeing the 2020 version with Anya Taylor-Joy?

[@cs3742]

Except the 2020 version. That Emma is one mean girl and that Harriet is a stupid twit. Sorry. Have enjoyed all the others, even with rewrites.

[@vineethg6259]

I simply couldn't bear to watch the 2020 Emma till the end. It reminded me of an earlier attempt to watch the 2005 P&P, when I didn't make it past the first 20 minutes. As far as movie adaptations go, I would inifinitely prefer Gwyneth Paltrow version over the 2020 monstrosity any day.

[@samhart4205]

My favourite *Emma* adaptation! It has so much of the Austen societal values, and the actors are amazing. Not, afraid to portray their characters as flawed and human.

[@AmidalaEmma]

Mine too! ALthough the one with Gwyneth Paltrow is close second!

[@MYRIAMLATEUR]

Agree, but the photography is poor. But then nothing will ever equal Pride and Prejudice with Kiera and Matthew. That was genuine poetry!

[@Greatlakesgal1111]

⁠@@MYRIAMLATEUR2009 bbc version of Emma is perfection as well. Equal to the P+P with Kiera! The cinematography is gorgeous, the chemistry and acting is on point for capturing the subtleties and nuances of the true characters, the soundtrack is perfect too

[@k2lar]

Emma: We always say what we like to one another. Knightley: *sweats nervously *

[@warai-san]

Kate Beckinsale played perfectly!!!

[@ginadoyle4089]

This is my very favorite Emma

[@alphabetaxenonzzzcat]

This is my favourite version of Emma. A good adaptation by Andrew Davies, and a great cast : Kate Beckinsale, Samantha Morton, Mark Strong, Samantha Bond, Olivia Williams.

[@et1984302]

Really like this version，the actors and scenes just like the original book~

[@bernicerogers2383]

Samantha Morton is perfect as Harriet Smith. She was also a wonderful Jane Eyre.

[@hygeia93]

Thanks for the upload!

[@E9oK9kMaV]

Kate Beckinsale, Mark Strong (WITH HAIR! OMGWTF), AND Samantha Morton?!?! how am I only now just discovering this?!

[@ayeshahussain3629]

I know, right?

[@sarahbrightmore3749]

It is a gem indeed

[@midimitrova471]

This version seems very good. Why did I never trouble to watch it till now?

[@ellenkingsley]

I love Emma its my favourite Jane Austen book and I love the film versions they have done over the years I can't decide which is my favourite lol

[@julmcconnell]

This version of Emma is very good. I also like the one with Romola Garai.

[@warai-san]

I Love this movie!

[@stropisor5047]

I'm glad i finnaly found a variante of Emma with brown hair as I imagined her. And most of charachters matches with what I imaginated and matches with their ages too. Newest versions looks too comerciant for me.

[@SelfReflective]

I first saw this in the mid 90's, I was so moved by this version and smitten by Kate Beckinsale that I remember bawling my eyes out because my life would never equal the beauty and sweetness of the world as portrayed here.

[@lizclegg7556]

Yep. I always see Emma as a brunette and Harriet as blonde. I have no idea why other versions reverse that.

[@SelfReflective]

@@lizclegg7556 Because Jane Austen described Emma as having light hair.

[@lizclegg7556]

@@SelfReflective Interesting, please can you point me to where that came up in the novel? You could be right, but I only remember her as having the true hazel eye, and being handsome and very healthy. She was also very attracted to Harriet's fair looks which made me think her own looks were darker rather than fairer.

[@SelfReflective]

@@lizclegg7556 Nowhere in the novel. I remember it reading it somewhere, in her letters, maybe? I could be wrong.

[@msinvincible2000]

I like this version 10000000 times more than the 2008 version. However, the movie 1995 verson still remains my favourite. Jeremy Northam is simply irresistible, sympathetic and great as Knightley. If only Beckinsale had replaced Palthrow, that film would have been perfect (sorry, I don't like Palthrow, Kate Becksinsale is so much better)

[@lindamay1]

Yes JM is my most believable Knightley. Although Johnny Lee Miller did a great job too. 🙂

[@saranyabiswas2057]

I think barring the 2020 version which I have to yet get on board with it .. mostly because it’s shifts so much from the original I like all the versions .. including the stagey 1972 one 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@nataliabelmarconcha8147]

In my opinion, Kate Beckinsale is my favorite Emma. Kate is much better than Gwyneth Paltrow.

[@MissJessyeNorman]

I totally agree. I think it's a no brainer. Kate Beckinsale, is a better actress in every respect. She would surpass Paltrow in almost any role--but particularly in a role like this. I.e. a period role based on our greatest literature. BUT, as S. Labouisse said below, the '72 version really is the gold standard for this role on film. Godwin played the role so deftly; you are able to understand every nuance of her character, the societal demands that are placed upon her, the peculiar brand of pressures she must contend with from her family--and all of the challenges that those opposing demands create for her/foster in her. She is a revelation. She's not afraid to let you not like Emma. But slowly, through her emotional growth, you come to understand from where her neurosis originates. You begin to forgive her her faults, and cheer her on as she tries to become a better person.

[@nataliabelmarconcha8147]

MissJessyeNorman Thanks for your opinion. I don't think Gwyneth Paltrow is bad actress, but is not made for the role of Emma despite being nominated for such action and have seen several versions adapted from the book Emma and despite not being a book so prominent as Pride and Prejudice or Sense and Sensibility, Emma is the character that stands out from the others, because she's the only one not always home altruistic feelings as the other protagonists of Austen. And Kate Beckinsale achieves much better than Paltrow, because she plays a Emma seems almost an animated cartoon, while Beckinsale interpretation goes well, she looks like the real Emma in the book and she look good with the dresses. As you said yourself, doesn't care if she dislike the audience, because that is the essence of Emma, she's not a bad person, but may displease her frivolity. It's a constantly evolving character and Kate manages to play very well.

[@Circa1628]

@@nataliabelmarconcha8147 I agree also. Kate Beckinsale also portrayed a younger more immature woman. With the know-it-all attitude of a teenager who believes she has a firm grasp of her world.

[@vintagebrew1057]

Paltrow was terrible but Jeremy Northam was good. This is our favourite version.

[@saranyabiswas2057]

I must really like this version ..

[@mickyalberta3484]

This is the only Emma.

[@kishiakaik6513]

Emma (2020) is so good too

[@jennblosil]

I think the 1918 version of a Emma is my fave, tbh~~

[@croakinglizard2156]

watching This for school :) Thks

[@marelicainavokado]

Love the funny insert!

[@luminouslink777]

Does anyone have the link to the version from 1996 with Gwineth Paltrow?

[@MYRIAMLATEUR]

Kate Beckinsale and Mark Strong were the best Emma and Mr Knightley. Great acting, beautiful characters. So sad that the photography is poor. Almost documentary quality… Compared to the most poetic pride and prejudice with Keira and Matthew which was a real masterpiece.

[@vineethg6259]

Maybe its just me, but somehow Mark Strong doesn't look 'English' enough for the role of Mr. Knightley. I almost thought he was of South Asian descent, until I read that he is of Austrian-Italian ancestry instead. That said I must say they got the age difference between Emma and Mr. Knightley more correct here. Most other adaptations miss that crucial detail. After all, Mr. Knightley held baby Emma in his arms when he was sixteen!

[@merrylmarsh9037]

I founf Mark Strong to be the very best Knightly.

[@bluejay9502]

the hit teen movie clueless was based on this movie

[@IndomitableT]

Rather on the novel than this specific adaptation of it.😌

[@Allulathepoodle]

Okay so I am going to leave a comment here and my opion of this whole film at the last video. I just want to say that I saw the 2009 version and the one with paltrol in it and I hated the one with paltrow in it. I just disliked emma. I guess becuase I saw the one with paltrow first it almost put me off watching the 2009 version.When I finally took the time to watch the 2009 version I liked it. I enjoyed it so much more. So I am really excited to see this version!

[@mayramoura9934]

Preciso aprender a fala em inglês... Todos os filmes que encono de Jane Austen não estão legendados. bua bua bua bua

[@kishiakaik6513]

Honestly I don’t like that version that much I only like the actress

[@TheCaithleen]

Mr Alton is not sneaky enough looking, mealy,peaked,wormy even

[@schoo9256]

He is supposed to be handsome and full of himself

[@warai-san]

After watching this movie I watched Hollywood do it and it sounded like a joke :D Americans can't play English ...

[@honza_3230]

Čeština

[@followthesun2115]

An admirable attempt, but we all know that Gwyneth is the real Emma.

[@lizclegg7556]

I think you'll find that (except for you) we all know that she isn't.

[@vintagebrew1057]

Paltrow was ghastly as Emma. She just whined nasally the whole time with a sulky face. Jeremy Northam saved the film....

[@mlala2727]

Ew no