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[@musiclistner94]

The guy who played Knightley in the new Emma movie (Johnny Flynn) is the same age as Knightley, 37 years - I love that people think he is too young, but he is actually the exact same age

[@KatsLifestyle]

I was just about to comment this! Johnny Flynn is also 13 years older than Anya Taylor-Joy (Emma). Everything matches. In addition, I think he is the most likeable Mr Knightley of them all. Loved the new Emma.

[@EmoBearRights]

He must be very flattered - you're a DILF dude

[@heatheralice89]

Yeah I was thinking that I loved that film version and it had beautiful scenery and costumes

[@rowanjoy419]

@@KatsLifestyle yeah something that I hate from other adaptations (except 1996) that Knightley is really dislikeable. I mean Emma 2020 is "dislikable" but at least it was supposed to be like that, but Knightley being so dislikable is just a NO for me, also Emma has a lot of chemistry with him in this adaptation.

[@annasarkisian853]

Sanditon ripped my heart out and threw it off the wall in Lyme

[@tashapolis]

YUPPPP 😭😭😭

[@anasantamaria6889]

I'm so glad to hear you loved Sanditon!! It defenitly deserves a second season and Andre Davies inteneded it to have a second season. Please consider signing our petition!! Thank you!! www.change.org/p/itv-give-us-sanditon-series-2

[@skenney8325]

Watch CRANFORD!!!!

[@aspiringauthorerinrail2890]

Same girl, same! Fun fact: Theo James's wife Ruth Kearney played Eliza! I only watched because of Theo haha!

[@aspiringauthorerinrail2890]

@@anasantamaria6889 I was reading an interview with Theo James- because of Archive, love him and he was asked about a second season and he thinks that it's not going to happen and that it should just stay one season.

[@melissaanne8833]

emma 2020 is so far my fave because i feel like they captured the humor of the book! the only thing i didnt like was emma being mean so upfront compared to the gwenyth's emma. and i also like how effeminate mr knightley is. btw!! the actor who played mr knightley is actually 37 which is the age of mr knighley in the book

[@rinchuilashimphrui4262]

I liked how mean Emma was😊

[@r.i.t.i.k.a]

Even I didn't like Emma.. the actress especially seems very cold. I couldn't even sit through it

[@deborahflynn1708]

my question is why the nosebleed and she gives the bloody handkerchief back to Mr Knightly ?!

[@thisandthat296]

Ohhhh I loved the new Emma. Loved how all the characters leaned into their weirdness. The Gwenyth version kind of annoys me.

[@tashapolis]

I feel it didn’t fully commit to leaning into the weirdness. Like it had a weird mix of angst against the humor.

[@thisandthat296]

@@tashapolis I can see that, it was definitely on the darker side. I love that you did this video. Austen FOREVA

[@figs449]

Yeah I find Gwyneth really annoying in it too. Comes across as too bitchy and sickly for Emma.

[@annasmith6090]

I love the Northanger Abbey film, but it's time for the high budget, stylized remake that it deserves!

[@feliciarussell2684]

The new 2020 Emma is my absolute favorite Jane Austen adaption of all! This Knightley is my fave too. He’s exactly the age as well I thought? He’s 37. I think the comedic timing was so on point and clever. Felt like Austen wrote the screenplay herself

[@provocativestare]

Colin Firth and Jennifer Ehle’s Pride and Prejudice, Sally Hawkins and Rupert Penry-Jones Persuasion, Felicity Jones and JJ Feild’s Northanger Abbey and Emma Thompson and Hugh Grant’s Sense and Sensibility. Unfortunately Colin Firth was just SO dreamy as Mr Darcy that Matthew Macfadyen couldn’t live up to that role for me. I also watched the latest film adaptation of Emma and I simply could not bring myself to finish it. I wasn’t impressed by it at all and much prefer the Mark Strong and Kate Beckinsale variant. Theo James in Sanditon, LOVE!

[@mariannelawson4166]

I totally agree with you re pride and prejudice . The way the film chopped to bits the last scene drives me mad they needed to have kept the orginal narrative the whole walk scene with Jane and darcy (colin) is just beautiful imo. Persuasion should be higher the letter scene in that is just beautiful also

[@blainevanity6]

Emma (2020) just became my fave adaptation. I loved it so much!

[@GeekyNerdTheatre]

I thought the Lizzie Bennett Diaries was brilliant. The format was unique and it manages to update the characters while also respecting Jane's work(this is especially true for Lydia's arc). It's the single best Austen adaptation in my book and I reccomend it to anyone who hasn't seen it.

[@EmoBearRights]

The first episode put me right off....sorry

[@sbyerley]

1995 “Persuasion” in which Ciarnan Hinds WAS Wentworth and Emma Root WAS Anne! 1980 miniseries “Pride & Prejudice” in which Elizabeth Garvie IS and will always BE my Elizabeth Bennett! In fact, it is really too bad that a biography of Jane Austen was not done then, as Ms. Garvie would have been the Perfect Jane!

[@kellykiiskila3629]

I absolutely adored the new Emma adaptation, this hurts 😩 I think it’s right next to the 1995 Pride and Prejudice as my top favorites

[@AnaGonzalez-ky2de]

How did you not like the Lizzie Bennet Diaries?!!! I loved the way it was shot and the cast completely blew my mind for an early KZbin show. It was suspenseful waiting week by week to see what happened even though we all already knew. And the wait to see everyone was the best part! The minute we were given Bing Lee and wickham and By the Lord Darcy. It was soooo much fun! 😞

[@ThePhantomofBooktube]

Agreed! It's one of my favorites as well. So well done.

[@eleanorlamb1838]

I just can't agree with you on the 2020 Emma or the BBC P&P, sorry. I understand your opinions, but honestly I think those two were cast incredibly well. That P&P is truest to the book and I felt the emotion was played really well. I think some people were disappointed by not seeing as much affection between couples, but you just wouldn't have behaved like that in the Regency era. Also I find the other characters like Mr Collins, Mrs Bennet, Mr Bennett and Mrs Gardener hilarious. As for Emma 2020 I think it's great to see a protagonist that you actually question. She doesn't appear perfect and always correct, she is often clearly in the wrong and dislikable, but that makes her relationship with Me Knightly and attempts to make up for her behaviour even more endearing :)

[@lexahope9106]

I completely agree with you on BBC's P&P. I love it. I can watch and rewatch it again and again. I love th chamistry between the main characters! I absolutely adore this adaptation!

[@forrest_reads]

There’s also Bride and Prejudice, as well as From Prada to Nada (a really surprisingly good retelling of Sense and Sensibility).

[@itsjess97]

This may be an unpopular opinion, but I really don't like Pride&Prejudice 2005. Too many things different from the book, also Matthew Macfadyen wasn't totally convincing as Mr. Darcy to me. The 1995 tv show is a much better adaptation, the cast is on point and the attention to details is beautiful. I also like the new Emma, even though the dynamics between certain characters aren't totally true to the ones in the book.

[@idlebookworm]

I’m so happy you loved Sanditon! I went into it knowing nothing, and I didn’t love the first episode but I was hooked after the second! I desperately want another season!

[@sherrillthorne6913]

You should join us at #SanditonSisterHood

[@aspiringauthorerinrail2890]

I agree! You really have to concentrate with the episodes, because it is hard to follow, my parents got me the DVD for my birthday, because Theo, and I want to watch it, again and again, and again! I'm going to have my mom watch it too, because she likes Theo too, lol

[@danielrobinson7350]

Might have to try again as didn’t like episode 1 and gave up halfway through episode 2.

[@mariaefstratiou7427]

They're filming a second season rn!

[@allypotter4404]

In addition to Tom Hiddleston, I desperately need Henry Cavill to star in an Austen adaptation- especially after watching Enola Holmes. Just... please.

[@katerbi8018]

Sanditon is truly a treasure. I loved this TV series. Amazing Cast, an unexpected Austen hero and strong capable heroine. Best dance scene I ever watched. Just magical.

[@tashapolis]

THIS

[@aspiringauthorerinrail2890]

@@tashapolis I agree, I saw behind the scenes pics online-Theo fan here, and they were in dance rehearsals, and I'm like, for what? Lol, turns out it was the dance scenes lol.

[@bndork]

2005 P&P is undoubtedly the best. Must disagree with your opinion on Lizzie Bennett Diaries. I LOVE LBD abd was sooo obsessed when tge episodes were originally dropping. It was such a cool, innovative way to tell that story via youtube, twitter, tumblr, etc. The only Lydia I can stand tbh.

[@amiraebrahim1008]

Lisa Romero the best thing about LBD is definitely the portrayal of Lydia! Emma Approved is also pretty well done in my opinion!

[@kellynolan9917]

If your looking for a modern adaptation take on pride and prejudice there is a movie called lost in Austin about a young woman in modern times who loves jane Austin and finds herself having traveled to that time period. It is a mini series and I loved it. So if you have not tried that you always could if you wanted.

[@amiraebrahim1008]

Finally norhthanger abbey getting the love it deserves! Also, I do highly recommended rereading persuasion-I got into Jane Austen later in life and persuasion is by far my favorite because I feel the emotions in it are really relevant to a more mature reader. Overall, while I don’t agree with all the rankings per say, I respect all the points you made! ❤️

[@misskaterinat]

Oh mannnn no way 2020 Emma is one of my favourites! I thought Knightly was amazing, and the tension between them was *chefs kiss*. Not to mention- the style and soundtrack was so striking! Amazing movie and the superior adaptation IMO

[@NerdsBehavingBadly]

There's Pride + Prejudice + Zombies which I surprised myself by really enjoying, although I have a feeling it might not be your taste :P

[@samherondale5816]

I loved it

[@cjanney3592]

Emily L I rented it thinking it would be stupid and ended up being surprised! I loved it!

[@Teresebooo]

I think my top five are: 1 Pride & Prejudice (2005) 2 Pride & Prejudice (1995) 3 Emma (2009 mini-series) 4 Sense & Sensibility (2008) 5 Mansfield Park (2007)

[@nataliakomarova7008]

Me the same !!!

[@maryhamric]

@@nataliakomarova7008 I am close...I have Emma 2009 as #1 and then the other two P&Ps and S&S 2008. I just added S&S 1995 as my #5.

[@erinmariecece]

Let me tell you I GASPED when I saw that Theo James was in Sanditon. Pride and Prejudice 2005 for the win, but also Lizzie Bennett Diaries is my TOP TOP everything. Gah the ANGST!

[@tashapolis]

THEO IS EVERYTHING

[@karenharrington9614]

His naked body was the only worthwhile thing on this show

[@aspiringauthorerinrail2890]

@@tashapolis Yes he is! I love him! He just had a baby! He's a daddy now! Lol!

[@kymmberly2718]

well crap... just found your channel and was totally loving you and your personality... but then you turned traitor and actually chose that disaster of a movie and that horrible mess they made out of an Austin classic as the best version. It doesn't even belong on a list. Period. The overall movie was a dreary, dingy, sloppy, unappealingly dressed group of people who looked like they never bathed and you could almost smell them as you watched. 🤪 And we won't even bother to mention the whole hearted destruction of our Lizzie. Was So disappointed in your choice ... will probably be back .. but it will take a while for my heart and emotions to recover from your betrayal. thoroughly enjoyed your love of Austin... it is contagious, also loved your joie de vivre.

[@andythain3923]

Totally agree with your comments .Unforgiveable they turned Darcy into a complete simpering wimp .

[@klarahauge5527]

If there isn’t going to be a season two of sanditon i Will literally cry. It just CAN’T end like that, no no no.

[@carolinamarzbookslibros]

Sanditon !!!! If there is not a second season I will die!!!

[@tashapolis]

Um same!!

[@anasantamaria6889]

Did you know there is a petition to being a season 2 back? You can sign here and also join the #sanditonsisterhood on Twitter www.change.org/p/itv-give-us-sanditon-series-2

[@aspiringauthorerinrail2890]

Yes, but Theo James said in an interview that it might not happen and he thinks that it should stay one season! I need more!

[@anasantamaria6889]

@@aspiringauthorerinrail2890 one of the members campaigning on Twitter met Theo after one of his shows earlier this year and before COVID and said that he never said that. But yes we all need more.

[@taradiana]

I know I'm late to the party but after hearing so many people talk shit about the 2005 Pride and Prejudice this was exactly what I needed!!! cuz its my all time favourite movie too Also 1995 Persuasion is great

[@Mggrande998]

The 1995 persuasion is amazing. I JUST watched the newer version and it is TRASH compared to the Amanda Root version.

[@XeaRae]

Hated Austenland. Could-not-finish-it type of hate. Lost in Austen is in my top 5. Will check out Death comes to Pemberley - I’m intrigued.

[@courtneystaples9329]

Ok, I love the newer Pride and Prejudice film but come on best costumes?? Lizzie looks like an absolute mess all the time, her hair is a disaster and she wears a mans coat.. Personally the costumes ruined the film for me. Also it just doesn't feel like a good adaptation compared to the BBC version because they cut out soooo many of the scenes from the book. I will admit the music and filming locations are impossible to beat, but it just feels so rushed every time I watch it.

[@sarah4hp]

Okay.... your number 1 choice makes it SO clear that we do not have the same tastes in Jane Austen adaptations, like AT ALL 😂🤣😂 Okay, I don't exactly HATE it, but yeah... when you have the option of the, in my view, FAR superior 1995 series I just never feel like settling for the movie version. To be fair, the same is true of Sense and Sensibility, even if Allan Rickman and his voice HAS caused me to see that movie WAY more than I will ever watch the Pride and Prejudice movie. I tend to prefer the mini series as they can go far more into the story, and don't have to cut too much, which gives you a more full experience of the story.

[@shaleerussette6360]

Clueless is my all time favorite Emma adaptation! 😂💜

[@Raphtacular]

Same!! It's the best 😍

[@rachelfallon2136]

I suggest you rewatch Autumn de Wilde’s Emma. It really is a piece of art. It takes a couple viewings to really appreciate the casting and clever use of dialogue, scenery and costumes.

[@mariachiarasalvucci8941]

same tastes girlllll now i gotta Watch Sanditon, i was kinda avoiding it for no reason

[@rhyde0731]

Maria Chiara Salvucci you will love it! Then join the #SanditonSisterhood in our fight for season 2!

[@cozyemeralds]

I loved the new Emma. 🥺💔

[@judithberman7566]

I loved the 2020 interpretation of Mr Knightly. But the book one was a very serious person. He is better played by another actor whom I cannot remember. But in other versions the actor is over 45 or so.

[@margon1234]

Best adaptation of P&P was the 1995 BBC series. Really good ! Your n. 1 choice is also good but as n.2.

[@denisadellinger4543]

Your rankings are not mine but that's ok. Some of them I totally agree with. I hated your P and P. Elizabeth was too brooding and moody on this one.

[@pepajimenez4314]

OMG! I had no idea about Sanditon, I'm going to watch it right now! Thanks you! Honestly, you are getting me through quarantine girl. Please keep posting! ❤️ By the way, Pride and prejudice 2005 is my favorite too! It may not be very book accurate, but it was my introduction to Jane Austen as a 12 year old, and my dad and I bonded over our love of that film, so I feel you

[@sunshineandmrorange5401]

You will love Sanditon!

[@lynx-edits]

You are definitely gonna love sanditon, it's amazing

[@sherrillthorne6913]

You WILL love Sanditon! Watch it and come join us at the #SanditonSisterHood

[@BaileeWalsh]

You look gorgeous!! I love your shirt, makeup, and hair! So beautiful! I haven't seen the new Emma, but I'm confused with the way you talk about it. Emma *is* a comedy. I love the 1995 Sense & Sensibility, both the 1999 and 2007 Mansfield Park adaptations, and the 2005 Pride & Prejudice. Those would be my favorites that I've seen. I haven't seen any Persuasion or Northanger Abbey because I haven't read those, yet. And also any of her shorter work or juvenilia. Mansfield Park is my favorite book of hers and I also love Sense & Sensibility. The 1995 film of S&S has SO many people from the Harry Potter series!

[@ManjarithePandicorn]

MY FAVORITE BOOKTUBER!! you inspired me to start my own channel!!

[@kristinalovesmakeup4075]

i checked out ur channel! ur selection series rant was funny

[@itscatherinemonroe1]

i don't know if you knew it already but there's also an adaptation of emma with kate beckingsale!

[@ThatLizHunter]

The BBC Emma series is probably my FAVORITE Jane Austen adaption, I love the attention to detail and all the dialogue we get with a whole hours long adaption. What's funny is the very first Austen i ever watched was a very trashy Lost in Austen --- am I kind of embarrassed? yessss. but it helped 14 year old me get past the heavy dialogue and understand the story that was happening. Also, the Lizzie Bennet diaries series on youtube! So great!!!

[@NicoleFoti]

Ahhh I love this So much. I am newly VERY into Jane Austen and need to watch all of these. Asap. haha

[@enjoylife7555]

Saaame

[@LovelyIris22]

The 2005 pride and prejudice is such an amazing film I remember watching it when I was about 15 I think and it just made such an impact. Really intrigued about sanditon I'll definitely watch it!!

[@ayabouchareb6791]

Same 😭😭

[@rachaelskingle116]

Have you seen 'Bride and Prejudice' amazing, ridiculous, fun Bollywood version?

[@georginaashworth]

Loved this video! My personal fave is also Pride & Prejudice 2005. But what about the 1996 BBC series Emma? It has Kate Beckinsale in it and I honestly think she's my favourite Emma apart from Romola Garai. But I haven't seen the new Emma yet.

[@telizabethxo]

I loved the new Emma but it's been years since I saw the first one. Also Sanditon is good I started it but didn't get to finish. I'm hoping they'll re air it soon. I also loved becoming Jane but I really love Anne Hathaway.

[@PinkPetraPhotography]

Keira Knightley version... oh gosh how I hated that, it was so bad! :D :D :D

[@ImlcBandara]

totally agree with you. she had ruined Lizzy Bennet. she is like giggling all the time and looked silly. I wonder why people find it so facinating. and to rank pride and prejudice 1995 version as sixth calling it bad just because of one scene! how ridiculously stupid! I dont particularly like the way this woman expresses her opinion on these adaptation as if she owns all the books and as if she is jane austen. the weakest silliest video i ve ever seen about austen adaptations.

[@tpstps85]

Omg the Angst in Persuasion!!! It is chef's kiss!!

[@gabriellahildingsson4176]

SANDITON DESERVES ALL THE LOVE

[@aspiringauthorerinrail2890]

Yes it does, friend!

[@nm9746]

Sanditon needs to come back for a season 2! I just binged it last weekend and it was perfect in every way!

[@sherrillthorne6913]

Have you joined our #SanditonSisterHood

[@aspiringauthorerinrail2890]

Yes it is, I just got it on DVD, so I can watch it over and over! Lol

[@fish-fingers_and_custard7685]

I just want James Stringer to be happy. Thats why I want Season 2 hahaha

[@nm9746]

@@fish-fingers_and_custard7685 Ahaha honestly you and me both!

[@audreyleeyoung]

TASH!!! Girl! When you said number 1 I cheered out loud. It's my favorite movie of all time too. I'm so happy. Also, I took notes of the ones I haven't seen. I am going to look for Sanditon, Austenland and Death Comes to Pemberly. I read That book years ago when it first came out. Didn't know they made a movie.

[@kuroneko5390]

I really love the new Emma movie and i like that it is really comedic because it fits the book. It's actually really comedic. It's like satire of the rich people of the time that wanted to teach them that their ways are not always so great. I also really love Emma, it's my favourite book. Maybe it's also because i didnt like the actor that plays emma in the 1996 movie. But honestly they are all solid movies and people should watch them all in quarantine:) also i really like that :)

[@popglitters11]

Love Pride and Prejudice, watched so many times. The scene under the rain is just ICONIC ( this tension never fails to kill me) 😍 I would love to see you making an updated video on your fictional boyfriends list ( if it has changed of course)💙

[@tashapolis]

Ahahaha, was thinking of doing that since so much has changed?

[@elssiie]

The good old enemies to lovers trope never and I mean NEVER disappoints! ;)

[@kindredkate8940]

I thought that Emma was perfect except that I wish Knightley had dark hair and that it was a bit more faithful to the plot of the novel.

[@sherrillthorne6913]

SANDITON!! Yes you are so right! This is so beautifully done by Andrew Davies! Watch it girls, and then join us at the #SanditonSisterHood @Sanditon

[@mirandasummerset]

Austenland is my fave 😍 So underrated too

[@emmawhitaker4741]

THANK YOU FOR PLACING THE RECENT EMMA LAST I was sooooo unimpressed tooooo!!!!!!!

[@lanasage6650]

A theatre in Portland, Oregon (Portland Center Stage) is doing Christmas at Pemberly (a sequel to P&P) for the second time this holiday season. I highly recommend (if you are able to) traveling down to Portland to see it. It’s hilarious, lovely, and just a grand old time. The theatre is also right next to Powell’s Books 🤗😊

[@tashapolis]

Ooooo!! I wish! I may be in Europe but you never know

[@oliviaburnette4077]

I WANT THEM TO RENEW SANDITON SO BAD

[@amr4211]

Johnny Flynn is 13 years older than Anna Joy Taylor and was 37 when Emma was released in the US… he was exactly the age of Knightley in the book (but I fully admit I like him in the role because he “reads” younger and I find the knightley-Emma relationship totally unequal In the book). This is my favorite Emma. I despise the Gwyneth Paltrow Emma. I don’t think Romola Garai makes a good Emma. I love the secondary characters though.

[@lucyloving1Direction]

Pride & Prejudice 2005 is definitely the best one, I really like the new Emma I felt like they tried to do something different but keeping that Austen feel to it, I never connected with Gwyneth Paltrow as Emma but I can appreciate the movie, the new Mr Knightley is much better in my opinion and the actor is actually the age Knightley is supposed to be, I wanted to watch Sanditon but I heard a lot of conflicting reviews, maybe after hearing you talk about it I'll finally give it a try

[@nancyg323]

I agree with all your choices....awesome!!! You're so right about the Colin Firth version of p and p. Death comes to Pemberly...the best. I loved it, but you're right about the casting. A fellow masterpiece old-lady wanna be here!!!! I watch the Keira Knightly version of P and P at least twice a year...and especially when I'm feeling sad and need a pick me up....that hand flex. It's everything. Thank you for the video!!! I felt like I just had a chat with girlfriend. 😀

[@andythain3923]

2005 P&P Darcy is portrayed as complete wimp by the end...no no no. This is Fitzwilliam Darcy for gods sake!! Okay rant over. Elizabeth Garvie 1980 perfect Lizzie Bennett. Sorry Jennifer she just pips you.

[@eb7446]

I am not going to rank all the adaptions right now, as I'd really need to think about it, but I will try a top 5: 1)Pride and Prejudice 2005 2)Emma 2009 3)Sense and Sensibility 2008 4)Pride and Prejudice 1995 5)Northanger Abbey(kind of weird for top 5, but I really like NA and there's so few adaptions of it and I really liked the 2007 movie) I think this tale is type for a dramatic film version spiced up a bit to make it more weighty - there's plenty in the story to work with. OKaay, that was hard. 6 would be Emma 2020 or 1995 Sense and Sensibility.

[@eb7446]

Anna Maxwell Martin and Matthew Rhys are stunning actors though, but I agree they aren't really Lizzie and Darcy. Matthew Rhys is amazing in The Americans, where he acts next to Kerry Rusell. I can't think of one thing to recommend Martin for, as she's been in so many British dramas. She played Cassandra in Becoming Jane, actually. If you're really going to rank ALL the adaptions though, the 1980 Pride and Prejudice is eaily available, and the 1983 Mansfield Park. And I think you missed the 96/97 UK tv move adaption of Emma starring Kate Beckinsale.There's other adaptions but there aren't as easy to come across.

[@blankandbeauty2599]

I agree on the new Emma being just too ridiculous (funny and love the aesthetics) but it doesn’t have the romance or sexual tension, for me. I also love the best, Mr. Knightley from the 1995 version. I like P&P from 2005 as a movie but, like you said it’s all about the casting and I just can’t feel Keira Knightley as Elizabeth. Honestly I can’t say I’ve found my favorite Mr. Darcy yet (Colin Firth is closest for me), maybe they should go ahead and cast Theo James! He could be it for me. It’s hard to choose a favorite but I do love the 1999 Mansfield Park, the Emma series from BBC, and the S & S from BBC in 2008.❤️

[@WeAreAllNerdsHere]

When it comes to "Pride and Prejudice" I really think what you've grown up with and what you saw first is the version you prefer. I like the movie, but growing up with the BBC series, it will always be my favourite. It's always interesting to see which version true Jane Austen fans loves the most. But other than that I pretty much agree with EVERYTHING on this list. The TV show version of Emma truly did the character justice! Emma can be a hard character to love, but I think the TV show did her justice.

[@barbarabrown7974]

A couple more you might want to include is the Kate Becksindale Emma from the mid 1990s. There was a Northanger Abbey from the late 1980s with reasonably decent production values. The best Mansfield Park is from the 1980s. The production values aren't the greatest, but it is truer to the novel than the others. You might also want to watch the 1980s Pride and Prejudice with Elizabeth Garvie.

[@claireeden8069]

Johnny Flynn and Anya Taylor Joy were actually the exact ages of Emma and Knightly. He isn't young. He's 37. And he is in fact a "daddy” - he has 3 kids. Lady Susan wasn't a novella, it's an epistolary novel and it was finished, just not published in Austen's lifetime. It was published after her death. And the 1995 sense and sensibility won the academy award for best adapted screenplay. Oh and the actor who plays your favourite Knightly in the 1996 Emma is Jeremy Northam. Also can't look at Theo James without seeing him with shit on his nose in the inbetweeners movie.

[@cwonderland6259]

I dunno, I thought Knightly looked plenty old in the new Emma... he's in his 30s in the book, how old do you think a 30-something is supposed to look??? I think you're imagining a 45-year-old but that's wrong too. I agree that their chemistry wasn't quite there, and the comedy beats didn't always hit right (more awkward/cringe humor that was sometimes too tedious). I love Bill Nighy as her dad, though, in the 2020 Emma.

[@emlaur3000]

YESSS I have been to the Jane Austen Festival in Bath!! If you want to go you should! It’s honestly as amazing as it looks. I was studying abroad in London in 2014 and only could make it for 1 day but it was incredible getting dressed up and parading around the city with everyone else all in costume. The best part of the day was randomly meeting Adrian Lukis and getting a photo with him while I was in costume 😭 (BBC P&P Mr. Wickham). Apparently he’s a patron of the festival haha I am hoping to go again in 2021 but for the full 10 days with my mom. Maybe I’ll see you there! ☺️ (but girl BBC P&P is god tier and I have read P&P)

[@danielrobinson7350]

Totally agree on the new Emma, was really disappointed and what’s with the stupid nosebleed bit? It’s not quite Anne running through the streets of Bath bad, but 2nd in my list of crap scenes in adaptations. The two Persuasions are top and bottom of my list of adaptations. Love the Root/Hinds 95 version, hate the 2007 version.

[@novel-teadee3410]

I pretty much own all these movies...lol Miss our Jane Austin book club. Sad to hear about EMMA. I still haven't seen it. I'm of course still going to watch it cuz it's Austin.. I have to..lol

[@eb7446]

I loved 2020 Emma, I mean it doesn't really touch the 2009 Emma for me, it's the longest Emma adaption out there so you really spend time with the story.- but I think there is room for variety with adaptions, and this was a very whimsical, comedic adaption. We've had the more traditional take on the story before, so why not something different? It's a faithful adaption, it just takes on a different tone. Visually it's amazing obvs. I didn't really like Sanditon. To me there was nothing special in it, but it was alright.

[@suenovelli]

Nailed it! Totally agree with all of your assessment. EXCEPT Sanditon Because they (MPC) ended the series with Austin's main character fleeing home in tears, in a way that JA would never have approved of.... I would have ranked lower out of spite! End it properly and then put it back at #2 (Bring Theo back!) No one should watch this until they write a proper ending

[@wistariawhispers937]

I agree about the casting, and that's exactly my issue with female protagonist, Charoltte, in Sandition; otherwise, I love that narrative.

[@frutyyybixh5817]

I am 13 now I always have loved the 1990s jane Austen movies they are just gold platinum idk I have no words btw my fav are pride and prejudice 2007 and sense and sensibility 1995 🙌😌😀

[@elenathegreat]

I love the 2005 P&P adaptation. Every time I get upset, I watch it because it's just so calming. Perfection 😍

[@carlenewebb416]

You are soooo beautiful..omg.,, Im not gay, just an observation...anyhooo I absolutely love Jane Austen too...I love period movies in General, especially when its raining outside..There are a few on your list that I haven't seen yet so Im gonna go look for them so I can see what your talking about. Thanks so much for your review. love & light .

[@queenmoreau2098]

Awww, Bride and Prejudice doesn't get an honorable mention? It really is my favorite Pride and Prejudice adaptation and the first one I really saw and enjoyed when I was younger cause a younger me found the 2005 one boring. I didn't learn to appreciate it until I was older, but Bride and Prejudice is way more fun to watch. I watched it with my sister who doesn't even care for Jane Austen nor Bollywood movies and she loved it.

[@karenharrington9614]

Death comes to pemberley was the worst Jane Austin want to be EVER! so stupid. They took away all the things I loved about Elizabeth. She lost all her spunk and they made her a weak minded whiner. Uck I hated this movie and Sandelton (?).

[@michaelkelleypoetry]

Laurence Olivier is THE reason to watch the 1939 adaptation. Olivier is the best actor to portray Darcy. Macfadyen did a good job but he's still a slim second.

[@dsgrl18]

Agree with every single one of these... minus Mansfield park movie.. loved it more than masterpiece short series. Austenland!!! Ahhh such a good movie. I feel like you and I would be best friends lol can we get together and fan girl opinions lol

[@rachelfallon2136]

Sanditon is a colossal waste of time. Do not watch it. It’s not an accurate adaptation. If you’re ranking Jane Austen adaptations, you have to consider accuracy to the time period and novel. Many of your top choices fall flat. This list is misleading because it’s more about your taste, not about what makes a quality and worthwhile adaptation.

[@catelyn719]

I feel like Mansfield Park can't be made into a movie well at all. Like it's hard to cram the whole story into 2 hours. I found myself pausing a lot to figure out what the fuck just happened with the movie.

[@katiequattrone1764]

Your love of Jane absolutely speaks to my soul!! 😂❤❤❤ I had the SAME experience as you as a child! So nice to hear 🥰

[@micond.camingawan6465]

I just finished watching "Sanditon" based on this recommendation, and it was fantastic. A girl didn't sleep last nigh. 😂

[@annajuliareis8315]

Emma 2020 movie, the actor who plays Knightley is 37 and the actress of Emma is 24.

[@sorachi295]

I absolutely adored Emma (2020) and the costumes were immaculate. I felt the comedy in the film was actually another factor that made me to love it.

[@megandlola]

You should see if you like "Bride and Prejudice" 2004, it's a Bollywood version. It's pretty cute! Fun dancing!

[@martiangentian]

I really like the Laurence Olivier Greer Garson version it’s not true to the book but it’s a wonderful adaptation of its time. 🤗

[@ThePrincess030288]

Same! I was accidentally watched Emma when I was ten. ever since, I entered the magical door of Jane Austen and stuck here forever I guess. I must say that you are so brave to make the statement of Pride and Prejudice 2005 is the best adaptation, I think so too, but when I say that to other people well yeah they always trying to kill me, skin me on the spot! Lmao

[@gabrielabianchi1809]

I LOVE the adaptation for Sense and Sensibility from 1995 and Pride and Prejudice with Keira Knightley is perfect.

[@aprilgallimore9636]

Please don’t remind me of the 1940s Pride and Prejudice in American civil war fashions :/

[@casgrotto]

Natasha are you working on a romance novel idea or script or anything, because girl I'd be all over that if it were published