Emma

Name: Emma
Genre: Comedy, Romance
Released: August 2, 1996
Duration: 121 min
Rating: 66
Cast: Gwyneth Paltrow

1996

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Generally favorable reviews based on 23 Critic Reviews

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Miramax Films | Release Date: August 2, 1996 | PG

Starring: Gwyneth Paltrow

Summary: Emma Woodhouse (Gwyneth Paltrow), a young woman who imagines herself an authority on matters of the heart, plays matchmaker for her friends, most notably her friend Harriet (Toni Collette), who Emma links up with the Reverend Elton (Alan Cumming), and her governess, (Greta Scacchi), who she introduces to her future husband, Mr. WestonEmma Woodhouse (Gwyneth Paltrow), a young woman who imagines herself an authority on matters of the heart, plays matchmaker for her friends, most notably her friend Harriet (Toni Collette), who Emma links up with the Reverend Elton (Alan Cumming), and her governess, (Greta Scacchi), who she introduces to her future husband, Mr. Weston (James Cosmo). However, Emma is not nearly as good at playing Cupid as she likes to imagine, and she spends so much time trying to solve everyone else's romantic problems that it takes her quite some time to realize that she's fallen in love with Mr. Knightly (Jeremy Northam). Based on the novel by Jane Austen.… Expand

Director: Douglas McGrath

Genre(s): Comedy, Romance

Rating: PG

Runtime: 121 min

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Mike Clark

Emma is the peak of the recent Austen pack and a star-maker, too -- an antidote to a summer in which even good movies have subordinated writing and characters to special effects. [02 Aug 1996, Pg.01.D]

Alison Macor

Despite my lack of Austen education, I found the film to be thoroughly engaging and surprisingly touching, so I can only imagine how pleased a true Austen-ite may be with Emma. Read full review

TV Guide Magazine Staff (Not Credited)

The movie is a genteel, witty soap opera designed to make everyone feel the better for having not only seen it, but having had a bit of fun. Read full review

Liam Lacey

Apart from its star, though, Emma may be the least convincing Austen adaptation so far. Read full review

David Sterritt

Gwyneth Paltrow is enchanting as a self-confident young woman who decides to wile away her time by playing matchmaker for a friend whose romantic life would fare much better without interference. Read full review

Richard Corliss

It is impressive enough that Paltrow holds your eye as a parade of lovelies and virtuoso actresses (Greta Scacchi, Polly Walker, Juliet Stevenson) march past. But her finest trick is to provide a comic subtext to Emma. Read full review

Desson Thomson

Director McGrath retains the novel's highlights, but he slices everything to ribbons. Read full review

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Dostoyevsky3

May 5, 2020

With a lovely performance from Gwyneth Paltrow, an intriguing story, and a sweet and irresistibly charming romance. Emma shines brightly as another Jane Austen work of art.

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AlexaR.

Mar 17, 2007

Vey good, loved the book, loved the movie!

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BobbieH

Jun 28, 2009

A wonderful movie with beautiful scenery and dresses and a beautiful love story. One to watch over and over... My favorite line: "And now, for the cream."

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lasttimeisaw

Jul 31, 2014

In Jane Austen’s EMMA, our protagonist Emma (Paltrow) is a 22-year-old keen matchmaker in rural 1800s England, especially when she successfully acts as a go-between between her governess Miss Taylor (Scacchi) and the middle-aged widower Mr. Weston (Cosmo), at their wedding, she is determinedIn Jane Austen’s EMMA, our protagonist Emma (Paltrow) is a 22-year-old keen matchmaker in rural 1800s England, especially when she successfully acts as a go-between between her governess Miss Taylor (Scacchi) and the middle-aged widower Mr. Weston (Cosmo), at their wedding, she is determined to find a proper suitor for her kind-hearted but diffident friend Harriet Smith (Collette), this time her aim is Mr. Elton (Cumming) from a rich family.
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Tyranian

Apr 7, 2019

Somewhat entertaining dramedy with good acting and decent humour. Its okay.

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