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Emma (2009) |  | Actors: Romola Garai, Jonny Lee Miller, Michael Gambon, Tamsin Greig, Rupert Evans
Studio: BBC Warner
Category: DVD
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Rating:  138 reviews
Sales Rank: 401
Format: Color, DVD, Subtitled, Widescreen, NTSC
Languages: English (Unknown), English (Subtitled), English (Original Language)
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Region: 1
Discs: 2
Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1
Running Time: 229 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.5
Dimensions (in): 7.4 x 5.4 x 0.8
MPN: WARDE114948D
UPC: 883929096596
EAN: 0883929096596
ASIN: B002XTBE6K
Release Date: February 9, 2010
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Product Description
Studio: Warner Home Video Release Date: 02/09/2010 Run time: 240 minutes Rating: Nr
Although Jane Austen's Emma has been adapted for the screen many times before, including for an American version starring Gwyneth Paltrow, this four-part miniseries is the version to begin with. The story of Miss Woodhouse, a matchmaker and meddler whose wit and misdirection need to be carefully acted to match the novel's complex character, is perfectly expressed through Romola Garai's portrayal. Throughout the retelling of this comedic romantic drama, Garai not only conveys Emma's strong-willed sensibility but also manages to update Emma for modern audiences without relinquishing the traditional manners and tastes that Austen fans love in her 1815 historical tale. Each episode, here, opens with a seasonal shot of Hartfield, the estate Emma rules while caring for her loyal and kind but protective father (Michael Gambon). Having lost her mother early, Emma feels a bond with two other unfortunate children in Highbury, Frank Churchill (Rupert Evans) and Jane Fairfax (Laura Pyper), whom Emma befriends as they return home from boarding schools abroad. The dramas that ensue revolve around Emma's attempts to pair lovers, with varied degrees of success. Episode One establishes Emma's curious desire to marry everyone off except herself. John Knightley (Johnny Lee Miller), Emma's childhood friend, is constantly by her side, coaching, supporting, and chiding her as she matures into an intelligent, regal young lady. Miller's ability to portray Knightley as the respectable, patient man he is throughout the series also lends this Emma incredible strength. In Episode Two, after Emma's beloved governess, Anne Taylor (Jodhi May), moves out to marry, Emma bonds with new girlfriend Harriet Smith (Louise Dylan), and from here we begin to see some of Emma's plans backfiring. Part of this series' genius is in how it manages, in keeping with Austen's book, to express deeper love developing between Emma and her true mate while Highbury's daily gossip continues. Though in Episodes Three and Four one weathers some minor emotional upheaval with aging parents, losses of wealth, and illnesses, this story is not tragic and most side plots point toward Emma's final love realization, which does not arrive until the last 20 minutes of the last episode. Settings and costumes enhance the story greatly, and views of the village farmers' market contrast with lavish balls and dinner parties hosted by the Woodhouse family and others to underscore Austen's original emphasis on capturing the preoccupations of upper-class British society in her day. Some scenes, as in Episode One when Knightley and Emma squabble for much too long over whom Harriet should marry, drag on, allowing one to marvel at how much free time these people had to worry about other business besides their own. Still, the romance in Emma is quite powerful and humor throughout makes this series ultimately enchanting. --Trinie Dalton
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 simply delightful July 28, 2010
ronnie b (australia)
I have seen all the versions of Emma, but the 2009 version is simply delightful. (my least favourite is the first). Visually beautiful, and the acting far superior than any of the others. This is surely the best Emma yet. The langugage a little more modern, but does explain the true nature of the characters far better than any other adaption of the book by Jane Austen. It is quite a happy affair to watch.
THIS IS JUST A WONDERFUL MOVIE July 21, 2010
ANGELA (LOUISVILLE, KY)
THIS IS JUST A WONDERFUL MOVIE, WE WATCHED THIS DOWN AT THE LAKE AND EVEN MY HUSBAND ENJOYED THIS MOVIE.
 my review July 12, 2010
nini
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
all in all was a pretty good adaptation of the Jane Austen novel. Like the characters of Emma and John Knightley pretty nice. Also in total Jane Fairfax and Frank Churchhill have also been shown in good progress here.
 not a faithful adaptation July 11, 2010
A. Lim
I scanned some of the good reviews of this adaptation, saw the 4.5 star rating, and borrowed a copy, having watched most of Jane Austen's adaptations and still wanting more. Excited with what I thought would be 4 episodes of Emma and much of the book covered, since the last two I saw were movie-length.
Unfortunately, this was very much a disappointment. Emma and Mr Knightley as played by the leads in this adaptation are not what Ms Austen described in her book. Nor are the smaller roles true to the book. Emma here is so not elegant and so not charming and capable. Mr Knightley lacks command. Jane Fairfax fails to appear reserved and beautiful and accomplished. Miss Bates is too subdued. Mr Woodhouse's funny eccentricities are not coming across.
And so much liberty was taken with the dialogue and story that from the first scene of this adaptation I was open-mouthed at what they had done to it. Sometimes certain scenes or plotlines have to be adapted to suit the screen, but here the changes and additions were numerous, made no sense nor improved the original story. Also, the language in the book may not be modern, but this is a period drama, was there a need to do away with Ms Austen's charming dialogue? I wonder if the screenwriter is familiar with Jane Austen at all??
If you don't care about all that, this is a pretty series, the scenery and colours are nice to look at, the soundtrack is pleasing, some may even think Emma looks pretty (not me though). But if you are a Jane Austen or Emma fan, don't just glance at the top reviews, read the one and two-star reviews first before purchasing this. I infinitely prefer elegant Gwyneth Paltrow's or spirited Kate Beckinsale's Emma.
To finally have a new BBC series of Emma and have this as a result... I hate to think how many years more I have to wait for a good version to be produced. I am glad I managed to watch this before purchasing a copy. I would not want this in my collection.
 Charming adaptation July 7, 2010
Opera fan (Brownsville, Texas United States)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Maybe it is not by the letter but this adaptation is simply charming. All characters, All the locations, Emma's house really takes you to another time in the past. The cloths are very pretty. The additional material is not very good or interesting. I would like to see more subtitle options even this is a reg. 1...
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