When rachel portman wrote the score for the theatrical feature film version of jane austens emma in 1996, it resulted in an oscar for best music. Jane austen s beloved comedy about finding your equal and earning your happy ending, is reimagined in this. Jane austen fans will be obsessed with these 19 movies. Fresh and funny, this perceptive adaptation brings jane austens comic. Twentyoneyearold emma woodhouse has very little to worry about. Emma woodhouse persuades new friend harriet smith that she is too good for her suitor, the farmer robert.
From watching details of her own life contorted into a romantic comedy framework in becoming jane, seeing her most enduring. Emma tv miniseries 2009 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. I did not enjoy the book as much as i did the other austen novels, and did not like the gwyneth paltrow movie version much. Heres every movie adaptation of jane austens novel emma, ranked from worst to best. Mar 06, 2020 emma, fourth novel by jane austen, published in three volumes in 1815.
Although jane austens emma has been adapted for the screen many times. Emma woodhouse has beauty, wealth, and a penchant for meddling in the love lives of others. Emma jane austen movie jane austen books regency dress regency era romola garai pride and prejudice period dramas emma woodhouse cloaks. Gwyneth paltrow plays the misguided matchmaker, and looks pristine and selfassured in a wardrobe. This version of emma is a fourpart bbc television drama serial adaptation of jane austens novel emma, first published in 1815. Heres what we know so far about the upcoming british period drama coming in everything we know about the new jane austen movie emma. The 2009 tv miniseries starring romola garai followed a string of. Time to bring on the reality television and grittier fare. I feel that this movie understands austins sense of humor better than any of the others. Written and directed by douglas mcgrath, the film stars gwyneth paltrow, alan. In this madefortv adaptation of jane austens classic novel, emma woodhouse kate beckinsale is a clever young woman from a wealthy family who fancies herself a matchmaker and tries to find a. Although jane austens emma has been adapted for the screen many times before, including for an american version starring gwyneth paltrow, this fourpart miniseries is the version to begin with.
Up baby as an inspiration alongside john hughess comingofage movies, an. Nov 08, 2016 emma 2009 part 2 movie romola garai, louise dylan, blake ritson despite the disapproval of both george and john knightley, emma continues to line vicar elton up for harriet and she is deeply. Everything we know about the new jane austen movie emma in england, a wellmeaning but selfish young woman meddles in the love lives of her friends. Knightley, emmas brotherinlaw and treasured friend, watches emmas matchmaking efforts with a critical eye. Emma woodhouse romola garai seems to be perfectly content, to have a loving father for. Knightley, in the latest adaptation of the classic 1815 jane austen novel. This is a fanmade trailer of the bbc version of jane austens emma from 2009, starring romola garai as emma woodhouse, jonny lee miller. Martin is a worthy young man whom harriet would be lucky to marry. Gweneth paltrow and jeremy northam fill the bill perfectly.
She is perpetually trying to unite men and women who are utterly. We should not expect that anothers interpretation should match the intention and work of jane austen as much as our own or our own viewpoints. The story of miss woodhouse, a matchmaker and meddler whose wit and misdirection need to be carefully acted to match the novels complex character, is. Jane austen had a few ideas about what would happen to some of her characters in the future. Emma is a 1996 period comedy film based on the 1815 novel of the same name by jane austen. This movie, which is loosely based off of jon hunter spences novel of the same name, is cool because its about jane austen herself, as opposed to just an adaptation of one of her works. Since 2005 we have been treated to a new major movie or television production of each of jane austens six major novels. George austen 17311805, and cassandra leigh 17391827. Evans in emma 2009 jonny lee miller in emma 2009 romola garai and jodhi may in emma 2009. Mar 26, 2020 heres every movie adaptation of jane austen s novel emma, ranked from worst to best. Comfortable, continue reading the best emma adaptation. My kids, yes, even my sons, grew up watching this and loving it. Emma is a fourpart bbc television drama serial adaptation of jane austen s novel emma, first published in 1815.
Beautiful, clever, and rich emma woodhouse is convinced she is good at. Filming began in april 2009 in the village of chilham, kent just outside of canterbury. Emma is desperate for harriet to find happiness, but every suitor she. In this jane austen adaptation, meddler emma woodhouse takes new protege harriet smith under her. Handsome, clever, and rich, emma woodhouse is a restless queen bee without rivals in her sleepy little town. More than anything, she loves playing matchmaker to her friends and family. This version of emma is a fourpart bbc television drama serial adaptation of jane austen s novel emma, first published in 1815. Emma tv miniseries 2009 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and. Emma woodhouse romola garai seems to be perfectly content, to have a loving father for whom she cares, friends, and a home. See more ideas about jane austen, romola garai and emma woodhouse. This radiant adaptation of jane austens treasured novel is from the awardwinning team behind the bbcs hit pride and prejudice.
Apr 08, 2016 the best jane austen film adaptations. She is perpetually trying to unite men and women who are utterly wrong for each other. Knightley, and the letters from frank churchill that jane fairfax placed before her contained the word pardon. Casting the perfect adaptation of jane austens emma. The best emma movie is to grab a cup of coffee and curl up with the book and let your imagination take the lead. Fresh and funny, this perceptive adaptation, featuring a stellar cast, brings jane austen s comic masterpiece to life. Emma 2009 on masterpiece classic a jane austen blog. Jane austens emma returns to television on sunday in a new bbc. Feb 03, 2020 jane austen has been through a lot on screen in recent years.
The episodes were written by sandy welch, acclaimed writer of previous bbc costumedramas jane eyre and north and south. Although jane austen s emma has been adapted for the screen many times before, including for an american version starring gwyneth paltrow, this fourpart miniseries is the version to begin with. Emma 1996 tv movie based on the same jane austen novel aisha 2010 based on the same jane austen novel emma. The best jane austen adaptations you can stream on netflix. As a devout jane austen fan, i found this version to be a delightful adaptation of one of my less favored austen novels. Emma woodhouse romola garai seems to be perfectly content, to have a loving father for whom. Written and directed by douglas mcgrath, the film stars gwyneth paltrow, alan cumming, toni collette, ewan mcgregor, and jeremy northam. But this version makes me love the book like i never did before. I noticed some borrowings from the 2009 emma in the design of some of the clothessimple elegant cut and strong vibrant colours, and in the dance of emma and mr knightley at the pub ball, although the 2009 version was far more explicit, but both versions opened to both emma and mr k an idea emma. Anya taylorjoy is the next meddlesome, matchmaking, independently minded emma woodhouse. When young, pretty, naive, and socially inferior harriet smith arrives.
Despite her interest in romance, emma is clueless about her own feelings, and her relationship with gentle mr. Anya taylorjoy the witch leaves horror behind as the busybody heroine in the latest adaptation of jane austens novel, costarring bill nighy, johnny flynn, josh oconnor and mia goth. He and emma quarrel over emmas meddling, and, as usual, mr. The bbc is feigning austen fatigue after years of milking the almighty cash cow. Dec 01, 2009 when rachel portman wrote the score for the theatrical feature film version of jane austen s emma in 1996, it resulted in an oscar for best music. The serial stars romola garai as the titular heroine emma woodhouse, jonny lee miller as her loyal lifelong friend mr. If you are a fan of jane austen, see this movie, along with pride and prejudice and most importantly, buy the books. Emma 2009 part 1 movie michael gambon, annabel mullion, lyla barrettrye whilst other children from their village, jane fairfax and frank weston, are sent away to be raised by wealthier. Emma 2009 emma is witty, strong willed, and not at all poor. It enhances the movie to heights that are extraordinary.
Jane austens emma 1996 rotten tomatoes movie trailers. Emma, fourth novel by jane austen, published in three volumes in 1815. Emma 2009 the best jane austen movie and tv adaptations. I love this adaptation, so bright, charming and beautiful. Emma is a fourpart bbc television drama serial adaptation of jane austens novel emma, first published in 1815. However, garai makes emma s endless matchmaking seem wellintentioned rather than reckless. Unfortunately, this movie which bears the producing imprint of vampire virtuoso stephenie meyer has almost no direct jokes, references, or ideas about jane austen, beyond a love interest. I suppose this version of jane austins emma would be considered a classic by now and well it should be. Set in highbury, england, in the early 19th century, the novel centers on emma woodhouse, a precocious young woman whose misplaced confidence in her matchmaking abilities occasions several romantic misadventures. Jane austen has been through a lot on screen in recent years. Gwyneth paltrow plays the misguided matchmaker, and looks pristine and selfassured in. Emma is one of the most lighthearted and accessible jane austen movie adaptations.
Woodhouse would live for two more years after his daughters marriage to mr. She is beautiful, clever, and rich, with a confortable home and some of the best blessings in existence. Emma 2009 part 1 movie michael gambon, annabel mullion. Emma 2009 part 2 movie romola garai, louise dylan, blake ritson despite the disapproval of both george and john knightley, emma continues to line vicar elton up for harriet and she is deeply. Nov 08, 2016 emma 2009 part 1 movie michael gambon, annabel mullion, lyla barrettrye whilst other children from their village, jane fairfax and frank weston, are sent away to be raised by wealthier. Emma 1996 tv movie based on the same jane austen novel aisha 2010 based on the same jane austen novel. Cawley, but was brought home due to a local outbreak of disease. Jane austen was born on december 16th, 1775, to the local rector, rev. In this madefortv adaptation of jane austen s classic novel, emma woodhouse kate beckinsale is a clever young woman from a wealthy family who fancies herself a matchmaker and tries to find a. With the arrival of bbcs new television series based on the same austen classic, the story is blessed with another awardworthy score, this time penned by another talented british composer, samuel sim. In 1783 she went to southampton to be taught by a relative, mrs.
She was raised by her father, governess, and older sister. Emma is such a tricky character to translate to the screen, because shes the ultimate busybody. She cannot resist finding suitors for her friends, most of all harriet smith louise dylan. Kate beckinsale is stunningly beautiful, and she quite convincingly portrays a reserved and measured emma in contrast to paltrows ebullient and whimsical emma. The screenplay aside, fans of jane austen s emma must see this movie. What might we get out of this emma that speaks to us in 2020. Emma woodhouse is a congenial young lady who delights in meddling in other peoples affairs. With romola garai, michael gambon, jonny lee miller, jodhi may. Feb 04, 2011 four themes from jane austen s emma 2009. Laura pyper, blake ritson, adam suschitzky, phillippa giles. Emma 2009 part 2 movie romola garai, louise dylan, blake. She had many messages in all of her work but emma really is delightful in every view. Emma is a 2009 film series by bbc, based on the 1816 book of the same name.
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