Well I really only looked at this to see Gwyneth Paltrow, but it's actually very entertaining, one of her best.
It's pure escapism, but very good of its kind. Though it might be too unrealistic for some, I think we need movies like this, and the escapism is enhanced by the chocolate box scenery, careful scene arrangement and costumes. I have no idea if it reflects the novel accurately or not, but if a lot of the humour is added then it doesn't show.
The actors generally are very convincing, especially Sophie Thompson and Ewan McGregor. Gwyneth is best of all, and is absolutely ravishing! Oh, if I could have been the voice coach who helped to teach her that faultless English accent (though in that case she would have ended up with a Scottish one)!
Is this better or worse than Clueless? It's difficult to decide. Interestingly, both lifestyles depicted seem just as distant from most people's - 1800 England and 1995 Beverly Hills. In both films, the dialogue sounds equally unfamiliar. Both are hilarious and charming, though Emma is the more subtle and touching film. Overall, I think Emma wins out.
It's pure escapism, but very good of its kind. Though it might be too unrealistic for some, I think we need movies like this, and the escapism is enhanced by the chocolate box scenery, careful scene arrangement and costumes. I have no idea if it reflects the novel accurately or not, but if a lot of the humour is added then it doesn't show.
The actors generally are very convincing, especially Sophie Thompson and Ewan McGregor. Gwyneth is best of all, and is absolutely ravishing! Oh, if I could have been the voice coach who helped to teach her that faultless English accent (though in that case she would have ended up with a Scottish one)!
Is this better or worse than Clueless? It's difficult to decide. Interestingly, both lifestyles depicted seem just as distant from most people's - 1800 England and 1995 Beverly Hills. In both films, the dialogue sounds equally unfamiliar. Both are hilarious and charming, though Emma is the more subtle and touching film. Overall, I think Emma wins out.