Emma 1996 by AverageMansReviews

Emma 1996 by AverageMansReviews

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Warning: there is animal cruelty

Way before dating websites there were matchmakers: early in the 19th century we have our lead role Emma Woodhouse [Gwyneth Paltrow] which she is of high society so she leaves a luxurious lifestyle with hobbies and interests and when she is not doing them, she is being a matchmaker to her friends and family. The next two individuals which she will aim her cupid arrow at is Harriet Smith [Toni Collette] and Mr Elton [Alan Cummings.]

This is one of those films that I don't have too much to say about it, the pacing is fluently mobile, don't get me wrong this film is good, but at the same time this project is a period drama/romantic/comedy so there is a lot of dialogue and talking about one's feelings using English from this timeframe. The comedy briefly ranges from inner monologue from Emma Woodhouse's perspective, speaking negatively about somebody or awkward silences and one time of breaking the fourth wall.

The art from the globe and any of this artistry or to the costumes and landscapes and so on this is all good. Likewise the character developments and performances are all good, this is a cast performance everyone gels and has good chemistry.

This film receives: 7/10, this film is good: it is a pleasant little film, this film also has awards credited to its name. Three Winners, for an example Academy Awards, USA 1997; Oscar; Best Music, Original Musical or Comedy Score Rachel Portman. Nominees 7 [at the same awards ceremony] Best Costume Design Ruth Myers. But it is now time to leave on a joke/blooper; after watching a perhaps good amount of this film, the person I usually watch films with, did some research on this film, because this cast looked young. Because I was under the impression I was watching the now I know to be the 2020 remake, but as you can clearly see I was wrong we were watching the 1996 version, but never mind, I hadn't seen this film before. In hindsight I should have picked up on this based on the cast wasn't the same.