Emma (1996)

Director: Douglas Mcgrath
Actors: Gwyneth Paltrow, James Cosmo, Greta Scacchi, Alan Cumming, Denys Hawthorne
Studio: Miramax
Category: DVD

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Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars 310 reviews
Sales Rank: 585

Format: Closed-captioned, Color, Dvd-video, Letterboxed, Ntsc
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Region: 1
Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
Number Of Discs: 1
Running Time: 121 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.5
Dimensions (in): 7.5 x 5.3 x 0.6

MPN: DISD15862D
ISBN: 1558905731
UPC: 717951000972
EAN: 9781558905733
ASIN: B00000G3AZ

Theatrical Release Date: August 2, 1996
Release Date: January 5, 1999
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4 out of 5 stars Better version    November 20, 2008
crazy about period drama (USA)
I have seen two versions of this Jane Austen novel. I find the choice of actors much better in this version.


3 out of 5 stars Cute!    November 6, 2008
Mom of 6 good kids
If you are fond of this kind of film you should like it. It's a cute little romance. Not serious but very light hearted and somewhat comical. I probably would have given it 4 or 5 stars if the cinematography and directing had been better. I also think the casting was a little blah, with the exception of Gwyneth Paltrow and Alan Cumming.
Paltrow nailed it! I'm not a huge fan of hers but she played the complicated Emma perfectly. Well meaning but trouble making, sweet but spoiled, generous but snobbish. She really made the character charming and believable. Alan Cumming was great to, but when is he not?
I defiantly recommend you give it a shot. It's not a movie you could watch over and over again, but at least once.



4 out of 5 stars Good    November 2, 2008
S. Molina (Cow Town, CA)
you'll like this version. totally worth checking out. and then watch CLUELESS right after. you'll enjoy the mirror image better.


4 out of 5 stars Emma - timeless    November 1, 2008
NLC (SF, CA)
I own this movie and it's one of those that I put on my dvd once a year. I've never grown tired of this classic story. Gwyneth is terrific in this. It's about finding love in the oddest of places. It's about judging people and making false character analysis. It's about making things right with good friends. And it's sweet and fun all wrapped up. I loved this movie and anyone who loves Jane Austen will like it.


4 out of 5 stars Simply adorable    September 28, 2008
Emily J. Taylor (Utah)
Gwyneth Paltrow takes on the Austenian role with all the elegance anyone could possibly bring. She and the rest of the cast are all perfect in a true romantic comedy with all of the Jane Austen-ness for which anyone could possibly ask. It's absolutely darling.