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Movie Description
An elegant, deft adaptation of Jane Austen's 1816 comedy about a well-to-do young woman whose kindhearted attempts at matchmaking mask her own lack of romantic attachment. Academy Award Nominations: Best Original Musical or Comedy Score, Best Costume Design. Academy Awards: Best Original Musical or Comedy Score.
Synopsis
This adaptation of the Jane Austen novel focuses on Emma, a meddling but well-meaning 21-year-old, who LOVES to play matchmaker. She's currently obsessed with finding the perfect man for her friend Harriet. But what appears to be a simple task becomes a nightmare, as Emma's machinations set off a chain reaction of misunderstandings between a number of people. Things only worsen when Emma attempts to set things straight.
Emma may -- or may not -- succeed in finding a mate for her pal. But what's more important is that Emma will learn a few things about herself in the process.
Film Notes
DVD Features:
Region 1
Keep Case
Letterboxed - 1.85:1
Audio:
Dolby Surround - English
Additional Release Material:
Original Theatrical Trailer
Interactive Features:
Scene Access
Interactive Menus
Shown at the Seattle Film Festival June 7, 1996.
Released theatrically in New York City August 2, 1996.
Co-produced by Matchmaker Films and Haft Entertainment.
Color by Eastmancolor.
Additional cast: Edward Woodall (Robert Martin), John Franklyn Robbins (Mr. Cole), and Rebecca Craig (Miss Martin).
Additional credits: Joshua Meath-Baker (art director); Totty Whately (set decoration).
The film reportedly had a budget of $7 million.
Actress Sophie Thompson is the sister of actress/screenwriter Emma Thompson, and Sophie's co-star Phyllida Law is the mother of both. Coincidentally, Emma Thompson adapted and starred in another film based on a Jane Austen novel, 1995's "Sense and Sensibility."
Industry Reviews
"...[Paltrow's] signature style of youthful country freshness and city-chick sophistication are used to good advantage....A sunny tea party..." -- Rating:B
Entertainment Weekly - p.43 - Lisa Schwarzbaum (08/09/1996)
"...McGrath's script is faithful: fierce when it needs to be and devilishly funny....[EMMA] showcases Paltrow's talent, wit and daring..."
Rolling Stone - p.103-4 - Peter Travers (08/22/1996)
"Gwyneth Paltrow shines brightly as Jane Austen's most endearing character...
Variety - Ken Eisner (06/17/1996)
"...EMMA is a delightful film....Gwyneth Paltrow sparkles in the title role..."
Chicago Sun-Times - Roger Ebert (08/09/1996)
"McGregor's part is small, but he hits his marks."
Premiere - Andy Webster (05/01/2005)
Quotations
"It's not my place to intrude in personal matters." -- Emma Woodhouse (GWYNETH PALTROW)
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