Emma.

"Love knows best."

2020 2h 5m EN

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7.0

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★7.0TMDB · 2,018

ComedyRomanceDrama

Synopsis

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In 1800s England, a well-meaning but selfish young woman meddles in the love lives of her friends.

“Love knows best.”

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Cast

Anya Taylor-Joy
Emma Woodhouse
Johnny Flynn
George Knightley
Josh O'Connor
Mr. Elton
Callum Turner
Frank Churchill
Mia Goth
Harriet Smith
Miranda Hart
Miss Bates
Bill Nighy
Mr. Woodhouse
Rupert Graves
Mr. Weston

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Autumn de Wilde
Writers: Eleanor Catton
Languages: English
Countries: United Kingdom

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ERA

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Released 6 years ago.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Autumn de Wilde, shot by Christopher Blauvelt. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by David Schweitzer. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Nick Emerson shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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5 / 7

CAST

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Anya Taylor-Joy and Johnny Flynn and Josh O'Connor carry the top of the cast.

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FACT

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Marketing tagline: "Love knows best.".

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IMDB entry: tt9214832 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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The take

Autumn de Wilde directs. Christopher Blauvelt behind the camera. David Schweitzer scores. Nick Emerson cuts. Profitable at the box office. Produced in United Kingdom. Dialogue in English.

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Things worth knowing

1Released 6 years ago.
2Directed by Autumn de Wilde, shot by Christopher Blauvelt. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
3Original score by David Schweitzer. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
4Editor Nick Emerson shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5Anya Taylor-Joy and Johnny Flynn and Josh O'Connor carry the top of the cast.
6Marketing tagline: "Love knows best.".
7IMDB entry: tt9214832 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
8Released under 10 different titles around the world.

The technical file

Cinematography: Christopher Blauvelt
Original score: David Schweitzer
Editing: Nick Emerson
Production design: Kave Quinn
Costume design: Alexandra Byrne
Makeup / hair: Marese Langan
VFX supervisor: Dillan Nicholls
Sound: Ben Barker
Runtime: 125 min · 2h 5m
Aspect ratio (typical): 1.37:1 (Academy)
Status: Released
Budget: $10,000,000
Box office: $25,200,000
Return: 252% of budget
Original language: EN
Certification (US): PG
IMDB: Emma. (2020)

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SWITCH.2020-02-13
★ 8/10
If you doubt the need for another Austen, let this gorgeous film change your mind. Instead of ignoring the offers made to the period film genre by great films like 'Anna Karenina' and <a href=“/article/review-the-favourite-a-delicious-work-of-magnificent-insanity“>'The Favourite'</a>, 'Emma.' runs with them, finding a new language for approaching the great works of one of the great writers, realising her wit and humour in new and exciting ways while honouring the deep intelligence and generosity within them. I spent the entirety of Autumn de Wilde's wonderful film with the dumbest smile on my face, mixed with peals of laughter and gushing tears of joy. This is how we must approach the great classics - a celebration of what we love about them and an engagement with how they can speak to us here and now. That's how and why they can continue to matter so much. - Daniel Lammin Read Daniel's full article... https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/article/review-emma-a-dazzling-new-adaptation-of-jane-austens-classic
Manuel São Bento2020-03-22
★ 5/10
If you enjoy reading my Spoiler-Free reviews, please follow my blog @ https://www.msbreviews.com Emma. is Autumn de Wilde's feature film directorial debut, as well as Eleanor Catton's screenwriting debut. I never watched any previous adaptations and period movies aren't exactly "my thing". This doesn't mean I can't appreciate them! The Favourite and Little Women are the most recent examples of films belonging to said genre that I absolutely love. The main reason why I felt the need to watch this adaptation was Anya Taylor-Joy's first time as the sole protagonist. I genuinely believe she'll become one of the greatest actresses of her generation, along Florence Pugh, Chloë Grace Moretz, Hailee Steinfeld, Kaitlyn Dever, Saoirse Ronan, and a few others. Her performance in this movie is yet another argument to validate my prediction. She's phenomenal as Emma! It took me a while to get used to her voice since she applies a much higher tone than her usual one. Seeing actors doing different accents is pretty common, but changing their voice as Anya does, even if it's a simple modification, it still shows how committed she was to her role. As cliche as it might sound, she carries the whole story on her shoulders. She's the link that connects all storylines and characters. Without her, the film doesn't work, so her display had to be near-perfect. Anya demonstrates her range and emotional ability, as well as a seamless control of the complex and rich script. Most dialogues possess long sentences with sophisticated vocabulary, something only the best actors can deal with effortlessly. Anya shines, but her character does too. Emma's arc is quite interesting. Besides being "handsome, clever and rich", she has no respect for the poor, manipulates her friend's romantic decisions, and sometimes acts in a very selfish, arrogant manner. Her transformation into a better person is the most captivating arc of the screenplay, but it also demonstrates my main issue with the movie as a whole. Ten minutes in, and I knew everything that was going to happen. Now, I always try to avoid thinking too much ahead. But when it comes to relationships between characters, it's all so predictable and obvious to me that I can't help but guess the whole story. The same screenplay trick is used throughout to twist certain relationships, becoming repetitive and a bit dull. I never felt truly invested in the film until the one-hour mark. It's mostly well-paced, but when nothing is surprising, innovative, or creative regarding the overall narrative, there's not that much that can keep me captivated. The first act is a tad confusing, with too many characters getting introduced too fast. Honestly, I just discovered while writing this review that a secondary character is supposed to be blood-related to one of the main ones. Story and characters are the two pillars of any movie. I've always written this. If these two don't work, then everything else crumbles. It's far from collapsing, it's actually very well-structured, but it's like these two pillars are just like thousands of others. There's no distinct characteristic that makes these unique. Weirdly enough, I never felt bored. The cast really does a nice job of keeping me entertained by every remarkable performance. Bill Nighy (Mr. Woodhouse) and Miranda Hart (Miss Bates) are quite funny. The costume design is gorgeous besides being extremely important since it actually elevates the story by clearly identifying who's rich and poor. Production and set design are fantastic. Great cinematography (Christopher Blauvelt), and an enjoyable score (Isobel Waller-Bridge and David Schweitzer). Nevertheless, as outstanding as the technical achievements might be, the film still lacks a unique directing style, which is normal, having in mind it's the director's first feature. All in all, Emma. doesn't reach the latest period movies' level like The Favourite or Little Women, but it's a fine start for debutants director Autumn de Wilde and screenwriter Eleanor Catton. Anya Taylor-Joy delivers an exceptional performance as a very well-written Emma Woodhouse, carrying the film on her shoulders until the very end, cementing her place in Hollywood as one of the greatest actresses of her generation. The rest of the cast is also pretty great. The costume design steals the "technical show", but the production level in this movie is impressive. However, the narrative lacks surprising elements, making the existence of this new adaptation a bit questionable. Why make another film if there's nothing unique about it? Predictable from the get-go, confusing first act, and very hard to feel invested before the one-hour mark. If you enjoy period comedy-dramas, I recommend it. Otherwise, the two movies mentioned above are probably a better choice... Rating: C+
JPV8522020-07-12
★ 6/10
Thinly plotted but enjoyable enough drama-comedy with a nice performance from Anya Taylor-Joy. Never read the Jane Austen novel nor seen any of the other adaptations, so I don't know how this one compares, but I liked it well enough. 3.0/5