Emma 2020 is such a great film! It's genuinely a perfect adaptation of Jane Austen. Fun film fact: Emma never repeats the exact same outfit twice and has over 20 outfits, all of which are recreations of fashion plates, portraits, or clothing that still exists from the period! And the little cross necklace of jeweled stones that she wears a lot? It's an exact replica of the necklace Jane Austen was given by her brother, and it still exists!
Did not know that about the cross! That’s so cool! The colors of the clothing was meant to be more period too, as many adaptations look to existant clothing or fashion plates that sometimes have faded, so they used more bright colors, which were worn by people at the time. Clothing also faded quicker, which is why our idea of the times sometimes go more pastel or lighter.
Just to clarify a little on the whole Harriet situation! The sort of boarding school she was a part of was used to educate and raise young women who were (sometimes) illegitimate daughters of wealthy men, which is why she didn't know who her father was. Emma was convinced that Harriet's father must be a wealthy, upper class man (similar to her own status), which is why she looked down on Robert Martin and kept trying to find Harriet a match she thought was more suitable. In the end, Harriet reveals that her father is a tradesman -- as in, he works for a living, therefore NOT upper class -- which is why she was so scared to tell Emma, as she was worried Emma would no longer want to be her friend afterwards.
Also to note, if Harriet is the wife of a farmer it would not be socially acceptable for Emma to be close friends with her. In a way she's telling the truth when she says she wants to keep Harriet for herself. N
Fun fact - Emma's yellow dress at the beginning of the movie (and the movie poster) is an homage to Cher's iconic yellow outfit in Clueless (which some other comments have already mentioned is a modern remake of the novel)
this adaptation of emma is one of my comfort movies :) pride and prejudice is still my fav of all time for nostalgia and personal taste, but as someone who can relate to emma's character more than elizabeth's, this story just hits every time! i love the emphasis on comedy and also community. eee so glad you liked it!!
Autumn de Wilde is a famous portrait photographer, she's worked with a LOT of musicians and is really talented and well respected - that's why the visuals are so stunning in this movie, it's absolutely her strong suit
the thing with the nosebleed is that emma's always perfect. it was such an important moment of her life and for her character, getting a proposal and rejecting it for the sake of her best friend, that her guard went down and she's not perfect anymore.
I was not prepared for you to go ‘Ooh he looks like, that man looks like that character - I’ll just put it up on the screen’ then to put a whole animated rat face up hahahaha
Sense and Sensibility has another lovely sisterly relationship, I recommend the one with Emma Thompson. Also, Bill Nighy has a medical condition that means some of his fingers are locked in place, that's why his characters always seem to have them in that position. I love the detail of Emma opening her eyes and then closing them at the end, to signify the closure of the story. Amazing cast, costume, cinematography, editing and script!
This is such a banger of a movie. I love how funny it is, without the more romantic or serious moments losing gravitas, which really feels true to Jane Austen's writing. The cast is amazing, the music is great, the cinematography is beautiful and the costumes are to die for. Not just a good Austen adaptation, but a good movie on its own!
Exactly this! I feel like this movie most closely manages to really catch the spirit of Austens' writing, maybe together with P&P 1995. A lot of her characters are really silly but they still feel real. There is such cleverness, silliness and heart, although I don't think I ever blushed reading her novels as much as I did with the Knightley/Emma dancing scene in this movie 😅 I love how her best novels have great character development for both the leading lady and gentleman. Emma and Lizzy, Knightley and Darcy are by far my favorites.
This movie came out during Covid, which I think was very detrimental to its success, unfortunately. It deserves to be considered one of the classic Austen adaptations! Also, re: Jane Fairfax and Frank Churchill, a lot of their subplot was cut for time. Frank is flirting with Emma to cover up his secret relationship with Jane, as his aunt would disinherit him if he married her.
I think this film shows how you do a period piece where most of the tension in the film is entirely character driven through conversation. The big trap you fall into with these is usually just adapting the scenes from the book, which becomes boring very quickly if you just cut back and forth between different people talking. But Autmn de Wilde made the film so stylistic and warm that every shot is interesting even when characters are just talking, and it works so so well paired with amazing performances and costumes (I think the costumes do a lot of heavy lifting here as well, other period pieces tend to do the bare minimum when it comes to wardrobe)
This is a really good explanation actually! P&P 1995 will always remain a favorite but on rewatching it after a while you do feel like the pacing is a little too slow for a modern audience. I think that is partly due to the somewhat unimaginative direction for the conversations outside of dancing. I do feel some regret that the timing of a movie made the plotline of Emma so compacted that you're hardly able to follow the plot though. In the book the whole Frank Churchill / Jane Fairfax drama enfolds more elaborately, making it much more interesting not just to read once, but multiple times. It's a bit like a detective too because there are sooooo many hints to what's going in the book!
Only trivia I've got is that the nosebleed was real. It was in the script but apparently Anya Taylor-Joy had a reaction to the fake blood so her nose really started bleeding, and they apparently used that take 😭
i read that anya made her nose bleed on command for that scene because she would get nosebleeds frequently when she was younger and it developed into a skill for her
Emma will always be my favorite Jane Austen novel! People say they dislike Emma, but the whole point of her character is how she becomes a better person which I love it when there is great character development
This adaptation is so so so good. The casting they got is just phenomenal. I love the changes they made that made Emma and Mr Knightley so much more.. crackly, for lack of a better word lol (There is a scene in the book, when they're at the dance that Frank puts on, where they are standing together and Mr Knightley asks Emma who she's gonna dance with. And she says, "With you, if you'll ask me." And that is the end of the chapter. She doesn't show us more, the tease! It is incredibly impolite to reply in this way, because a woman is not supposed to hint at a man pursuing her (which is why Hariett can only cry when Mr Elton would not ask her to dance), but Emma says it would not be improper because her and Knightley are not brother and sister and ughhhh it's Regency flirting at its best. And in the movie the two of them are so hot and bothered. HOLY SHIT THAT SCENE For my money, Mr Knightley is the best Austen male lead. Even more than good ol' Mr Darcy. I love this adaptation. It's so great!
I love this adaptation - it's a visual feast. This is a classic tale of a rich, spoiled character who learns the error of her ways and becomes a better person. She experiences a crisis when her governess gets married and sets about trying to arrange everyone's lives. She thinks herself smarter than Harriet and that Robert is not good enough for her friend. Yes she is a snob, but she has a good heart.
And Johnny Flynn was playing too. He is a pretty famous folk musician here in England. He wrote and performed the closing music (my queen bee) in the end credits.
I saw a few requests for Sense and Sensibility (1995), starring Kate Winslet and Emma Thompson, on your Pride and Prejudice video. I highly recommend, it was my first introduction to Jane Austen and it was marvellously done - Emma Thompson wrote the screenplay and its brilliant.
Not to mention Alan Rickman as Col. Brandon. He’s to die for in that adaptation. I can take or leave Hugh Grant, but Alan Rickman is my ideal. I think he deserves someone better than Marianne, but that’s just my prejudice showing through, lol!
Having watched the extras for this film, I can tell you that, although they are not sisters in real life (or the story), Anya and Mia are best friends in real life. They met on a film when they were both new in the business and instantly became best friends. Then, when Emma's casting director was talking to Anya about who else they were thinking of casting and she said "we are thinking of an actress called Mia Goth to play Harriet because she just looks like someone who could be your best friend", Anya replied with "Well, that's because she IS my best friend". Anya, at that point, had no idea that Mia was thinking of taking the part or if she had even been offered it.
Fun Fact: Johnny Flynn, who plays Mr. Knightly, is a musician and singer of folk music. I remember hearing his song The Water when I was in high school and loved it (still do and randomly re-listened to it a few months before seeing Emma). I'm 29 now and watched Emma for the first time a year ago, and when I realized this Johnny Flynn is the same as the musician I heard a decade ago I flipped shit. I effing LOVE his performance in Emma, especially his duet and credits song where they include his musical affinities.
The woman you think is a Renaissance painting is Miranda Hart. A great comic actress, who also took on some serious topics via "Call the Midwife." Look for her titular BBC series, Miranda, that lasted three seasons and a couple finishing specials. That series also started Tom Ellis aka Lucifer from the Fox/Netflix series. Final bit of trivia I know: Johnny Flynn (Mr. Knightly) is a pretty accomplished singer with an interesting raspy timbre. He sang the theme song for the UK series "The Detectorists." Flynn also was in one episode of "Kingdom."
I know her from the movie spy with Melissa McCarthy. She was super funny and I liked her a lot in that movie. Loved her in this one, it shows a different side to her acting capabilities.
Miranda is a wonderful actress and she was perfect for the role of Miss Bates - ridiculous enough that you can see why Emma would get exasperated, yet so kind and heartfelt that you really feel for her when she's hurt.
If you’re looking for another quirky, romantic comedy in the same vein as Emma, I would suggest Mr. Malcolm’s list. The cast has really good chemistry and the location’s beautiful and it’s an adorable story. On a sidenote, I just wanna say your personality is infectious, and I love watching your videos.
You're so personable that the video is such an enjoyable experience. The word you're looking for was 'Governess' (the one who got married in the beginning). By the way, Emma disapproved (in the beginning) of Harriet Smith and Robert Martin because she's so fond of Harriet Smith that she's blinded of their social norm (plus she also felt she had something to prove with her ability to be a 'matchmaker' LOL). Robert Martin was a farmer (not a gentleman, he works for a living), tenant of Mr. Knightley (the one who always 'argued' with Emma :wink: ). Robert would be a great match for Harriet, as she's already smitten by him and he's a good man who can provide well for Harriet plus he obviously is in love with her and his family loves her. But Emma believed Harriet deserved to marry 'up' so she pushed Harriet to Mr. Elton (who's a curate but in the same circle of gentlemen) who really wanted to marry money. Harriet Smith's background to be fair...was not good (back then your family-background was super important). Harriet's definitely not in the same circle of Emma's and Elton's and Knightley's. Robert-Harriet would've been a very proper and good marriage especially for Harriet. Mr. Knightley did get it right per Mr. Elton and the doomed matchmaking. If you want to see a 'modern' adaption of this, watch the movie 'Clueless.' I love the color and the cinematography of this movie as well. Different than the moody 'Pride and Prejudice,' but so cheery and it fits the 'comedy' of the material.
if you get around to it I highly recommend you do the 1995 version of Persuasion and the 1996 of Sense and Sensibility, two of my favorite adaptations! I don't think any others do it the same justice!
YES! The 1995 Persuasion is the only good film adaptation of Persuasion in my opinion. That being said, I do really wish they'd give it the old Focus Feature treatment and do another adaptation with beautiful sets, shots, and costuming.
Definitely one of my favourite movies, not even just of Austen, but of all time. Exagerated the characters a little for translation into movie format, but still hit them right on. This particular Knightley is my favourite Austen hero. And the friendship and love in this movie really hits
Literally the most perfect example of Regency Era costumes (and one of the most historically accurate costumed movies of any era, ever) you will ever see on film, with all the silly fashion trends and quirks included. I love this movie to death.
I've heard several RUclips historical costuming channels praise this film for the same reason! One thing that was frequently mentioned was how this is one of the few movies set in this time period that really highlight the bonnets that women would typically wear. In most Regency set films, bonnets are completely omitted because to our modern eyes they look so silly. But this movie chose to lean into the absurdity of the elaborate hats and hairstyles women wore then which I think enhanced the comedic tone of this film
This is partially why the P&P movie annoys me so much. Maybe it seems like fashion shouldn't matter that much, but it is such an important part of the culture and society of that time period. Especially of how women were seen and what was expected of them! The freedom of movement and acceptance of a woman's natural shape is tied to the appreciation of nature and natural beauty that's typical of that time. It's important.
Fun fact the actress who portraits Jane Fairfax is a professional pianist... Another one is that Jane Austin said she wanted to write a book about an heroine that no one but herself whould like very much (she seem to fail though seeing as Emma is usually considered to be the second most beloved book of Austin's) Love the video! Next suggestion whould be Northanger Abby (not as well known as Emma or pride and prejudice but very fan to watch!) Or a room with a view (not Austin and a bit older but still very good in my opinion)
This is one of my absolute favorite movies of all time, it’s SO good! It’s sucks that many people don’t give it as much attention as it deserves, I’m so glad you reacted to this and that you loved it!
I really like this adaptation. Did you ever watch Clueless? It's a modern adaptation of Emma The actress playing Miss Bates who you said looked very fitting to the era is played by Miranda Hart. She is primarily a comedy actress with her own sitcom and was also in Spy with Melissa McCarthy. She was also in Call the Midwife which is an excellent British show set originally in the late 50s. It shows the development of the health service in the UK. You may enjoy it, it is equally heartwarming and heartbreaking
PLEASE! You have to watch Sense and Sensibility with Hugh Grant and Emma Thompson, you're gonna LOVE it. I'd also recommend to watch Persuasion which is one of my favourite Jane Austen novels but only the 1995 film
bestie your vibes are ✨immaculate ✨ and you genuinely seem super fun to hang with irl!! I love this movie to death + your little takes made these 30mins a 10/10 experience, can’t wait for the other movies you decide to check out!
That’s neat that this movie also has a mini series just like Pride & Prejudice! It makes me wonder if there are mini series for most of Jane Austen’s work!
I didn't even realize Emma bolted to the piano when she saw Mr. Knightley visiting them. It goes to show that she's already trying to impress him even when she still didn’t recognize her true feelings for him.
Emma is one of my favourite Jane Austen novels, although they are all wonderful. There's an Emma (2009) mini series which is also a fantastic adaptation. If you're after a different Austen movie though Northanger Abbey (2007) is quite enjoyable!
the BBC mini series is sooo good! I love the way romola garai's played Emma in that one. the aesthetics in the series don't hit as hard as this movie but it's still so good!
Omg YAY I love that you’re doing all these movies!! PLEASE continue with the Austen canon!! Your commentary is so insightful and funny, I’m loving it! And btw YES the sisterly vibes continue through *most* of Austen’s work, as she was very close with her sisters!!
Autumn de Wilde is originally a professional photographer and this is her first movie she directed and as a professional photographer myself I'm obsessed with how she did that movie, you really see her photography skills come out into compositions and colors, it's breathtaking and so flipping inspiring
This is my fave film adaptation of Emma (my fave adaptation is the 2009 BBC TV series). Loved watching your reaction. Also, hello from a former Alabamian (Birmingham to be specific)
So, regarding Harriet and Emma's continuous attempts to marry her higher than her station, the actual reasoning she gives is that if Harriet married Mr.Martin she wouldn't have the social standing to still be Emma's friend. And in the book Emma realizes that she ought to have been friends with Miss Fairfax because they have similar education and standing, unlike Harriet. So, what happens is that naturally by the end of the book she and Knightley end friends with Jane and Frank and Emma's relationship with Harriet grows distant. I love this book so much uwu ♡ AND I LOVE THIS MOVIE ;-; ♡
Have so loved watching you experience P&P and Emma for the first time! So excited to see you watch the other Jane Austen’s if you do! I love the 2008 mini series of Sense and Sensibility, the 2007 Persuasion and the 2007 Northanger Abbey
I love this version of Emma because they a) really understand that Emma is honestly just kind of lonely, b) the cinematography highlights the comedy because the director Autumn de Wilde is a master photographer, and c) it’s the only version in which Emma apologizes not just to Harriet for meddling but also to Robert Martin. Emma’s mom died when she was a toddler and her sister left to get married when Emma was 14. With Miss Taylor leaving to get married, Emma is left absolutely alone except for her hypochondriac dad. In the book, Emma is mostly afraid that if Harriet marries Robert Martin, she’ll “lose” Harriet as a friend because they will no longer be in the same social sphere. While Harriet’s parentage remains a mystery, Emma can comfortably pretend that Harriet’s dad is a gentleman. The book ends a little sadly because when Emma finds out that Harriet’s dad is in trade - aka not a gentleman - she’s more comfortable is letting Harriet “go” to marry Robert. This was Autumn de Wilde’s first movie, but she’s an amazing photographer and has directed a bunch of music videos!
Look up social classes for England at this time and you’ll understand more. Emma is upper class. Her father is a land owner and a gentleman. Emma is a gentle born lady. Robert Martin is working class as a tenant on Knightley’s land. Robert Martin is in a lower class than Emma. Her friend Harriet Smith is at a school for girls/ladies but her heritage is unknown. Emma wants her friend Harriet to be of her class so she sets her friend up with the preacher guy Elton. But Elton wants a lady who has a large dowry and from the upper class. Which is why he moves on fast he only cares about the 💵💰and rank. Emma thinks Robert Martin is below Harriet. Later it’s revealed that Harriet is born to a tradesman which is also lower in rank than Emma and she thinks their friendship is over because her class is now known. Emma has grown and changed and accepts Harriet as her friend no matter her station.
I never loved Emma as a book till i saw this version of the movie, they explained things i missed in the book. I love it that you also adore the way it was filmed, the colours and the people ❤ I would suggest Penelope from 2006, its super duper cute, dont know how many others might suggest it but it deserves more love. Also, Mr Bingley is in it😉 not a favorite character but the cast is awesome and the filming os amazing
I’m lovvving these videos! Johnny Flynn has been one of my favourite musicians since I was a teen, I think he’s a perfect Knightley (& my 4 month old baby is named Flynn after him!) ❤
Aw I was so excited to see you drop a new video! You're so fun to watch! Emma is such a delightful movie. I love Jonny Flynn as Mr. Knightley-- he's a really great musician too. The dad and Emma are hilarious. This also makes me want to watch Clueless 🤔😆 I always heard Clueless was based off of the book Emma, but this version really makes it even more obvious and fun.
Honestly, you were such a joy to watch. You pay attention to details and you catch so much that a lot of reviewers miss. Also just your joyful personality ❤😊
i have watched this movie a million times and because i'm procrastinating i decided to click on this random video on my suggestions and omg, i LOVE your personality and all your commentary! suscribed because you and i share the same braincell
All of Jane Austen's works were comedic, but filmmakers generally upplay the romance or drama factor instead. If you loved this one then you should try Love and Friendship. It's an adaptation of Austen's book Lady Susan and easily the funniest and most dramatic adaptation of the lot.
Emma really lives up to that exasperated "Emma" that we all gasp out. You should look up the 90s version, Mr Knightley delivers it in a wonderful way during an archery scene. This adaptation is SO good, though.
Got to love Johnny Flynn. His music is so evocative. He wrote the song in the end credits and he is quite famous here in England as a modern folk singer. Look up his song The Water, which he sings with Laura Marling or the theme tune from The Detectorists. He also played David Bowie in his recent biopic.
love the video! your reactions are great and you pick up on a lot of nuances other people miss this movie has some of my favorite period costuming, there's an attention to detail that got a well deserved Oscar nomination... most of the garments are very accurate to the time period, and in some cases directly based on real pieces from the era (the light pink silk spencer she wears early on is directly copied from a real one currently in a museum, for example, as is the embroidered red gown she wears to the party) The red cloaks you pointed out Harriet and some of the other girls wear were at this point more common in the country and more associated with the lower classes since they were not as fashionable as they once had been... the side by side contrast with Emma in her many different fancy outfits really hammers home the difference in their stations and you even see Harriet's wardrobe alter over the course of the movie as she is influenced by Emma... it's really clever storytelling through clothes, and there's some great clothing historians right here on youtube that have very interesting insights into period clothing in films and shows like this and whether it's accurate/what it meant at the time, Bernadette Banner and Karolina Żebrowska are favorites of mine and Karolina specifically has a whole video dedicated to the clothes in this movie that I highly recommend if you're interested! nerding done but I do hope you continue on this Austen journey, there's so many good Austen adaptations (and a few stinkers, lol), I recommend: Sense and Sensibility (1995) Persuasion (1995) and (2007) Northanger Abbey (2007) Emma (2009) a very good 4 episode miniseries Sanditon (2019-2023) 3 seasons, 20 episodes and based off of Austen's unfinished last novel, was cancelled after season 1 and then amazingly revived through fan effort! Becoming Jane (2007) a movie about Jane Austen herself (starring Anne Hathaway), you see a lot of the bond with her real sister and why that type of relationship is in so much of her work there's even plenty of movies that are modern adaptations of Austen novels (Clueless is Emma, Bridget Jones' Diary is Pride and Prejudice, etc) and there's also a fun movie called Austenland where the main character goes to a Jane Austen themed getaway and finds romance... I could go on lol... either way can't wait to see more of your film reactions, Austen or not!
I’m so glad you enjoyed this, the novel is actually my favorite Austen, it’s too funny. There’s also a great blooper of Miss Bates flubbing a line and dropping an F bomb 😂
I love this version so much! And to see your reactions has reminded me of how much I love it. I thoroughly enjoyed your commentary and reactions to the humour. My favourite part is the way Emma's father is always finding a cold and chilly draft 😂. Thank you for your video. You've got a new subscriber 😊
I Just found your channel and as a Fellow Christian Woman and Jane Austen fan, I have so enjoyed your enthusiasm and fun personality to these Love stories! ❤ I have been feeling it along with you! I subbed and am looking forward to the Next One! One of my all time favorites in the Romance genre is Sense and Sensibility with Emma Thompson, Hugh Grant and Kate Winslet, and Alan Rickman! I think you would love it!
I really like your reaction. I watch your videos to improve my English listening because you are so kind and cute, it’s always a comfort momento to me. And this film is so amazing, thank you 🥰
Ok I just watched your Pride and Prejudice video and now I see you've watched Emma (my #1 favorite)! But if you like this 2020 version you DEFINITELY need to watch the 2009 BBC version. OMG. It's perfection!
Oh I enjoyed this so much it felt like I was showing this to a friend this movie is so fun and an amazing adaptation of the book. The style, the colors, and costuming is all incredible I see you’re already being recommended more Austen adaptations so I’d like to recommend another period piece Little Women (2019) (though the 1994 is just as good) it doesn’t take place in the Regency period like Austen’s work does but it’s still the same century! And I think you’d enjoy the sisterly aspect that you mentioned in this and the P&P reaction
been waiting for this reaction ever since i was recommended your pride & prejudice video! I think i saw this movie 3 times in the theatre right before covid hit :( But i would highly recommend putting the soundtrack on while doing work/chores around the house!
I’ve watched many adaptations of Emma, and this is one of the best condensed in one film. Emma’s loneliness is highlighted ssooo well. Every other version mostly makes her seem stuck up, but she isn’t. She’s just forced to be isolated from everybody with her high station. The one person everyone is forcing her to be friends with is the one she’s sick of hearing about (Jane Fairfax). Harriet is someone who has lots of time to spend with her and Emma would functionally have to lose their friendship if Harriet married a gentleman farmer. This is forced upon her by society as much as for anyone else. Really, Emma is almost exactly like her father - not liking anyone to leave her, who she loves.
Emma 2020 is such a great film! It's genuinely a perfect adaptation of Jane Austen. Fun film fact: Emma never repeats the exact same outfit twice and has over 20 outfits, all of which are recreations of fashion plates, portraits, or clothing that still exists from the period! And the little cross necklace of jeweled stones that she wears a lot? It's an exact replica of the necklace Jane Austen was given by her brother, and it still exists!
No way!! That is sooo cool 😱🤍!! Thank you for sharing this fun fact!!
Did not know that about the cross! That’s so cool!
The colors of the clothing was meant to be more period too, as many adaptations look to existant clothing or fashion plates that sometimes have faded, so they used more bright colors, which were worn by people at the time. Clothing also faded quicker, which is why our idea of the times sometimes go more pastel or lighter.
she does repeat actually but often changes up the color of the underdress or by adding different fichus or jackets ~
Just to clarify a little on the whole Harriet situation! The sort of boarding school she was a part of was used to educate and raise young women who were (sometimes) illegitimate daughters of wealthy men, which is why she didn't know who her father was. Emma was convinced that Harriet's father must be a wealthy, upper class man (similar to her own status), which is why she looked down on Robert Martin and kept trying to find Harriet a match she thought was more suitable. In the end, Harriet reveals that her father is a tradesman -- as in, he works for a living, therefore NOT upper class -- which is why she was so scared to tell Emma, as she was worried Emma would no longer want to be her friend afterwards.
I gather the parlour borders got extra money for a better situation and that is what Harriet was. Hence the assumption her father was rich.
Also to note, if Harriet is the wife of a farmer it would not be socially acceptable for Emma to be close friends with her. In a way she's telling the truth when she says she wants to keep Harriet for herself. N
Yes, and it turns out Mr Martin is an excellent match for her. Mr Knightly was absolutely right.
Fun fact - Emma's yellow dress at the beginning of the movie (and the movie poster) is an homage to Cher's iconic yellow outfit in Clueless (which some other comments have already mentioned is a modern remake of the novel)
That made me so happy.
Oh wow, I can't believe I never made that connection! Thanks for sharing that bit of behind the scenes info
I didn't even think of that! These two adaptions really complement each other so well.
this adaptation of emma is one of my comfort movies :) pride and prejudice is still my fav of all time for nostalgia and personal taste, but as someone who can relate to emma's character more than elizabeth's, this story just hits every time! i love the emphasis on comedy and also community. eee so glad you liked it!!
Autumn de Wilde is a famous portrait photographer, she's worked with a LOT of musicians and is really talented and well respected - that's why the visuals are so stunning in this movie, it's absolutely her strong suit
the thing with the nosebleed is that emma's always perfect. it was such an important moment of her life and for her character, getting a proposal and rejecting it for the sake of her best friend, that her guard went down and she's not perfect anymore.
I was not prepared for you to go ‘Ooh he looks like, that man looks like that character - I’ll just put it up on the screen’ then to put a whole animated rat face up hahahaha
I thought she was going to say he looks like he’s from the crown or something but no😭
Sense and Sensibility has another lovely sisterly relationship, I recommend the one with Emma Thompson. Also, Bill Nighy has a medical condition that means some of his fingers are locked in place, that's why his characters always seem to have them in that position. I love the detail of Emma opening her eyes and then closing them at the end, to signify the closure of the story. Amazing cast, costume, cinematography, editing and script!
This is such a banger of a movie. I love how funny it is, without the more romantic or serious moments losing gravitas, which really feels true to Jane Austen's writing. The cast is amazing, the music is great, the cinematography is beautiful and the costumes are to die for. Not just a good Austen adaptation, but a good movie on its own!
Austen is always funny. She's witty. Her humor is so quick and sharp. Anyone who doesn't think Austen is funny is simply not in on the joke.
Exactly this! I feel like this movie most closely manages to really catch the spirit of Austens' writing, maybe together with P&P 1995. A lot of her characters are really silly but they still feel real. There is such cleverness, silliness and heart, although I don't think I ever blushed reading her novels as much as I did with the Knightley/Emma dancing scene in this movie 😅
I love how her best novels have great character development for both the leading lady and gentleman. Emma and Lizzy, Knightley and Darcy are by far my favorites.
This movie came out during Covid, which I think was very detrimental to its success, unfortunately. It deserves to be considered one of the classic Austen adaptations!
Also, re: Jane Fairfax and Frank Churchill, a lot of their subplot was cut for time. Frank is flirting with Emma to cover up his secret relationship with Jane, as his aunt would disinherit him if he married her.
I remember watching this just a month or so before COVID hit. it was the last movie I watched in theaters for years. so wow did I go out with a bang!
This was the last movie I saw before shutdowns. I think my bestie and I saw it 3 or four times.
Same here! This was the last movie I saw in theaters before the shutdown started in California.
I literally was going to see it and the day before I was going where I live got its first Covid case so I couldn’t go
I’m from Finland and for me too this was the last film I saw before the cinemas closed!
I think this film shows how you do a period piece where most of the tension in the film is entirely character driven through conversation. The big trap you fall into with these is usually just adapting the scenes from the book, which becomes boring very quickly if you just cut back and forth between different people talking. But Autmn de Wilde made the film so stylistic and warm that every shot is interesting even when characters are just talking, and it works so so well paired with amazing performances and costumes (I think the costumes do a lot of heavy lifting here as well, other period pieces tend to do the bare minimum when it comes to wardrobe)
This is a really good explanation actually! P&P 1995 will always remain a favorite but on rewatching it after a while you do feel like the pacing is a little too slow for a modern audience. I think that is partly due to the somewhat unimaginative direction for the conversations outside of dancing.
I do feel some regret that the timing of a movie made the plotline of Emma so compacted that you're hardly able to follow the plot though. In the book the whole Frank Churchill / Jane Fairfax drama enfolds more elaborately, making it much more interesting not just to read once, but multiple times. It's a bit like a detective too because there are sooooo many hints to what's going in the book!
Not you seeing Josh O’Connor and your first thought being FLUSHED AWAY 😭
Only trivia I've got is that the nosebleed was real. It was in the script but apparently Anya Taylor-Joy had a reaction to the fake blood so her nose really started bleeding, and they apparently used that take 😭
i read that anya made her nose bleed on command for that scene because she would get nosebleeds frequently when she was younger and it developed into a skill for her
Bro, I get nosebleeds all the time and when I saw Emma's I was like, that looks so real, they did a good fucking job lol
Emma will always be my favorite Jane Austen novel! People say they dislike Emma, but the whole point of her character is how she becomes a better person which I love it when there is great character development
This adaptation is so so so good. The casting they got is just phenomenal. I love the changes they made that made Emma and Mr Knightley so much more.. crackly, for lack of a better word lol
(There is a scene in the book, when they're at the dance that Frank puts on, where they are standing together and Mr Knightley asks Emma who she's gonna dance with. And she says, "With you, if you'll ask me." And that is the end of the chapter. She doesn't show us more, the tease!
It is incredibly impolite to reply in this way, because a woman is not supposed to hint at a man pursuing her (which is why Hariett can only cry when Mr Elton would not ask her to dance), but Emma says it would not be improper because her and Knightley are not brother and sister and ughhhh it's Regency flirting at its best. And in the movie the two of them are so hot and bothered. HOLY SHIT THAT SCENE
For my money, Mr Knightley is the best Austen male lead. Even more than good ol' Mr Darcy. I love this adaptation. It's so great!
I love this adaptation - it's a visual feast. This is a classic tale of a rich, spoiled character who learns the error of her ways and becomes a better person. She experiences a crisis when her governess gets married and sets about trying to arrange everyone's lives. She thinks herself smarter than Harriet and that Robert is not good enough for her friend. Yes she is a snob, but she has a good heart.
The actress for Jane Fairfax was a concert pianist, so she was actually playing the whole time
And Johnny Flynn was playing too. He is a pretty famous folk musician here in England. He wrote and performed the closing music (my queen bee) in the end credits.
@@amyw6808 yeah I had a couple of his songs in some of my playlists for a while before realising that it was actually him haha
I saw a few requests for Sense and Sensibility (1995), starring Kate Winslet and Emma Thompson, on your Pride and Prejudice video. I highly recommend, it was my first introduction to Jane Austen and it was marvellously done - Emma Thompson wrote the screenplay and its brilliant.
Not to mention Alan Rickman as Col. Brandon. He’s to die for in that adaptation. I can take or leave Hugh Grant, but Alan Rickman is my ideal. I think he deserves someone better than Marianne, but that’s just my prejudice showing through, lol!
@@sylvanaire100% agree
And IRL Emma Thompson wound up marrying the actor who played Willoughby.
Having watched the extras for this film, I can tell you that, although they are not sisters in real life (or the story), Anya and Mia are best friends in real life. They met on a film when they were both new in the business and instantly became best friends. Then, when Emma's casting director was talking to Anya about who else they were thinking of casting and she said "we are thinking of an actress called Mia Goth to play Harriet because she just looks like someone who could be your best friend", Anya replied with "Well, that's because she IS my best friend". Anya, at that point, had no idea that Mia was thinking of taking the part or if she had even been offered it.
Fun Fact: Johnny Flynn, who plays Mr. Knightly, is a musician and singer of folk music. I remember hearing his song The Water when I was in high school and loved it (still do and randomly re-listened to it a few months before seeing Emma). I'm 29 now and watched Emma for the first time a year ago, and when I realized this Johnny Flynn is the same as the musician I heard a decade ago I flipped shit. I effing LOVE his performance in Emma, especially his duet and credits song where they include his musical affinities.
The woman you think is a Renaissance painting is Miranda Hart. A great comic actress, who also took on some serious topics via "Call the Midwife." Look for her titular BBC series, Miranda, that lasted three seasons and a couple finishing specials. That series also started Tom Ellis aka Lucifer from the Fox/Netflix series.
Final bit of trivia I know: Johnny Flynn (Mr. Knightly) is a pretty accomplished singer with an interesting raspy timbre. He sang the theme song for the UK series "The Detectorists." Flynn also was in one episode of "Kingdom."
I know her from the movie spy with Melissa McCarthy. She was super funny and I liked her a lot in that movie. Loved her in this one, it shows a different side to her acting capabilities.
When she said she could be in a renaissance painting i just saw/heard that scene in the show when miranda is trying to figure out renaissance 😂
Miranda is a wonderful actress and she was perfect for the role of Miss Bates - ridiculous enough that you can see why Emma would get exasperated, yet so kind and heartfelt that you really feel for her when she's hurt.
If you’re looking for another quirky, romantic comedy in the same vein as Emma, I would suggest Mr. Malcolm’s list. The cast has really good chemistry and the location’s beautiful and it’s an adorable story. On a sidenote, I just wanna say your personality is infectious, and I love watching your videos.
YES! Mr. Malcolm's List is so good!
I enjoyed Mr. Malcolm list as well
Oh my god, yes. Mr. Malcolm's List is such a great film.
Never heard anyone mention Mr malcolm's list before! I worked on that movie and it's great to hear people enjoyed it 😊
@@katiehough2499 Oh I’ve more than enjoyed it. This movie has become on of my comfort movies.
You're so personable that the video is such an enjoyable experience. The word you're looking for was 'Governess' (the one who got married in the beginning).
By the way, Emma disapproved (in the beginning) of Harriet Smith and Robert Martin because she's so fond of Harriet Smith that she's blinded of their social norm (plus she also felt she had something to prove with her ability to be a 'matchmaker' LOL). Robert Martin was a farmer (not a gentleman, he works for a living), tenant of Mr. Knightley (the one who always 'argued' with Emma :wink: ). Robert would be a great match for Harriet, as she's already smitten by him and he's a good man who can provide well for Harriet plus he obviously is in love with her and his family loves her.
But Emma believed Harriet deserved to marry 'up' so she pushed Harriet to Mr. Elton (who's a curate but in the same circle of gentlemen) who really wanted to marry money. Harriet Smith's background to be fair...was not good (back then your family-background was super important). Harriet's definitely not in the same circle of Emma's and Elton's and Knightley's. Robert-Harriet would've been a very proper and good marriage especially for Harriet. Mr. Knightley did get it right per Mr. Elton and the doomed matchmaking. If you want to see a 'modern' adaption of this, watch the movie 'Clueless.'
I love the color and the cinematography of this movie as well. Different than the moody 'Pride and Prejudice,' but so cheery and it fits the 'comedy' of the material.
This is my fave Emma adaptation. The costumes, the score, the cast; I love everything about it.
if you get around to it I highly recommend you do the 1995 version of Persuasion and the 1996 of Sense and Sensibility, two of my favorite adaptations! I don't think any others do it the same justice!
YES! The 1995 Persuasion is the only good film adaptation of Persuasion in my opinion. That being said, I do really wish they'd give it the old Focus Feature treatment and do another adaptation with beautiful sets, shots, and costuming.
Definitely one of my favourite movies, not even just of Austen, but of all time. Exagerated the characters a little for translation into movie format, but still hit them right on. This particular Knightley is my favourite Austen hero. And the friendship and love in this movie really hits
Literally the most perfect example of Regency Era costumes (and one of the most historically accurate costumed movies of any era, ever) you will ever see on film, with all the silly fashion trends and quirks included. I love this movie to death.
I've heard several RUclips historical costuming channels praise this film for the same reason! One thing that was frequently mentioned was how this is one of the few movies set in this time period that really highlight the bonnets that women would typically wear. In most Regency set films, bonnets are completely omitted because to our modern eyes they look so silly. But this movie chose to lean into the absurdity of the elaborate hats and hairstyles women wore then which I think enhanced the comedic tone of this film
This is partially why the P&P movie annoys me so much. Maybe it seems like fashion shouldn't matter that much, but it is such an important part of the culture and society of that time period. Especially of how women were seen and what was expected of them! The freedom of movement and acceptance of a woman's natural shape is tied to the appreciation of nature and natural beauty that's typical of that time. It's important.
Fun fact the actress who portraits Jane Fairfax is a professional pianist...
Another one is that Jane Austin said she wanted to write a book about an heroine that no one but herself whould like very much (she seem to fail though seeing as Emma is usually considered to be the second most beloved book of Austin's)
Love the video! Next suggestion whould be Northanger Abby (not as well known as Emma or pride and prejudice but very fan to watch!) Or a room with a view (not Austin and a bit older but still very good in my opinion)
watch Sense and Sensibility with Emma Thompson and Kate Winslet also Northanger Abbey (2007)
This is one of my absolute favorite movies of all time, it’s SO good! It’s sucks that many people don’t give it as much attention as it deserves, I’m so glad you reacted to this and that you loved it!
This is my favorite movie and has been since it came out! It’s just so wonderful and the historical accuracy is such a treat!
So glad to hear you'll be doing more of these. Hope Sense & Sensibility is on your list. It's my absolute favorite.
If you like the sister part, then def. the next movie should be sense and sensibility!
I really like this adaptation. Did you ever watch Clueless? It's a modern adaptation of Emma
The actress playing Miss Bates who you said looked very fitting to the era is played by Miranda Hart. She is primarily a comedy actress with her own sitcom and was also in Spy with Melissa McCarthy. She was also in Call the Midwife which is an excellent British show set originally in the late 50s. It shows the development of the health service in the UK. You may enjoy it, it is equally heartwarming and heartbreaking
Call the Midwife is now set in the 60s! Amazing how long it has been on for and how the storylines are still very heartfelt.
@@hellogoodbyeandallinbetween almost the 70s at this point as we're in 1969 this series
This is my favourite adaptation of Emma, but Clueless is a close second! Amy Heckerling really manages to translate the story well into the 1990s!
PLEASE! You have to watch Sense and Sensibility with Hugh Grant and Emma Thompson, you're gonna LOVE it. I'd also recommend to watch Persuasion which is one of my favourite Jane Austen novels but only the 1995 film
bestie your vibes are ✨immaculate ✨ and you genuinely seem super fun to hang with irl!! I love this movie to death + your little takes made these 30mins a 10/10 experience, can’t wait for the other movies you decide to check out!
Aww! Thank you so much! That’s so sweet of you to say 🥹🤍🫶🏾!!
I think the 2009 miniseries is my favorite, but the comedy and presentation in the 2020 interpretation is so great! I love both
That’s neat that this movie also has a mini series just like Pride & Prejudice! It makes me wonder if there are mini series for most of Jane Austen’s work!
@@AlyssaMattix I think there is, honestly. Some probably more than one.
Why am I crying hahahahhaa. I am waiting for sense and sensibility!
I didn't even realize Emma bolted to the piano when she saw Mr. Knightley visiting them. It goes to show that she's already trying to impress him even when she still didn’t recognize her true feelings for him.
Emma is one of my favourite Jane Austen novels, although they are all wonderful. There's an Emma (2009) mini series which is also a fantastic adaptation. If you're after a different Austen movie though Northanger Abbey (2007) is quite enjoyable!
the BBC mini series is sooo good! I love the way romola garai's played Emma in that one. the aesthetics in the series don't hit as hard as this movie but it's still so good!
The 2009 is my favorite one!
“Do all Jane Austen’s novels portray sisterly love?
*looks at Anne Elliot’s sisters*: “No.”
Omg YAY I love that you’re doing all these movies!! PLEASE continue with the Austen canon!! Your commentary is so insightful and funny, I’m loving it! And btw YES the sisterly vibes continue through *most* of Austen’s work, as she was very close with her sisters!!
Autumn de Wilde is originally a professional photographer and this is her first movie she directed and as a professional photographer myself I'm obsessed with how she did that movie, you really see her photography skills come out into compositions and colors, it's breathtaking and so flipping inspiring
This is my fave film adaptation of Emma (my fave adaptation is the 2009 BBC TV series). Loved watching your reaction. Also, hello from a former Alabamian (Birmingham to be specific)
So, regarding Harriet and Emma's continuous attempts to marry her higher than her station, the actual reasoning she gives is that if Harriet married Mr.Martin she wouldn't have the social standing to still be Emma's friend. And in the book Emma realizes that she ought to have been friends with Miss Fairfax because they have similar education and standing, unlike Harriet. So, what happens is that naturally by the end of the book she and Knightley end friends with Jane and Frank and Emma's relationship with Harriet grows distant.
I love this book so much uwu ♡ AND I LOVE THIS MOVIE ;-; ♡
Have so loved watching you experience P&P and Emma for the first time! So excited to see you watch the other Jane Austen’s if you do! I love the 2008 mini series of Sense and Sensibility, the 2007 Persuasion and the 2007 Northanger Abbey
I love this version of Emma because they a) really understand that Emma is honestly just kind of lonely, b) the cinematography highlights the comedy because the director Autumn de Wilde is a master photographer, and c) it’s the only version in which Emma apologizes not just to Harriet for meddling but also to Robert Martin.
Emma’s mom died when she was a toddler and her sister left to get married when Emma was 14. With Miss Taylor leaving to get married, Emma is left absolutely alone except for her hypochondriac dad. In the book, Emma is mostly afraid that if Harriet marries Robert Martin, she’ll “lose” Harriet as a friend because they will no longer be in the same social sphere. While Harriet’s parentage remains a mystery, Emma can comfortably pretend that Harriet’s dad is a gentleman. The book ends a little sadly because when Emma finds out that Harriet’s dad is in trade - aka not a gentleman - she’s more comfortable is letting Harriet “go” to marry Robert.
This was Autumn de Wilde’s first movie, but she’s an amazing photographer and has directed a bunch of music videos!
Look up social classes for England at this time and you’ll understand more. Emma is upper class. Her father is a land owner and a gentleman. Emma is a gentle born lady.
Robert Martin is working class as a tenant on Knightley’s land. Robert Martin is in a lower class than Emma. Her friend Harriet Smith is at a school for girls/ladies but her heritage is unknown. Emma wants her friend Harriet to be of her class so she sets her friend up with the preacher guy Elton. But Elton wants a lady who has a large dowry and from the upper class. Which is why he moves on fast he only cares about the 💵💰and rank.
Emma thinks Robert Martin is below Harriet. Later it’s revealed that Harriet is born to a tradesman which is also lower in rank than Emma and she thinks their friendship is over because her class is now known. Emma has grown and changed and accepts Harriet as her friend no matter her station.
You NEED to watch Sense and Sensibility 1995 version next
I never loved Emma as a book till i saw this version of the movie, they explained things i missed in the book.
I love it that you also adore the way it was filmed, the colours and the people ❤
I would suggest Penelope from 2006, its super duper cute, dont know how many others might suggest it but it deserves more love. Also, Mr Bingley is in it😉 not a favorite character but the cast is awesome and the filming os amazing
Have you ever seen Austenland? Would be a great addition to this series!
EEK!! NEW REACTION!!! 🤪
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I’m lovvving these videos! Johnny Flynn has been one of my favourite musicians since I was a teen, I think he’s a perfect Knightley (& my 4 month old baby is named Flynn after him!) ❤
Aw I was so excited to see you drop a new video! You're so fun to watch! Emma is such a delightful movie. I love Jonny Flynn as Mr. Knightley-- he's a really great musician too. The dad and Emma are hilarious. This also makes me want to watch Clueless 🤔😆 I always heard Clueless was based off of the book Emma, but this version really makes it even more obvious and fun.
I LOVE Miranda Hart and she was so cute in this!! She had her own show and she was Chummy in Call the Midwife.
Honestly, you were such a joy to watch. You pay attention to details and you catch so much that a lot of reviewers miss. Also just your joyful personality ❤😊
I love watching your movie reactions! Please keep doing more
i have watched this movie a million times and because i'm procrastinating i decided to click on this random video on my suggestions and omg, i LOVE your personality and all your commentary! suscribed because you and i share the same braincell
Woohoo another video! Enjoyable af, again!
Yay! I'm so happy you enjoyed it and were as every bit giddy as you were for P&P! Can't wait to see more movie reactions in the future
I watched this movie yesterday and still came here 😂 I hope you continue your Austen journey!
Appreciate all the work that goes into your editing - you're so funny!
All of Jane Austen's works were comedic, but filmmakers generally upplay the romance or drama factor instead. If you loved this one then you should try Love and Friendship. It's an adaptation of Austen's book Lady Susan and easily the funniest and most dramatic adaptation of the lot.
Emma really lives up to that exasperated "Emma" that we all gasp out. You should look up the 90s version, Mr Knightley delivers it in a wonderful way during an archery scene. This adaptation is SO good, though.
I remember when i watched that pride and prejudice video and thinking this channel was so underrated!! Your editing is so crisp
Yay! I'm soo excited whenever I see a new video from you ❤❤
Stop!! That is so sweet 🥹! Thank you!!
I hope you do more movie reactions. I really enjoyed the few that you’ve done and look forward to watching more in the future.
Got to love Johnny Flynn. His music is so evocative. He wrote the song in the end credits and he is quite famous here in England as a modern folk singer. Look up his song The Water, which he sings with Laura Marling or the theme tune from The Detectorists. He also played David Bowie in his recent biopic.
FYI I just wanted to say that you are a vibe! Your voice has so much joy and I'm here for it!
love the video! your reactions are great and you pick up on a lot of nuances other people miss
this movie has some of my favorite period costuming, there's an attention to detail that got a well deserved Oscar nomination... most of the garments are very accurate to the time period, and in some cases directly based on real pieces from the era (the light pink silk spencer she wears early on is directly copied from a real one currently in a museum, for example, as is the embroidered red gown she wears to the party) The red cloaks you pointed out Harriet and some of the other girls wear were at this point more common in the country and more associated with the lower classes since they were not as fashionable as they once had been... the side by side contrast with Emma in her many different fancy outfits really hammers home the difference in their stations and you even see Harriet's wardrobe alter over the course of the movie as she is influenced by Emma... it's really clever storytelling through clothes, and there's some great clothing historians right here on youtube that have very interesting insights into period clothing in films and shows like this and whether it's accurate/what it meant at the time, Bernadette Banner and Karolina Żebrowska are favorites of mine and Karolina specifically has a whole video dedicated to the clothes in this movie that I highly recommend if you're interested!
nerding done but I do hope you continue on this Austen journey, there's so many good Austen adaptations (and a few stinkers, lol), I recommend:
Sense and Sensibility (1995)
Persuasion (1995) and (2007)
Northanger Abbey (2007)
Emma (2009) a very good 4 episode miniseries
Sanditon (2019-2023) 3 seasons, 20 episodes and based off of Austen's unfinished last novel, was cancelled after season 1 and then amazingly revived through fan effort!
Becoming Jane (2007) a movie about Jane Austen herself (starring Anne Hathaway), you see a lot of the bond with her real sister and why that type of relationship is in so much of her work
there's even plenty of movies that are modern adaptations of Austen novels (Clueless is Emma, Bridget Jones' Diary is Pride and Prejudice, etc) and there's also a fun movie called Austenland where the main character goes to a Jane Austen themed getaway and finds romance... I could go on lol... either way can't wait to see more of your film reactions, Austen or not!
im so in love with this film, so thank u for this! also, i love ur voice sm i find it really soothing.
This is how I watch movies, especially period romances. Love your reactions! Like showing them to a friend. Love love love
I’m so glad you enjoyed this, the novel is actually my favorite Austen, it’s too funny. There’s also a great blooper of Miss Bates flubbing a line and dropping an F bomb 😂
One of my favourite films, thank you so much I laughed and felt like I was watching it again 🥰
The way you edit your videos is so satisfying, it's perfect! I love your vibes! ✨🪿
I love this version so much! And to see your reactions has reminded me of how much I love it.
I thoroughly enjoyed your commentary and reactions to the humour. My favourite part is the way Emma's father is always finding a cold and chilly draft 😂.
Thank you for your video. You've got a new subscriber 😊
I love ALL the actors and actresses in this.
I Just found your channel and as a Fellow Christian Woman and Jane Austen fan, I have so enjoyed your enthusiasm and fun personality to these Love stories! ❤ I have been feeling it along with you! I subbed and am looking forward to the Next One! One of my all time favorites in the Romance genre is Sense and Sensibility with Emma Thompson, Hugh Grant and Kate Winslet, and Alan Rickman! I think you would love it!
I really like your reaction. I watch your videos to improve my English listening because you are so kind and cute, it’s always a comfort momento to me. And this film is so amazing, thank you 🥰
i need you to watch all jane austen adaptations now omg
Ok I just watched your Pride and Prejudice video and now I see you've watched Emma (my #1 favorite)! But if you like this 2020 version you DEFINITELY need to watch the 2009 BBC version. OMG. It's perfection!
Nice to see a reaction to one of the adaptations of _Emma._ I like the Gwyneth Paltrow-Jeremy Northam version more, but they are all interesting.
not even a minute into the vid and i subscribed bc your energy is just so fun
You are too freaking cute!! I never have seen this before I am so exited to watch with you. I loved your pride and prejudice video sooo much. 💜🥹
Please watch the Sense and Sensibility with Emma Thompson and Kate Winslet
Oooooo I love these reactions 💜
Oh I enjoyed this so much it felt like I was showing this to a friend this movie is so fun and an amazing adaptation of the book. The style, the colors, and costuming is all incredible I see you’re already being recommended more Austen adaptations so I’d like to recommend another period piece Little Women (2019) (though the 1994 is just as good) it doesn’t take place in the Regency period like Austen’s work does but it’s still the same century! And I think you’d enjoy the sisterly aspect that you mentioned in this and the P&P reaction
I loved this so much! You're so funny 🥰💕
visuals in this movie are INSANE, some of my fav shots in film history
Girl finally ! I've been waiting for you to upload for the longest. Please review Ever After next !!!
been waiting for this reaction ever since i was recommended your pride & prejudice video! I think i saw this movie 3 times in the theatre right before covid hit :( But i would highly recommend putting the soundtrack on while doing work/chores around the house!
Amazing vid girl♥️
I’ve watched many adaptations of Emma, and this is one of the best condensed in one film. Emma’s loneliness is highlighted ssooo well.
Every other version mostly makes her seem stuck up, but she isn’t. She’s just forced to be isolated from everybody with her high station. The one person everyone is forcing her to be friends with is the one she’s sick of hearing about (Jane Fairfax). Harriet is someone who has lots of time to spend with her and Emma would functionally have to lose their friendship if Harriet married a gentleman farmer. This is forced upon her by society as much as for anyone else.
Really, Emma is almost exactly like her father - not liking anyone to leave her, who she loves.
I would suggest watching the Emma Thompson Sense and Sensibility. Ang Lee directed it and of course it’s fantastic!
You are so bright, delightful, and positive!!!! I love your reaction. Like two minutes in. Subscribed haha
such a good video!!! LOVE YOU BESTIE 🥹🥰💕🫂
Thank you my dear ❤!! Love you always!
Sense and Sensibility with Emma Thompson and Persuasion with Ciaran Hinds are my favorite Jane Austen films 😸
Emma is one of my favorite movies. I love it so much
Yes to PLL reference but also the red capes were giving handmaid's tale, especially with the bonnets 😶
yayyyy!!! thank you so much, that was so fun!
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If you are still looking for movies... I love Jane Eyre, Persuasion (2007), Northanger Abbey (newest one), and Mansfield Park.