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Release Date:
2 August 1996 (USA)
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Cupid is armed and dangerous!
Plot:
In rural 1800s England things go bad for a young matchmaker after she finds a man for another woman. full summary | add synopsis
Awards:
Won Oscar.
Another 2 wins
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3 nominations
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Emma B labels Harvey 'old history'
(From digitalspy. 30 April 2008, 4:55 AM, PDT)
Gwyneth Takes Time Out for Her Baby
(From WENN. 4 May 2004)
(From digitalspy. 30 April 2008, 4:55 AM, PDT)
Gwyneth Takes Time Out for Her Baby
(From WENN. 4 May 2004)
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Well done, Emma, well done!
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Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only) | Gwyneth Paltrow | ... | Emma Woodhouse |
 | James Cosmo | ... | Mr. Weston |
 | Greta Scacchi | ... | Mrs. Weston |
 | Alan Cumming | ... | Mr. Elton |
| Denys Hawthorne | ... | Mr. Woodhouse |
| Sophie Thompson | ... | Miss Bates |
 | Jeremy Northam | ... | Mr. Knightley |
 | Toni Collette | ... | Harriet Smith |
| Kathleen Byron | ... | Mrs. Goddard |
| Phyllida Law | ... | Mrs. Bates |
| Edward Woodall | ... | Mr. Robert Martin |
| Brett Miley | ... | Little Boy |
| Brian Capron | ... | John Knightley |
| Karen Westwood | ... | Isabella Knightley |
| Paul Williamson | ... | Footman |
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Rated PG for brief mild language.
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Runtime:
121 min | Canada:94 min (Ontario)
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Color (Technicolor)
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Certification:
Iceland:L |
Canada:PG (Ontario) |
South Korea:15 |
Argentina:Atp |
Australia:G |
Belgium:KT |
Brazil:12 |
Chile:TE |
Finland:S |
Germany:6 (w) |
Netherlands:AL |
Portugal:M/12 |
Spain:T |
Sweden:Btl |
UK:U |
USA:PG |
Singapore:PG
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The tan striped gown with teal scallop trim at the hem Greta Scacchi (Mrs. Weston) wears in the final scene is the same costume worn by a guest at the Easter Ball in "Wives and Daughters" (1999), and by Emma Pierson (Fanny Dorrit) to visit Mrs. Merdles in "Little Dorrit" (2008).
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Miscellaneous: Emma and others are seen strolling in summer dresses, looking at pretty flowers and everything out of doors is green and lush, as in summer or spring. They sit outside without coats having tea and strolling in what is obviously warm weather. Then they mention they are going to a party in a week. The next scene about a week later is a Christmas party and it's snowing and freezing out. If it had been mid-December in the previous scene(s), the trees would have been bare and flowers would not have been in full bloom with people enjoying the outdoors in lightweight clothing.
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Quotes:
Rev. Elton:
Were I not an old married man, I should gladly do the job. But my dancing days are over.
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Movie Connections:
Referenced in "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation: Rashomama (#6.21)" (2006)
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Soundtrack:
Auretti's Dutch Skipper
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I was so impressed with Doug McGrath's film version of the Jane Austen novel "Emma," and I loved the music score by Rachel Portman so much, that when I went to the video store one day and discovered the two had re-united for "Nicholas Nickleby" I immediately rented it without any other consideration.
I have read the book, and for those overly-critical fans of this Jane Austen adaptation, I don't know what else McGrath could have done to more perfectly capture the spirit and major plot elements of Miss Austen's work, especially given the limitations of a two hour movie (which some have complained about being too long!). And as far as Gwen Paltrow's accent is concerned, I must confess I wasn't too familiar with her when I saw this at the theater initially, and I was absolutely convinced at the time that she was an English actress!
I am taken aback by those who criticized the film for its lush scenery. That is one of the things I enjoy and look forward to seeing in period pieces set in the English countryside. The film's beautiful backgrounds are a major contributor to its appeal and success. If your idea of escapist fare is something bleaker, then perhaps you should rent something like "Death Wish III!"
The English country settings are as attractive and charming as the cast, and combine with the story and soundtrack for entertainment that makes you not tire of repeat viewings. McGrath is a wonder at choreographing the interplay of subtle expressions that are so essential in conveying the complicated romantic intrigue that occurs in this story.
This refreshing movie could also be a clinic on how enjoyable a film can be minus sex, violence or even a villainous antagonist. The story is often amusing, endearing, and at times, quite touching.
I have seen many competent Jane Austen book adaptations but this is without question my favorite.