Emma (Anya Taylor Joy) is very pretty, admired and loved, and quite the meddler. She's always matchmaking but not for herself. She's promised Papa (Bill Nighy - always funny and quirky) she won't leave him. Meanwhile, Mr. Knightly (Johnny Flynn) hangs around as a pal, and he alone can call out Emma on her manners and actions.
Her meddling ultimately comes back to bite her with a good friend, a neighbor, and Mr. K. She has to work through her conscience and make amends. Emma is a fluffy film but in the manner of Jane Austen, words do matter. Actions matter. And one must be agreeable with good intentions. Beyond handsome, rich, and clever, there has to be some depth of character.
This was a fun film to see with girlfriends on a cloudy afternoon, with a tasty lunch afterward.
Bill Nighy is great in every film I've seen.
ReplyDeleteHe can just stand there and I find myself laughing.
DeleteJane Austen is a favourite! agree completely with your statement about not going wrong with her. Have a great week ahead.
ReplyDeleteyep - this is a welcome addition to Austen movies. Books first, but flicks are entertaining too
DeleteWhere's a friend like Emma to make me a match?
ReplyDeleteThis sounds like an enchanting flick, Joanne.
Have a great week, my friend.
Obviously you are not attending the proper balls, my friend.
DeleteYou had me at pastels. I told my husband the other night that I have been watching nothing but movies with guns, spandex, or monsters...time for me to pick a film. This will work.
ReplyDeleteMovie date - go for it, and have lunch (or dinner too) Don't settle for just popcorn. Enjoy
DeleteSounds like one that is a fine little watch, not sure I'll watch though.
ReplyDeletemaybe not in your wheelhouse, but that's okay.
DeleteSeems like an excellent movie to watch. Thanks for the review Joanne.
ReplyDeleteYvonne.
it is quite lovely to watch
DeleteHi Joanne - I haven't got to see it yet - but it features one of the historic houses from round here ... and I gather it's a great movie - gentle, but fun. Your afternoon sounds perfect ... good film, lunch and girlfriends - wonderful. Cheers Hilary
ReplyDeleteindeed - sorry you couldn't join us. The homes featured are magnificent, of course. Hope you can see it soon. Stay healthy on your end of the world!
DeleteI loved this film. It was much funnier than previous adaptions. I always find myself holding my breath on the run-up to the Box Hill scene - it makes me cringe every time.
ReplyDeleteand you are a Jane Austen guru - I shall quote you if anyone asks opinions.
DeleteI'm looking forward to this one. Sounds like fun!
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