We love to see good adaptations of classic novels! As a book lover, I'm very familiar with Jane Austen's works. This is the latest attempt at remaking Emma. Is the seventh time the charm? Emma. is based on the classic novel about Emma Woodhouse. She's a young woman who believes she is the ultimate matchmaker. After successfully pairing her governess off with her new husband, Emma is looking for her next matchmaking project. She soon befriends Harriet Smith and decides to pair her off with the local vicar. Her neighbor, Mr. Knightley, advises her against meddling in other peoples' affairs. New people coming to town, love triangles, relationship drama, proposals, and even weddings all happen as Emma tries to make sense of in her life. Where can I even begin? It did the novel justice, the flow of the plot is even-paced, and the concept is not intimidating for newcomers who aren't familiar with it. Autumn de Wilde's interpretation was fresh and wittier – something Austen herself I'm sure would be satisfied with. In my opinion, this is one of the best adaptations made about the novel, and it's right up there with Gwyneth Paltrow's version. Anya Taylor-Joy captured the whimsical nature of Emma Woodhouse, a girl who is actually very layered despite her superficial matchmaking obsessions. Taylor-Joy has an expressive face that really gave the classic character some realistic aspects. She wasn't clueless or flighty, but she had emotions and did what she thought best for her friends. While it's been a while since I've read the novel itself, but her acting made Emma Woodhouse extremely likable and even redeemable for her more obvious character flaws. I also loved her chemistry with Johnny Flynn, who played Mr. Knightley. He is not the classic, tall-dark-and-handsome type of Mr. Darcys, but he's passionate and actually gets Emma. It's dreamy all on its own due to their banter and strong friendship. Let's talk about the aesthetics of it all. The production design and surroundings were spot-on for the Regency era when this takes place. The greenery, the abbey itself, the village shops took us right back. I also loved how the costumes matched the personality of the character. The vicar had overblown sleeves to match his heightened ego and sense of self. Harriet's dresses were simple but so beautiful. Emma had decadent gowns that never took away from her. For those obsessed with this kind of thing (it's me, I'm the obsessed one), you'll enjoy it very much. All of it was so charming and detailed that I highly doubt anyone will walk away from this unsatisfied.
Someone be Mr. Knightley to my ridiculous Emma, please!
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