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Movie night: Emma

Loved it. This 1996 version with Gwyneth Paltrow playing the meddling Emma Woodhouse, based on Jane Austen's classic novel, has her surrounded by suitors Mr. Knightley and Frank Churchill, played by Jeremy Northam and Ewan McGregor. Emma spends her time trying to be a matchmaker, while never noticing her own true love. These British accents are kind of hard to follow in the beginning, but soon after the story starts to make sense, it gets easier to understand and enjoy. I've seen this before, but not for a long time, and it was well worth repeating. I give it a 5 out of 5 on my own "Kelly's Movie Review" scale.
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Callisto said…
Ah, this is a great movie. Great book, too, but if you haven't the time to read it, the movie is a very good representation of the book.
June 16, 2008 2:46 PM
~ Tina said…
I like your "movie review" section.... good idea for blogging!
I have just read a couple books... think I'll review for my readers too! Thanks for the idea!
June 16, 2008 5:26 PM
they call me mommy said…
I LOVE this show. <3
June 16, 2008 5:42 PM
It's Been a Day! said…
I think I saw this. It's been a long time. However, I love movies set in that time period. Thanks for the review. I might have to go and see if I can check it out again!
June 16, 2008 7:37 PM
Hildie said…
I like it too, as well as the version with Kate Beckinsale that came out a year or two later. You should see it as well. Compare and contrast.
June 16, 2008 9:47 PM
Bobbi said…
I completely agree with you--a very fine show.
June 22, 2008 4:01 PM
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