Adaptation of Jane Austen's novel. Starring Kate Beckinsale as Emma Woodhouse & Mark Strong as Mr. Knightley. Screenplay - Andrew Davies. Directed by Diarmuid Lawrence.
I loved the looks between Jane and Frank Churchill when they were dancing, the subtle hints about their relationship - which Emma of course completely misses - are so well done.
@@Lolabelle59 you're severe on her. She was quite young at that time to be judged. In this generation, a young girl is usually more immature and more impatient and proud over the idol she may prefer or the belief she may hold. I just think, Emma was a natural teenager-like who yet to grow mature. Edit: this comment is meant in a playful way. I use Jane Austin qoute to make it light but forgot to lighten up the mood. I do know you meant in a playful way, that's why I replied "you are severe on us" just in a playful way.
@@Lolabelle59 I meant in a playful way. Just like your own comment. So I put a qoute from Jane Austin. "You are severe on us". But I don't sound like it, right? I'm truly sorry. I really enjoyed your comment on her. Actually when we use a catch phase from a classic, the whole scenario comes to mind and lighten up the mood. I also planned on writing a short story but as I wanted to keep it short, it turned out something so stupid and rude that totally ruined my original intention. So foolish! When I was 15, what Emma did was quite common practice among girls. I remember one of my closest friend made a fool of me saying the first boy from boys school has a crush on me. I did believe her cause her boyfriend (now husband) was really close with the first boy and I went to the same kindergarten with him and at that time we went to the same academy. It's quite foolish but it something young girls do without thinking too much. I just think Emma is kinda innocent and foolish. That's why we love her, don't we?
@@sarahbrightmore3749 he is what they used to call a confirmed bachelor. He does not dance. Emma declares, I shall never marry. She is not chasing him, which is a challenge.
5:50, The eyes of Mr. Knightley when she told him that. As if his heart will jump out of his chest... This version totally have all the feelings. As the eyes talked more...
While we are all talking about the casting in this superb adaptation of Emma, I think, of the lot, Prunella Scales, as Miss Bates reigns supreme. She captures the tragic part of this tragi-comedic role better than anyone else I have ever seen. Her flightiness is more a desperately heroic response to her hopeless position in society. Her long-winded, scatter-brained monologues are brilliant, as is her reaction when Emma is so heartless. A far cry from Sybil Faulty!
I love all the men of this version of Emma Mr Knightley, his other brother Mr Knightley, Mr Frank Churchill, Mr Elton, Mr Robert Martin, Mr Weston and Mr Woodhouse, they are all handsome, charming, personable and charismatic and they are the best.
I don't think they are all intended to be handsome, charming, personable and charismatic. Some of them are rather unpleasant. But the characterisations in this version are excellent and so true to the novel (although John is a bit too jolly here).
This is a very good version of "Emma." I also like the Romola Garai version of Emma. The 1972 version of "Emma" is not well done. The actress who plays Emma is very unattractive and does not play Emma well. Kate Beckinsale in the 1996 version is an outstanding Emma; she captures the essence of Emma. And Mark Strong is a perfect Mr. Knightly. Thank you to the one who posted this.
I think giving Mrs E a slight West Country accent is really interesting. She tries so hard to appear superior, and probably doesn’t realise that her attempt at an upper-class accent is imperfect, or that her West Country twang shows her origins.
Somehow Mark Strong doesn't look 'English' enough for the role of Mr. Knightley in this series. I almost thought he was of South Asian ethnicity, before I came to know he was of Austrian-Italian ancestry instead. But I must admit they did get the age difference between Emma and Knightley (16 years!) more convincing in this adaptation.
@@schoo9256 The geographical term 'South Asia' refers to the Indian subcontinent. i.e. India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka etc. Thailand and Indonesia form part of 'South-east Asia'.
The Hole in the Wall. As is usually the case in period films, the steps have been changed. Here is the dance according to the published versions of it: www (DOT) youtube (DOT) com/watch?v=qbB4b0HfEgU
These actors and actresses are the best, without exception. Olivia Williams is a Jane Fairfax to die for.
I never noticed until now how much Frank Churchill looks like a regency Justin Timberlake in this adaptation.
I loved the looks between Jane and Frank Churchill when they were dancing, the subtle hints about their relationship - which Emma of course completely misses - are so well done.
Oh yes they do it so well, when you watch it all again (knowing they were engaged at the time) you say to yourself: of course they are in love!!
Serves her right.
@@Lolabelle59 you're severe on her. She was quite young at that time to be judged. In this generation, a young girl is usually more immature and more impatient and proud over the idol she may prefer or the belief she may hold. I just think, Emma was a natural teenager-like who yet to grow mature.
Edit: this comment is meant in a playful way. I use Jane Austin qoute to make it light but forgot to lighten up the mood. I do know you meant in a playful way, that's why I replied "you are severe on us" just in a playful way.
@MOonstrUCK You should have replied "I think you're severe on her", since that's your opinion of what I wrote. You're judging, as well.
@@Lolabelle59 I meant in a playful way. Just like your own comment. So I put a qoute from Jane Austin. "You are severe on us".
But I don't sound like it, right? I'm truly sorry. I really enjoyed your comment on her.
Actually when we use a catch phase from a classic, the whole scenario comes to mind and lighten up the mood. I also planned on writing a short story but as I wanted to keep it short, it turned out something so stupid and rude that totally ruined my original intention. So foolish!
When I was 15, what Emma did was quite common practice among girls. I remember one of my closest friend made a fool of me saying the first boy from boys school has a crush on me. I did believe her cause her boyfriend (now husband) was really close with the first boy and I went to the same kindergarten with him and at that time we went to the same academy. It's quite foolish but it something young girls do without thinking too much. I just think Emma is kinda innocent and foolish. That's why we love her, don't we?
I love this version so much!!! Mr Knightley, so calm and quiet and all the time he is so in love with Emma.......
This is a great version. I think it does also show how tough and direct Mr Knightley is. Some of his criticisms of Emma make me shudder.
Oh yes it is! Yes, the way he scolds her, but he only ever does it to Emma, just the woman that he loves.
@@sarahbrightmore3749 he is what they used to call a confirmed bachelor. He does not dance. Emma declares, I shall never marry. She is not chasing him, which is a challenge.
@@wednesdayschild3627 I know, it's so romantic! And don't you just love how crazy jealous he is of frank Churchill?
@@sarahbrightmore3749 yes. She is also distressed when she thinks he disapproves of her, but Knightly never sees it.
I love Samanta Morton. So sweet as miss Smith. Loved her as Jane Eyer too. The best adaptation with her and Cirian Hinds .
Мне она тоже нравится. И я тоже считаю экранизацию Джейн Эйр с ней одной лучших.
"with whom shall you dance with?" "with you, if you will ask me" this will always be my top 5 scenes from any emma adaptation uwu
5:50, The eyes of Mr. Knightley when she told him that. As if his heart will jump out of his chest... This version totally have all the feelings. As the eyes talked more...
While we are all talking about the casting in this superb adaptation of Emma, I think, of the lot, Prunella Scales, as Miss Bates reigns supreme. She captures the tragic part of this tragi-comedic role better than anyone else I have ever seen. Her flightiness is more a desperately heroic response to her hopeless position in society. Her long-winded, scatter-brained monologues are brilliant, as is her reaction when Emma is so heartless. A far cry from Sybil Faulty!
Holy crap I didn't realise that was Prunella Scales til you mentioned it just now, and now I can't get the image of Mrs Bates going "ooh, I know..."
Prunella Scales nails the Miss Bates role so beautifully. Her character is so three dimensional and engaging.
I love all the men of this version of Emma Mr Knightley, his other brother Mr Knightley, Mr Frank Churchill, Mr Elton, Mr Robert Martin, Mr Weston and Mr Woodhouse, they are all handsome, charming, personable and charismatic and they are the best.
I don't think they are all intended to be handsome, charming, personable and charismatic. Some of them are rather unpleasant. But the characterisations in this version are excellent and so true to the novel (although John is a bit too jolly here).
The actress who plays Mr, Elton's wife is great, she played also Mr. Bingley's sister in P&P and there she was great too!
Mrs Hurst who married for "fashion" 😂
Yes, she is perfect as Mrs. Elton.
@@staffanlindstrom576 Snooty bitches are obviously her specialty.
@@staffanlindstrom576. The name of this actress is Lucy Robinson😌
This is a very good version of "Emma." I also like the Romola Garai version of Emma. The 1972 version of "Emma" is not well done. The actress who plays Emma is very unattractive and does not play Emma well. Kate Beckinsale in the 1996 version is an outstanding Emma; she captures the essence of Emma. And Mark Strong is a perfect Mr. Knightly. Thank you to the one who posted this.
Mr Knightley, what a knight in shining armour. Phwaor ❤
I love how their face told everything without a word, during dancing 😁
I like the 1972 version and this one the best . But Kate Beckinsale is definitely the most proper and prettiest Emma .
"You if you'll ask me." Love Emma ❤
I think giving Mrs E a slight West Country accent is really interesting. She tries so hard to appear superior, and probably doesn’t realise that her attempt at an upper-class accent is imperfect, or that her West Country twang shows her origins.
😍😍😍mr.Knightley
Hole in the Wall at 1:30 We did that dance at our wedding in 1978 :-)
You should see the dancing scene from Becoming Jane. They dance that same dance to that same tune
Mr. Elton is a creep.
The name of the dance Emma is dancing with Mr. Knightly is Kelsterne Gardens.
Does anybody know the first song? They also played it in "Becoming Jane".
@Stephanie W Thank you! :)
Jack's Maggot.
Does anyone know what song plays at 2:40??
Juice of Barley.
Jane Knightley
Somehow Mark Strong doesn't look 'English' enough for the role of Mr. Knightley in this series. I almost thought he was of South Asian ethnicity, before I came to know he was of Austrian-Italian ancestry instead. But I must admit they did get the age difference between Emma and Knightley (16 years!) more convincing in this adaptation.
South Asian!? He doesn't look anything remotely like someone from Thailand or Indonesia...
@@schoo9256 The geographical term 'South Asia' refers to the Indian subcontinent. i.e. India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka etc. Thailand and Indonesia form part of 'South-east Asia'.
I missed where they say their age difference- I thought is there about 10 or so like in real life 🤔
Love Mark Strong in anything!!!
@@vineethg6259 ah, my bad.
Anyone know the song playing at around 2:20?
The Hole in the Wall. As is usually the case in period films, the steps have been changed. Here is the dance according to the published versions of it:
www (DOT) youtube (DOT) com/watch?v=qbB4b0HfEgU
Anyone know the name of the SECOND dance tune?