EMMA
Gwyneth Paltrow, Jeremy Northam,
Toni Collette, Greta Scacchi
Miramax Films; Directed by Douglas McGrath
Rated PG; 121 minutes; 1996
From legendary novelist Jane Austen comes the alluring tale of Emma (Gwyneth Paltrow) a curious young woman so devoted to meddling in the lives and romances of others that she just might miss her chance at true love in this exceptional adaptation of a classic story.
AWARDS
69TH Academy Award® winner FOR ORIGINAL MUSICAL OR COMEDY SCORE
REVIEWS
"A remarkable achievement! Fine, funny and deeply charming. Gwyneth Paltrow triumphs."
- Davis Ansen, NEWSWEEK
"Everything you don’t expect from a classic: Humor, energy and a fast pace!"
- HARPER’S BAZAAR
"Gwyneth Paltrow is cheerfully ravishing! The most beguiling actress of her young generation. She could bring elegance, lightness of touch and class back to American movie acting. EMMA is a showcase part, handsomely played."
- Richard Corliss, TIME MAGAZINE
"Gwyneth Paltrow completely wins us over!"
- Kenneth Turan, LOS ANGELES TIMES
"Gwyneth Paltrow is a show-stopping young star!"
- Janet Maslin, THE NEW YORK TIMES
"Two thumbs up!"
- SISKEL & EBERT
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****!"- Bob Strauss, LOS ANGELES DAILY NEWS
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****!"- Mike Clark, USA TODAY
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****!"- Gene Siskel, CHICAGO TRIBUNE
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****!"- Michael Medved, NEW YORK POST
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****!"- Eleanor Ringle, ATLANTA CONSTITUTION
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****!"- Terry Lawson, DETROIT FREE PRESS