Emma 2009

Yesterday I finished watching the newest version of Jane Austen's "Emma". And I must say, I thoroughly enjoyed it! I admit I didn't much care of Romola Garai (the girl who plays Emma) at first, but it didn't take long for her to grow on me (though I still think I'm still a bigger fan of Paltrow). Johny Lee Miller, who played Mr. Knightley also played Edmund Bertram in the 1999 version of "Mansfield Park". And Christina Cole, who plays Mrs. Elton also played Caroline Bingley in "Lost in Austen". And, of course, those Harry Potter actors must always make their appearance in one of the Austen films and so we had Michael Gambon, aka Dumbeldore, to play Mr. Woodhouse.

"Emma" is unrated (in the good way) and is presented in four episodes. For me, I watched it in a set of four days and I think I enjoyed it more than if I had simply watched them all in one day. It stays with me longer I suppose. Anyway, I loved that this longer version had a whole lot more detail and I think many of Emma's actions (which bothered me to know end crammed in a two hour movie) seemed a little more ...reasonable.

All in all, if you haven't already seen it I think you should! I, personally (and don't hold it against me) watched it all on youtube, and it's actually very good quality. Anyway, I guess I'd better be off. Toodles!