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Here are the best movie adaptations of Austen's Emma. Every generation has their favorite version of Austen's Emma and picking one over another isn't an easy task for fans. The following ranking considers multiple factors, including actor portrayals, direction and film production, innovation, and the overall success in translating Austen's themes and witticisms to the big screen.
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Review: Jane Austen Gets An Exquisite & Hysterical AdaptationĪlthough Austen published only dix novels during her literary career, all of them have received reverent adaptations and Emma remains one of her most beloved and adapted works (including multiple TV series from the BBC, most recently in 2009 with Romola Garai in the titular role). When vanity and snobbery obscure cupid's well-intentioned aims, Emma finds her foolish intentions have set in motion a Shakespearean maze of misguided emotion, desire, and heartache for her friends and loved ones - and most surprisingly, herself. Emma lives at home with her aging father, interfering in love affairs and deflecting the guidance of her treasured friend and brother-in-law, George Knightley. Published in 1815, Emma follows the story of 21 year-old Emma Woodhouse, a wealthy but bored socialite who rejects the idea of marriage yet takes great pride and pleasure in the art of matchmaking. It's the classic tale of pride, privilege, and one irrepressibly likable heroine. Every few years Hollywood dives back into the bodiced world of Regency England to resuscitate one of Jane Austen's spunky, whimsical heroines - this year's lavish restoration goes to Autumn de Wilde's version, Emma (2020), starring Anya Taylor-Joy as the captivating conductress of romantic ruination. Here's every movie adaptation of Jane Austen's novel Emma, ranked from worst to best.
