Movie Description
An elegant, deft adaptation of Jane Austen's 1816 comedy about a well-to-do young woman whose kindhearted attempts at matchmaking mask her own lack of romantic attachment. Academy Award Nominations: Best Original Musical or Comedy Score, Best Costume Design. Academy Awards: Best Original Musical or Comedy Score.
| Credits | | Producer: | Patrick Cassavetti, Steven M. Haft | | Cast: | Alan C******, Brett Miley, Brian Capron, Denys Hawthorne, Edward Woodall, James Cosmo, John Franklyn Robbins, Rebecca Craig, Ruth Jones |
Notes
Shown at the Seattle Film Festival June 7, 1996.
Released theatrically in New York City August 2, 1996.
Co-produced by Matchmaker Films and Haft Entertainment.
Color by Eastmancolor.
Additional cast: Edward Woodall (Robert Martin), John Franklyn Robbins (Mr. Cole), and Rebecca Craig (Miss Martin).
Additional credits: Joshua Meath-Baker (art director); Totty Whately (set decoration).
The film reportedly had a budget of $7 million.
Actress Sophie Thompson is the sister of actress/screenwriter Emma Thompson, and Sophie's co-star Phyllida Law is the mother of both. Coincidentally, Emma Thompson adapted and starred in another film based on a Jane Austen novel, 1995's "Sense and Sensibility."
Editorial Reviews
"...[Paltrow's] signature style of youthful country freshness and city-chick sophistication are used to good advantage....A sunny tea party..." -- Rating:B
Entertainment Weekly - p.43 - Lisa Schwarzbaum (08/09/1996)
"...McGrath's script is faithful: fierce when it needs to be and devilishly funny....[EMMA] showcases Paltrow's talent, wit and daring..."
Rolling Stone - p.103-4 - Peter Travers (08/22/1996)
"Gwyneth Paltrow shines brightly as Jane Austen's most endearing character...
Variety - Ken Eisner (06/17/1996)
"...EMMA is a delightful film....Gwyneth Paltrow sparkles in the title role..."
Chicago Sun-Times - Roger Ebert (08/09/1996)
"McGregor's part is small, but he hits his marks."
Premiere - Andy Webster (05/01/2005)
Awards
1996Academy AwardsBest Adapted or Musical Song/ScoreRachel Portman
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