Saturday, December 30, 2017

Emma (1996): Gwyneth Paltrow in Early 19th Century England


     Directed by Douglas McGrath, based on the classic 1815 novel by Jane Austen, Emma (1996) is altogether charming, endearing and naughty. The story follows young Emma Woodhouse, who fancies herself a romantic matchmaker in her community in early 19th Century England. Wonderful period details and cinematography mix with both drama and comedy in expert form. Gwyneth Paltrow is superbly beautiful in the title role. The rest of the cast is great as well, including Toni Collette, Alan Cumming, Ewan McGregor and Polly Walker.


Emma. 1996: Gwyneth Paltrow

Emma. 1996: Gwyneth Paltrow

Emma. 1996: Gwyneth Paltrow

Emma. 1996: Gwyneth Paltrow

Emma. 1996: Gwyneth Paltrow

Emma. 1996: Gwyneth Paltrow

Emma. 1996: Gwyneth Paltrow

Emma. 1996: Gwyneth Paltrow

Emma. 1996: Gwyneth Paltrow

Emma. 1996: Gwyneth Paltrow

Emma. 1996: Gwyneth Paltrow

Emma. 1996: Gwyneth Paltrow

Emma. 1996: Gwyneth Paltrow

Emma. 1996: Gwyneth Paltrow

Emma. 1996: Gwyneth Paltrow

Emma. 1996: Gwyneth Paltrow

Emma. 1996: Gwyneth Paltrow

Emma. 1996: Gwyneth Paltrow

Emma. 1996: Gwyneth Paltrow

Emma. 1996: Gwyneth Paltrow

Emma. 1996: Gwyneth Paltrow

Emma. 1996: Gwyneth Paltrow

Emma. 1996: Gwyneth Paltrow

Emma. 1996: Gwyneth Paltrow