Review of Emma. (2020) by Aynks — 08 Mar 2020
This adaptation of Jane Austen's "Emma" offers the true fan a vivid and dramatic experience that brings this novel to life. I say this earnestly to the "true fans." If you are not a fan of Austen's work or have never read this novel, this movie may not be entirely satisfying.
The acting was phenomenal, definitely one of the brightest casts of the year. I will be looking to see if one can top this for the remainder of the year.
The driving point to the movie was three things, the production design, production design, and the cinematography. The makeup/costume design was some of the best I have ever seen. The colors that were shown vividly, the overall aesthetic of the film, the shots inside and outdoors, etc. These were done perfectly.
Where this movie picks its own flaws is the blandness that follows throughout this two hour experience. There is not much to the movie itself besides the displays. There was not anything new to bring with Austen's work, as it has been shown in other adaptations of her novels. I believe there is some things missing to add more of a punch to the movie. With such great production design, costumes, and cinematography there needed to be other great things to follow or this would not be satisfying to the average viewer. Almost can seem like a marketing ploy rather than trying to enhance Austen's perspective that is seen when reading her novels.
Definitely a movie I would recommend for real fans of Jane Austen. For those who do not prefer her writings or have not read Emma, this may be one to avoid.
This review of Emma. (2020) was written by Aynks on 08 Mar 2020.
Emma. has generally received positive reviews.
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