EMMA. (2020) | Rotten Tomatoes (2024)

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Beautiful, smart and wealthy, Emma Woodhouse navigates her way through misguided matches, romantic missteps and the challenges of growing up -- all to finally realize the love that has been there all along.

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Other adaptations may do a better job of consistently capturing the spirit of the classic source material, but Jane Austen fans should still find a solid match in this Emma.

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Victoria Luxford

BBC.com

Very witty and well-acted... Emma has been adapted a number of times, but this has enough intelligence in its adaptation to stand out from the crowd.

Rated: 4/5

Aug 12, 2022

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Leah Greenblatt

Entertainment Weekly

If anyone were to push Emma Woodhouse into a less straitened age, why not the woman who captured Childish Gambino in a palm-tree polyblend?

Rated: B+

Feb 14, 2021

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Tim Grierson

Screen International

While the story's sturdy, familiar structure remains resonant, this version never feels particularly inspired or revelatory, despite some lovely moments scattered throughout.

Feb 14, 2021

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Bianca Garner

InSession Film

Some may find the film’s pacing rather slow, and those who aren’t fans of period dramas may struggle to connect to the film. However, there’s no denying the fact that Emma is one of the most visually impressive films to come along in a long while.

Rated: B+

Jul 31, 2024

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Greg Carlson

Vague Visages

Sumptuously designed, elegantly appointed and spectacularly costumed and coiffed, de Wilde’s fresh rendition has a piquant flavor complemented as much by self-aware sexiness as the abundant pastel hues on display.

Sep 22, 2023

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Manuel São Bento

MSB Reviews

Lacks surprising elements, making the existence of this new adaptation a bit questionable. Why make another film if there's nothing unique about it? Predictable from the get-go, confusing first act, and very hard to feel invested before the one-hour mark.

Rated: C+

Jul 24, 2023

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Audience Member #Emma #MovieReview: 4.5/10Pros:CostumesSound/ScoreSet designPerfect castingAnya-Taylor Joy as EmmaDirectingCons:Didn't laugh onceExtremely boring first halfSome issues with overactingThe plot isn't clear until very lateConfusing dialogue/story arcs Rated 2/5 Stars • Rated 2 out of 5 stars 02/20/23 Full Review Gustavo G Kind of boring but nice costumes and scenery. Rated 2/5 Stars • Rated 2 out of 5 stars 06/11/20 Full Review Audience Member Loved the visuals, the pace. Great film and enjoyed it. Rated 4/5 Stars • Rated 4 out of 5 stars 01/14/23 Full Review Lisa I like the cinematography. I like viewing Emma and comparing to the other adaptations. I think that I like Gweneth Paltrow’s version better, but this was a good and delightful one. Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 04/01/20 Full Review Megan I loved the clothes and scenery/set designs. The comic timing was spot on. Beautiful movie, and beautifully made. Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/24/20 Full Review Fahrenheit533 Maybe the best version of Emma ever! Loved the English folk music and soundtrack. Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/23/20 Full Review Read all reviews

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Autumn de Wilde Director Anya Taylor-Joy Emma Woodhouse Johnny Flynn George Knightley Bill Nighy Mr. Woodhouse Mia Goth Harriet Smith Miranda Hart Miss Bates

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EMMA: Official Clip - Harriet's Dance