It leaves out some of Austen’s subtleties, but in its own way — as sunny, elegant entertainment — it hits the spot.

| Jan 31, 2023

This is a movie that is as handsome and approachable as the day it was released even if it isn’t one of Austen’s best works in terms of its adaptation.

| Original Score: 3/4 | Nov 26, 2022

Terrific chemistry between Emma and Mr Knightley in this one

| Apr 7, 2022

The performances are grandly convincing, with Sophie Thompson as the talkative Miss Bates a particularly unforgettable role.

| Original Score: 7/10 | Sep 11, 2020

If you allow yourself to be transported to this world of wealth and romantic intrigue, you will be rewarded with a visually stunning trip that may not leave a lasting impression but sure is fun along the way.

| Original Score: 7 | May 10, 2020

Paltrow carries it all as lightly as a breeze on Highbury hills.

| Original Score: 3.5/4 | Nov 27, 2019

This bright and breezy drama weaves a magical spell, with Paltrow at its charming centre.

| Original Score: 4/5 | Nov 27, 2019

Emma's' unforced charm is a remarkable achievement for a first-time writer-director.

| Feb 27, 2018

A good and creditable final curtain on Jane Austen.

| Nov 28, 2017

Perhaps the highest praise that can be given Paltrow is that there are no appreciable performance gaps between her green talents and the rest of the truly top-drawer cast.

| Original Score: B | Sep 7, 2011

Perfect for warmhearted family entertainment.

| Original Score: 4/5 | Jan 1, 2011

Full Review | Original Score: 1/5 | May 7, 2007

Suddenly you remember how merciless and cutting Austen's satire can be, even in the brutal '90s.

| Aug 19, 2006

When the going gets tougher the film doesn't have many answers, and the odd unsettling surge of over-emphasis betrays an eye on the American market.

| Jan 26, 2006

Full Review | Original Score: 4/5 | Jul 7, 2005

Full Review | Original Score: 2/5 | Jul 3, 2005

Full Review | Original Score: 3/5 | May 6, 2005

This Emma is light, airy and modern -- surely Austen's funniest work.

| Original Score: B+ | Apr 9, 2005

While Sense and Sensibility loves subtlety, silence, and space, and Persuasion loves realism, repression, and understatement, Emma loves its star Gwyneth Paltrow ...

| Original Score: B | Dec 6, 2004

McGrath pokes gentle fun at the over-refinements of privileged gentility, though not without enjoying its trappings and honoring its best aspirations.

| Original Score: A- | May 31, 2004