I think that this is a fairly good representation of Mr. Woodhouse - I think that it was Austen's intention to show him as an earnest, well-meaning, but hypochondriac and difficult man to deal with. Emma's patience and consideration towards him throughout the book is a constant reminder of her fundamentally kind heart and potential for becoming a truly discerning and selfless person.
@ChristandI45 Overall I prefer that version too. It had a greater production value, great supporting cast, and possessed the advantage of the length of a miniseries; but, and in the most essential point, Romola Garai mis-portrays Emma's easy situation as something that would make her lazy. Garai lacked the sharpness that Emma has, or even her activity! Now, this version has the best cast, the best Emma in Kate, but suffers due to poor production quality and short length.
Haha! John Knightley is so funny and sarcastic! I just can't get over how much this version is pleasing me. No doubt, this is so far my favorite Jane Austen novel-movie. Mark Strong's eyes just are so open, yet so reserved... they show so much emotion, it makes my heart warm! C':
thanks for posting, i quite like this version. I am reading the book now and after I read a particular part I come to watch the corresponding video. It helps me remember the characters and their relations better.
@foxlilly5 Thanx for posting, too, just for comparison...I like the 2009 version much better, I cannot understand why Emma is always portrayed as arrogant - she is class-conscious in her mind (and in her mind only!), she influences Harriet well-meaningly, she is good at heart from the start - how else could Mr. Knightley love her? The way they fight seems wrong, too harsh, like a row in a modern marriage...just my opinion :-)
@HermioneNo1 i definitly understand your viewpoint to and i agree, although i still stand by my liking of the earlier version i do agree with you that i like emma's carefree and quirky attitude in the second. i suppose its all about how the individual interprets emma when reading the novel (i'm assuming from your post you have done so) and i guess the earlier version matched up with my interpretation better but i'm glad the newer one speaks to you :)
@HermioneNo1 I agree, I like the 2009 version better too. Watching this again, it's not like the characters themselves are bad, but I find Emma and Mr. Knightley too humorless (especially Mr. Knightley)--he hardly smiles with his eyes and seems so serious all the time.
@gertrudewhite Yes! That´s the best part about 2009 Emma: Finally, Mr Knightley is portrayed not as a stern father figure (*shudder*), but an equal friend who is light-hearted and funny with his dry humour!!! He is described by Jane Austen to have a "cheerful manner", and as far as I know that meant then what it means today...! But to each their own, isn´t it great we get different film versions of that wonderful story!
I HATE all this twee, mood-spoiling music! Tailor it to the film , for goodness' sake!
Jazperanza 2 weeks ago
Oooh...awkward situation! Lol
94littlebeth 6 months ago
This Mr Woodhouse is annoying, Michael Gambon in the 2009 version makes him more endearing and hilarious. Cutest man ever.
Jeno404 10 months ago
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I think that this is a fairly good representation of Mr. Woodhouse - I think that it was Austen's intention to show him as an earnest, well-meaning, but hypochondriac and difficult man to deal with. Emma's patience and consideration towards him throughout the book is a constant reminder of her fundamentally kind heart and potential for becoming a truly discerning and selfless person.
KVeren 5 months ago
Love that speech.... and here we are setting forward....actually snowing at this moment and more to come. Love it.
kenruneck 11 months ago 2
I really love this version - but I'm a HUGE Mark Strong fangirl so I'm biased. =D
kcwYT 1 year ago 7
I'm really enjoying this version. It really brings out the comedy of the novel, and is nicely paced
lizclegg 1 year ago 12
I love all the adaptations of Emma, but I much prefer Romala Garai's version
ChristandI45 1 year ago 14
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But Romala does a prety bad emma
oscarsson74 10 months ago
@ChristandI45 Overall I prefer that version too. It had a greater production value, great supporting cast, and possessed the advantage of the length of a miniseries; but, and in the most essential point, Romola Garai mis-portrays Emma's easy situation as something that would make her lazy. Garai lacked the sharpness that Emma has, or even her activity! Now, this version has the best cast, the best Emma in Kate, but suffers due to poor production quality and short length.
RushTheSilver 10 months ago 2
@ChristandI45 i havent seen past the 1st episode i hope 2 see the rest today.
sweetab24 1 month ago
@ChristandI45 it's the best one! :D
Jazperanza 2 weeks ago
I like the Mrs Weston in the version with Gwyneth Paltrow the best.
kieghacat 1 year ago
i prefer this Emma (Kate Beckinsale) much more. she is calmer then Romula's Emma and more like Emma in the book.
Sanjiska 1 year ago 5
I love John Knightley in this scene. He's so funny!
And Elton so Bloody annoying!
AussieStormbuddy 1 year ago 4
It is nice to see a version that gets Emma's coloring right, though. :^) So many blonds in the other versions!
gertrudewhite 1 year ago 2
Haha! John Knightley is so funny and sarcastic! I just can't get over how much this version is pleasing me. No doubt, this is so far my favorite Jane Austen novel-movie. Mark Strong's eyes just are so open, yet so reserved... they show so much emotion, it makes my heart warm! C':
nerdishh 1 year ago 2
Though I must say that I prefer this Mr. Elton to the 2009 caricature (who reminds me too much of Mr. Collins...lol)! Much more "normal", I like!
HermioneNo1 1 year ago 4
thanks for posting, i quite like this version. I am reading the book now and after I read a particular part I come to watch the corresponding video. It helps me remember the characters and their relations better.
foxlilly5 1 year ago
@foxlilly5 Thanx for posting, too, just for comparison...I like the 2009 version much better, I cannot understand why Emma is always portrayed as arrogant - she is class-conscious in her mind (and in her mind only!), she influences Harriet well-meaningly, she is good at heart from the start - how else could Mr. Knightley love her? The way they fight seems wrong, too harsh, like a row in a modern marriage...just my opinion :-)
HermioneNo1 1 year ago
@HermioneNo1 i definitly understand your viewpoint to and i agree, although i still stand by my liking of the earlier version i do agree with you that i like emma's carefree and quirky attitude in the second. i suppose its all about how the individual interprets emma when reading the novel (i'm assuming from your post you have done so) and i guess the earlier version matched up with my interpretation better but i'm glad the newer one speaks to you :)
foxlilly5 1 year ago 2
@HermioneNo1 I agree, I like the 2009 version better too. Watching this again, it's not like the characters themselves are bad, but I find Emma and Mr. Knightley too humorless (especially Mr. Knightley)--he hardly smiles with his eyes and seems so serious all the time.
gertrudewhite 1 year ago
@gertrudewhite Yes! That´s the best part about 2009 Emma: Finally, Mr Knightley is portrayed not as a stern father figure (*shudder*), but an equal friend who is light-hearted and funny with his dry humour!!! He is described by Jane Austen to have a "cheerful manner", and as far as I know that meant then what it means today...! But to each their own, isn´t it great we get different film versions of that wonderful story!
HermioneNo1 1 year ago
@HermioneNo1 It IS nice to have different versions, and I like to watch all three depending on what kind of mood I'm in. :^)
gertrudewhite 1 year ago 2