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The final scene is beautiful, almost philosophical (like, he expands her horizon?) and not the conventional "live happily ever". However, the chemistry between Paltrow and Northam in the 1996 adaptation is too good to be surpassed. Interesting to see two different, both superb, ensembles and int...

Romola Garai's Emma is so good, on par with Gwyneth Paltrow! However, as much as I like Miller (watch him in Mansfield Park), I prefer Jeremy Northam. The way he delivered his love was much more intimate and emotional. Miller did not seem comfortable squinting under the harsh light in the middl...

I agree that, of all Jane Austen's heroes, Mr Knightley and Mr Tilney are the paragon of true gentlemen. It was probably intentional since their lovers, Emma and Catherine, were much younger. But, I like Tilney better because he is funny, charming, knows his own heart and pursues his love, a man...

It is very sweet that Edmund (at 7:00, although not clear in this clip) actually shed tears when he kissed Fanny. Writer/director Rozema took liberty in adapting JA's novel to film. The best part, I think, is her reinterpretation of Edmund's affection toward Fanny.

The only saving grace in this adaptation is by Rupert Penry-Jones (Wentworth). After watching this one and the 1995 adaptation one after the other, it proves that it is possible to tell a beautiful story while being faithful to Jane Autsten's original intentions, but not by this version. The mo...

Wow this is very gusty of him to sing open-air without those elaborate sound equipment! I've found lots of similarities in music style and choices of lyrical theme between ColdPlay and OR. But, I can't stand the nasal voice of CM but rather prefer Ryan Tedder's voice.