Emma (1972) Reviews

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Jane Austen's well-intending cupid comes to the screen once again in this adaptation of her popular novel starring Doran Godwin in the title role and John Carson in the role of Mr. Knightley. Having already orchestrated the marriage of longtime friend Miss Taylor, the scheming Emma next sets her sights on local vicar Mr. Elton. As Emma plots to find love for the vicar and her protégée Harriet Smith, her longtime friend Mr. Knightley looks on with a bemused mix of delight and dismay. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

Starring:: Doran Godwin, John Carson, (more)

Director(s):: John Glenister

Format(s):: DVD
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	Nancy L.

3 out of 3 people found this review helpful

We love this genre and this story in particular (both movie and book). This version was so bad that we didn't get past the first 2 minutes. The acting was stilted and ridiculous. There was no way we could have stayed with it any longer.

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	Molly H.

4 out of 5 people found this review helpful

it takes a little getting into and is a little slow at times particularly the beginning. however, i liked that i was able to see much more of the character development and dimensions. you can also see how some of the characters in the recent hollywood version acted their part similarly, i.e. gweneth paltrow. (sp?)

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	Sally R.

1 out of 1 people found this review helpful

I enjoyed what there was of the movie, the entire movie was not on that DVA,

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	Jennifer D.

0 out of 0 people found this review helpful

In my experience, play-formats are always more exaggerated in pronunciation & movement than movies. This usually results in more stilted performances...so I fully expected what I got when I first watched this version. I suppose the actors are all well-known in the theatre, but I am not familiar with any of them. I did think they did a good job with the script they were given. I already own the two versions starring Gwynneth Paltrow & Kate Beckinsale, both of which are superior to this one, but I also found this one quite watch-able.

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