Why Emma (2020) is a Masterpiece 

I think Autumn de Wilde is a genius and I wish she'd tackle envisioning the rest of Austen's canon. She put a brilliant team together and yes, the music is so in sync with the story that's almost a throwback to the time of Alfred Newman and E.W. Korngold. I love that Emma. begins with the character opening her eyes, not needing to see what she doesn't want to see. And ends with the character closing her eyes, ready to be surprised by what she does not yet know. That LOVE conquers all......

NO ONE in the comments are gonna say it so I'll say it, *the costumes are so well done*. To be more specific, the movie/novel takes place in 1815, a regency year. Unlike the many other novel adaptations, this one SNAPPED. Alexandra Byrne did so well by combining research from extant garments with creative liberty. Signed, an overly dramatic fashion historian

It’s so visually beautiful but none of that distracts me from the story. I LOVE IT!

Yeah I was always so confused that I don’t know anybody that has seen it so underrated. Even the costumes and music fit so so so perfectly.

Haven’t even watched the video but SO glad you made it. I feel like it captures Jane Austen’s realism-meets-satire absolutely perfectly. The music (including the folk), the costume, the colour grading, casting… everything. The script too! Ah man, my husband and I have watched it at least thirty times. I feel like it’s the kind of film that will age pretty well too.

I love the vocal music because it is reminiscent of English folksong and there's even a Christmas hymn in there at one point. It adds to the small-town and folksy feeling of the village and its people, and also roots the story in a very English tradition if that makes sense.

“MOTHER YOU MUST SAMPLE A TART!” Lol but in all seriousness I am so glad to have found a video that completely expresses how much I love this film! Literally 👏spot👏on👏

My favourite version of Emma...I've watched it at least 25 times. Every single scene has something magical and Johnny Flynn's portrayal of Mr. Knightley is a revelation. I don't worship at Jane Austen's altar (enjoy her books, but don't place her on a pedestal) so differences between the book and movie are often beneficial (such as the duet scene being between Mr. Knightley and Jane Fairfax rather than Mr. Churchill and Jane). I adore it!

I just saw this film for the first time in a couple of weeks and have already seen it 3 times. It feels utterly insane that it hasn't gotten the praize and acclaim it deserves. Not even one Oscar? Outrageous!

How did this not sweep the Oscars?? I couldn’t agree more, EMMA. is perfection. It is impeccably cast- the astonishing Anya Taylor-Joy, Johnny Flynn!! Be still my heart. Mia Goth, Bill Nighy. And as you say the score is ****ing amazing. Astonishing work by Isobel Waller-Bridge. All honor and glory to first time director Autumn de Wilde, her film is exquisite, delicious, nearly flawless- as Miss Bates says, “excellently contrived, nothing wanting!” The script by Eleanor Cattall. The production design, the costumes, the food…this EMMA IS a masterpiece. I want more!

Not since "Amadeus" in 1983 have I watched a film repeatedly like "Emma.". This is , what I call, a complete film, in that, on all levels, it excels. The soundtrack is the perfect companion to the stunning cinematography, set, design, costume design, sound editing and, of course, an infectious cast that had me laughing from beginning to end. "Emma" is meant to be a satirical comedy and this is the first version who gets Austen's intentions. The other filmed versions of "Emma" are good and worthy, but this brilliant piece of cinema.

One of my favorite movies of all time. And by far my favorite Jane Austen film.

Robert Martin is so sweet. The secondary characters are the best.

Chemistry between Emma and her eventual match is off the charts.

Thanks for clarifying why I love Emma 2020 so much! Every frame is perfection. I rented it and watched it twice. Then bought it and have watched in another 5 times at least.

I really appreciated how the music kept driving home the class of MOST of Highbury by going back to working and traditional songs as soon as we look outside at Highbury. It's like the music is reminding us that we're only seeing a tiny specific group of them, and the larger group isn't like that.

Even if the awards shows ignored this movie esp for comedy but it should have won best costume like heck the awarda shows failed

Totally agree with this review. Emma 2020 is definitely the best adaptation of Jane Austen's Emma. I have been watching this movie for over than 20 times 😂

Emma is a joy, pure joy. There’s a video on RU-vid somewhere looking at the costumes in detail, showing in extreme close up that the buttonholes are hand-sewn, there was that much attention to detail. The whole team clearly loved and understood the novel, its authors’ intentions and its Regency Englishness. If I could live in the world as depicted by one film, it would be this one.

This movie is highly underrated. It needs to go viral

I agree SO MUCH. You didn't convince to watch it as I've already but but you sure did convince me to re watch it😂

I love period movies so I saw this as soon as available for streaming (I know, but I have an amazing A/V setup). I was taken back by how stunning this movie is. I watched it again soon after and I was more entertained of all the details that I missed the first time. It is truly a piece of high quality art. Every frame is indeed a masterpiece as you say.

The very Honest interpretation, the dance part and the music played transports the viewer to the XIX England and the spirit of the time.

Have watched Emma. over and over and over again since it came out in 2020. Watched it again just yesterday and discovered even more exquisite gems, the latest being the scene after the picnic where Emma’s by the window. Her father, played so divinely by Bill Nighy, slowly walks in and bears witness to his baby girl ‘s misery. Bill Nighy’s performance in this one scene alone goes beyond words, even as he himself says not a single word. Watch his facial expressions, how they evolve as Emma describes her behavior; he speaks so eloquently just with his face, his body language, his small hand movements…and finally his decision to just keep Emma company. So full of empathy even in his apparent helplessness to do anything. Exquisite. One of the best scenes ever filmed.

I love this movie! It is SO clever and funny. Every aspect is so perfect. I never get tired of watching it.

I loved this movie too and I think it's a perfect little gem. But I am also one of those people who were just unable to read any of Austen's books, including Emma (except for Pride and Prejudice).

This is my favourite movie ever, not one hair out of place is exactly how I'd describe it. The emotional readings of the characters are just... god I do not have words for how good this movie is.

I absolutely adore this movie. The follies and foibles of the characters are so beautiful and filled with shades of fantasy and realism. I agree with the music. I listen to the soundtrack on loop. This movie is just EPIC. arrrrrrrgh. goes to watch it again

I honestly didn't have a favorite movie until I saw this movie! I love it so much!

Emma recently available on Netflix Malaysia and only then I was able to watch it and I've been rewatching it much. I love how perfectly perfect this movie is

EMMA is my favorite Austen, and although I felt that the beautiful subplots of the novel were very vaguely touched in this adaptation (the Churchill/Fairfax story is hardly there!) I cannot but adore what Autumn De Wilde did here. This is unquestionably the most beautiful Regency film ever made. It is breathtaking frame by frame, and managed to make me swoon even though I know the story by heart. It's an EMMA designed for the Instagram generation, and it succeeds at every turn. The characters feel so lonely despite the richness and beauty of the world around them; a contrast that in my opinion is storytelling at its finest. Yes, this is one of my favorite movies ever.

emma's music is so stunning and the dance part is😍❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ and anya taylor joy is elegant💘

This is my favorite Emma adaptation ♥️

finally!! so glad i found someone who can put my incoherent tearful gushing about this movie into an intelligent form! bravo!!

Definitely one of my favorites. Great video btw!

I loved this movie! It was so good and just made me feel so happy inside

I agree 100% I watched it only last christmas in the airport, waiting for my flight. A Delightful treat I daresay. Out of all Emma's there, this one touched me like anything. Great cast, lovely, talented young actors who delivered fresh, spirited Austen's characters. Thanks.

I will die on this hill Emma is best Jane Austen movie adaptation. It's so quotable and hilarious

I just watched it, it's such a brilliant film. From the outfits and styling, the colour palettes, the cinematography and sets, the redemption and learning arc, the funny, the sad and the loving stories of the characters. Ugh its so good ❤

Love Emma. When it was on a particular cable channel I watched it everyday.

I’m in total agreement. I absolutely love this movie.

This is the movie that got me into Emma. My mum has always said Emma is her least favourite Jane Austen (she’s a HUGE fan, she has a Persuasion quote tattooed on her back) so when we went to see it I didn’t expect much. But I have to say, it really is a masterpiece.

I adore this movie! It really captures how funny Jane Austen is

Let's also praise the original source material by Jane Austen.

It definitely is my favorite Emma movie version. So gorgeous just to look at and few Austen movies make me laugh out loud.

I was one of those soooo fully prepared to dislike this movie because the earlier versions were so good….but I just recently told myself to just give it a chance and watch. To say that I loved it doesn’t even come close. It s now on my “comfort movie” playlist. I cannot believe just how brilliantly directed it is - you just want to freeze frame and appreciate almost every shot. The acting is sublime both by the main characters as well as all the deliciously humorous supporting characters. Oh and ….. Bill Nighy is just a treasure in this movie, at times without even saying a single word!!! Just a brilliant movie❤

I cannot agree more! It is such a brilliant movie. It has also let me discover Johny Flynn, who plays Mr. Knightley - please anyone check him out :) Thanks for the review

Just watched it! Totally agree, beautiful movie!

I agree with you, this movie is a masterpiece. I'm crazy it after finished watching it last week on Netflix. I watch it over and over again and try to sing the song "Drink to me only with thine eyes" 555

I suppose the Woodhouse home is splendid in every adaptation, but really stood out in this one.

Finally a review that gave this movie justice. It's the best Emma by far and everybody that says otherwise is such a "pick me" 😅

Love this video! I agree with everything you stated! This movie has touched me in so many ways no doubt my favorite movie of all time! And yes the scene where Emma and Mr Knightly are dancing is so special because it contains no dialoge so simple while being so impactful! Really this scene transforms their entire relationship! Leaves me in tears! By far the most magical movie! And yes the soundtrack is impeccable! You are right I cannot find one flaw in this film! Thank you for making this

I love that pinkish room. It looks like fondant icing, 😁

I love this movie. My only complaint is Mrs Bates. In the movie I don't think she says a word. In the book the banter back and forth between Mrs Bates and Miss Bates is hilarious. I suppose there wasn't time so it was edited out. Such a shame. Some of my favorite parts take place in the haberdashery. OMG I would love to be able to shop in a store like that one.

This is my favourite Emma too.

THANK YOU! This movie made ME, an avid Austen fan that hated Emma (the book) love the story! I was so skeptical since I didn't like the book... but I was giving a masterpiece!

Emma is the first Jane Austen I read and I am so glad I waited to watch this film until after I read it. I really love this movie!

One of my favourite thing about the movie is the little easter egg of Emma's necklace. It is a little cross made from oval topaz and is a replica of te one Jane Austen wore herself. You can see it at the Jane Austen's House! I discorvered it a few weeks ago since I had an assignment about the movie

Thank you for writing a love letter to my favorite movie

Idk how many times I've watched this movie. Emma is probably my favorite Jane Austen book. One of my favorite teachers ever led our reading and analysis of the book so my love stems from that.

I enjoyed this film more than the novel! Which is rare for me but I think it had to due to my lack of knowledge of it’s time

Why your mum is a masterpieces

This movie made me an Austen fan, not the other way around. I’ve never really had a “favorite” film, now I do. Prior to this, my taste skewed mostly to horror. But Autumn De Wilde’s Emma changed all of that-because it’s perfect.

I really liked the video. One little suggestion tho, I think you should feature the film in the thumnail next time if you make a review. I clicked and realized it was the latest movie we were discussing. Except that tho, the video is really nice. I enjoyed it.

I didn't even know I NEEDED this video....and yesss I LOVE this movie..I'm possibly addicted to this movie..God the music alone is glorious 💖😌👌

I never saw a movie based on a Jane Austin novel but this looks fantastic and what a great video this is

Have seen this soooo many times! Absolutely agree!

I was going to watch this film in the cinema...and the Covid; so I suppose I shall never get the opportunity.

Very nice review. Caused me to watch the film. Very nice film indeed, I agree with your analysis in your review. The music is wonderfully done, but that is just one aspect of it. You gained a subscriber, sir.

I just fell in love with this movie. Amazing in every way!

One of my favourite films Perfect! I agree with you.

I just love this movie

I needed this so much thx.😂❤!!!

One of the only good things to come out of 2020

I love this movie so much. It's my second favorite movie ever, after Cinderella 2015.

I could not agree with you more! This movie was so deliciously beautiful. I was wondering what is your other Jane Austen favorites?

Just wanted to let you know that Anya Taylor-Joy's name is actually pronounced (Anne-ya) not (Ahn-ya). I always hear people mispronouncing it (which is fair, she hasn't addressed it in a major interview) and I don't want her to end up like Saoirse Ronan having to tell people how to say her name in every single public appearance. This is such a good analysis, I adore this movie as well. It definitely would've been so much more successful if it wasn't for Covid

So wonderful!

I love everything of this movie. It's fantastic!!!

It's good, but not the best Emma!

I want her to do my movie

139) Pride and Prejudice (2005) 146) Emma (2020) Not one of my favorite movies of all time, but very, very good. All the Emma's before were so useless and Emma was even under Sense and Sensibility, until this version came out and suddenly the movies are now in the same order as the books by Jane Austen for me. You did a good review. I don't think the vulgarity was necessary, but good thoughts. TOP 50 FAVORITE MOVIES 1) The Scarlet Pimpernel (1982) 2) It's a Wonderful Life (1946) 3) The Prince who was a Thief (1951) 4) Narnia: the Lion, the witch, and the wardrobe (2005) 5) Let the Right One In (2008) - Swedish with English caption 6) A Silent Voice (2016) - Japanese with English caption 7) My Rainy Days (2009) - Japanese with English caption 8) X + Y [a Brilliant Young Mind] (2014) 9) Silence (2016) 10) Beauty and the Beast (2017) 11) Goodbye, Christopher Robin (2017) 12) The Man who Invented Christmas (2017) 13) The Scarlet Pimpernel (1934) 14) Amen (2002) 15) Red (2010) 16) Fletch (1985) 17) Guardians of the Galaxy (2014) 18) Men In Black (1997) 19) Star Wars: the Empire Strikes Back (1980) 20) Star Wars: a New Hope (1977) 21) Back to the Future (1985) 22) X-Men (2000) 23) Mannequin (1987) 24) Life is Beautiful (1998) 25) Notorious (1946) 26) Schindler's List (1993) 27) The Passion of the Christ (2004) - Aramaic with English caption 28) Interview with the Vampire (1994) 29) Pan’s Labyrinth (2006) - Spanish with English caption 30) Midway (2019) 31) Paprika (2006) 32) Johnny English (2003) 33) Cinema Paradiso (1989) - Italian with English caption, shorter version, not extended version 34) The Man who Killed Don Quixote (2017) 35) Mulan (2020) 36) Measure of a Man (2018) 37) Come and See (1985) - Russian with English caption 38) Aladdin (2019) 39) Avengers: Infinity Wars (2018) 40) Superman II (1980) 41) Ghostbusters (1984) 42) The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society (2018) 43) Forrest Gump (1994) 44) Men In Black 2 (2002) 45) Fletch Lives (1989) 46) The Man from U.N.C.L.E. (2015) 47) My First Mister (2001) 48) The Breakfast Club (1985) 49) Harry Potter: the Prisoner of Azkaban (2004) 50) Der Krieger und die Kaiserin (2000) The Princess and the Warrior - German with English subtitle

I do love this movie. Did you use the Zelda theme towards the end? Beautiful.

I love this movie so much

Autumn de Wilde did a great job.

Yah I love Emma the story, the picturesque..

This feeds my soul so much 😭 btw whats the name of the third music you used?

I wish Jane Austen time travel and see her imagination turn to life..a beautiful and young life she wants to live

I really love movie also. I watched it over and over again on HBO GO. Also, the trailer is very good too (ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-qsOwj0PR5Sk.html). Perfection yes.

Amazing video! Could you tell me the name of the song that starts playing around 6:45? I know that I’ve heard it before but can’t remember in which movie! Thank you 😊

Lol. At the beginning you say spoiler so we should turn back now. But in the video you say you're going to convince us to watch this movie. 😂

I love this review!!!

I always have trouble getting past the gratuitous butt shot.

Loved this video

It's also very laugh out loud funny.

Thank youuuuuu!

Great movie--because it's the perfect book. Not the perfect movie because really you could never capture this book in less than 10 hours!

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NONSENSE! It is not a patch on on the 2005 BBC DVD production, first seen on TV in 1972. Much as I admire Bill Nighy, his Mr Woodward really does not cut the mustard. Nor does Mr Knightly, he is much too young, and is completely out of place. And the BBC's Emma is much more unlikeable, exactly as Austen intended. The entire BBC production, and its characters, is much more rounded and deeper, the 202 version shallow in comparison

Thank you. But please don’t swear, it makes me sad.