This
production of Emma, although
not true to the book, is infinitely better than the 1996 production
starring Gwyneth Paltrow.
Kate Beckinsale makes a wonderfully interfering Emma, just as she played the Emma like character Flora Post in the recent production of Cold Comfort Farm.
Generally the production works out well, but there are a few scenes that defied credibility, such as the harvest supper.
Harriet Smith's portrayal is by far the best in this production.
The filming is beautiful and the music is good, but this production still does not match the excellent BBC version of 1972 .