Review of Emma.

I think what I love the most about this adaptation is that it seems to feel no need to apologise for some of Emma's behaviour. Austen wanted a heroine who was not very easy to like and that is exactly what we've got here. This film, just like the book, shows the progression of the character, Emma certainly learns a lot within the year! Unfortunately with any film adaption of a full length novel, there must be some deviation, either bits missed out or amalgamated. Despite this, the film managed to capture the spirit of the book, something that, in my opinion, no other film or tv serious has managed to do. I enjoyed the fact that the romance is ramped up compared to the novel, but thankfully this was done without sacrificing any of the comedy. Well worth a watch!