happykids Posted February 26, 2008 Share Posted February 26, 2008 the 1997 A&E version? Thanks! ~Sabrina in NY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liz CA Posted February 27, 2008 Share Posted February 27, 2008 the 1997 A&E version?Thanks! ~Sabrina in NY Gwyneth Paltrow version better. The other one is very close to the book but a little long winded. If teens will be watching, I think the one with G. Paltrow is funnier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nancypants Posted February 27, 2008 Share Posted February 27, 2008 I love the Gwyneth Paltrow version. I know it by heart pretty much. :o Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NancyinCA Posted February 27, 2008 Share Posted February 27, 2008 I agree. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ann Posted February 27, 2008 Share Posted February 27, 2008 Gwenyth Paltrow version is far better than the A&E version. I love Jane Austen and I found the A&E one draggy and boring but absolutely loved the Gwenyth Paltrow version. Now I need to go and track down the movie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melissel Posted February 27, 2008 Share Posted February 27, 2008 Also, the Gwyneth Paltrow version has Jeremy Northam at his yummy, smirky best :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remudamom Posted February 27, 2008 Share Posted February 27, 2008 Paltrow's version is just a cutesy Hollywood interpretation. Kate Beckinsale nails it. We've got both though. We just call them the blond headed Emma or the black headed Emma. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs. Readsalot Posted February 27, 2008 Share Posted February 27, 2008 The Paltrow version is a Hollywood romantic comedy, the Beckinsale version is an (imperfect) Austen adaptation. Very well said and I agree completely. I also like what she said about the other Austen adaptations you can watch on You Tube. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angela in ohio Posted February 27, 2008 Share Posted February 27, 2008 I've only seen the Paltrow version, but I can't imagine that it would be better than anything else. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happykids Posted February 27, 2008 Author Share Posted February 27, 2008 Lately, my 16yo, 13yo dds and I have been on a P&P kick (A&E version). We keep watching it over and over again and quoting parts to each other constantly. Even dh likes it! We like this version so much that we can't even imagine watching any other. I don't think we will. I want to keep these images of P&P and not spoil it with any others. We've also watched Sense & Sensibility (with Hugh Grant) and liked it a lot, so we're now looking for other good versions of movies from Austen's books. Thanks! ~Sabrina in NY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonia Posted February 27, 2008 Share Posted February 27, 2008 If you can get the older version of Emma (made in the '70's I think) from your library it is worth watching. I enjoyed it (though without Jeremy Northam I'm not sure how!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jami Posted February 27, 2008 Share Posted February 27, 2008 Eliana said it so well, I'll just say "ditto". :) I enjoy the Paltrow/Northam version for its own sake, as a fun "period" movie, the way I enjoy the new Pride and Prejudice or the 90s Mansfield Park. "Based" on the book (the way 'Clueless' is based on Emma ;) ) but not necessarily an adaptation of the book. If that makes sense. Jami Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colleen Posted February 27, 2008 Share Posted February 27, 2008 nt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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