The second movie that I watched for the Everything Austen Challenge was "Emma". Now, I haven't read the book yet (I know, gasp) and this was really my firs introduction to all things Emma.
::Beware of mild Spoilers::
At first, I was annoyed. I found Emma to be a silly selfish little girl who has nothing better to do than be ridiculous. I was furthermore astounded to find out that she was 22! I figured maybe 14 — more around Lydia Bennet's age (and maturity)! The way that she would talk ill of absolutely everyone and assume that she was the epitome of everything high and mighty! Gr! I was just shaking with frustration and, yes, I'll say it anger! during the picnic scene!
I only really began to like her during the scene where Mr. Knightley scolds her for abusing Miss Bates. After that, I began to like her more and more. Or maybe it is that it was then that I realized what a good guy Mr. Knightley was and decided I loved him (almost as much as Mr. Darcy, again, gasp!). So whether it be my favor of Emma or Mr. Knightley — it all worked out well.
I loved seeing Emma in such turmoil when she thought Knightley loved Harriet. Serves her right I thought. I can be a bit evil sometimes.
Anyway, the rest of the movie was great. It took me a while to get interested because of my distaste for Emma right off the bat. I didn't really care who ended up with who until after the picnic scene — the suspension of disbelief really wasn't there until then.
I think I might have to read Amanda Grange's "Mr. Knightley's Diary" next. I love how Amanda Grange writes about the men of Austen.
Funny Fact: After I watched the movie, I went to the bonus features and saw that they had a theatrical trailer. So I watched it. Only then did I realize that Frank Churchill was Ewan McGregor. Wow. My bad. He looks silly with long hair.