Synopsis
Emma Woodhouse has a rigid sense of propriety as regards matrimonial alliances. Unfortunately she insists on matchmaking for her less forceful friend, Harriet, and so causes her to come to grief. Through the sharp words of Mr. Knightley, and the example of the opinionated Mrs. Elton, someone not unlike herself, Emma’s attitudes begin to soften
What Uncle Sha learned
On a search on the movie database website IMDB, the term “Emma” conjures up some 16 results.
I’d might say Jane Austen’s writings is still a popular choice for movie-makers, a new Emma adaptation is even slated for 2010.
Well amongst the many of adaptations, I chose the 1996 TV production staring Kate Beckinsale.
For one, it’s interesting to watch Kate in her pre-plastic surgery and Hollywood-esque days.
Secondly it has one of the higher ratings on IMDB among the Emma adaptations.
Plus there’s a certain more focus in this film, the story doesn’t deviate too much from Austen’s original writing.
Emma I would say in local lingo is a ‘kaypoh’, haha … butting into other people’s business but her own.
Still the character flaw is rather endearing, and Emma meant well, although her inclination to pair-up people usually ends up in disaster and a good laugh.
I would think everyone could relate to the story where one’s true feeling are usually hidden out of fear and rejection.
Or one’s odd behavior in the presence of someone they envy, pushing them away rather than ‘confessing’ one’s interest.
With Emma as a perfect example, I can’t help but wonder how blind sometimes we can be, when our true love is probably staring right across us, unnoticed and oblivious.
It’s best one never ever jump to conclusion and try not to be a busybody eh people.
