Directed by Autumn de Wilde (most notably a portrait artist for musicians, see Elliot Smith, Beck, and Jenny Lewis), this comedy of manners is a delightful satire of love and propriety in the bright pastel drawing rooms of high society. With sharply drawn female leads and quick-witted dialogue, the film stays true to Jane Austen’s ideals of female independence while infusing the story with a humorous modern flair.
With relatable drama, stunning set pieces, and heaps of stiff-upper-lip attitude, EMMA is a gorgeous adaptation for the ages.