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Emma.

Movie PG 2020 123 minutes
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age 13+

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age 10+

Amazing and…

This movie is amazing! The costumes were wonderful and the plot fun and exciting to follow. A Emma's butt is shown for a few seconds but that just really add to the beauty of the movie.up until a little after Emma’s time woman did not wear underwear. So it all adds to the historical accuracy.but anyway Amazing movie definitely should watch. Also if you don’t care about historical accuracy (which you should) it just a butt every one has one chill out

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age 16+

A disgrace for Jane Austen's novel

I was excited for it but It was a total disappointment . Emma was so different from the Novel , so stiff , arrogant and bad facial expressions . I don't know who came up with this idea of making the movie kinda funny because it was not . And what's with her father ? He was not that extreme in the novel to be honest ..everything was a disgrace and thats MY opinion in it at least. Finally ....seriously whats with all the nude scenes ? They were not necessary whatsoever .
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age 9+

Pretty good

Emma is a pretty good movie, with a very good cast. The movie was very well made and the acting was good. I liked the storyline and the costumes. Me and parents watched and together and liked, we didn’t find the short glimpse of a mans backside a big deal. Overall a good movie.
1 person found this helpful.
age 12+

Delightful movie my whole family enjoyed

While Emma is a wonderfully delightful movie, there are two scenes that parents will want to know about. There is one scene where Knightly, the lead man, gets dressed, and another with Emma, where she warms herself by the fire. But this should not stop families from watching it, if they know when these scenes are and can tell their children when to cover their eyes. Otherwise, this is a hilariously funny and surprisingly beautiful film.

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age 10+

Enjoyable family viewing

Watched at home with girls aged 9 and 11, the language might be harder for younger children to follow especially ina cinema where you cant stop to explain. Overall we all loved it and we didn’t mind the view of the bottoms - it was not sexual, just a bottom.

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age 8+

Disappointing

My 10 year old and I did not enjoy. Here is her review: "Is Jane Austen still alive? Because if she is she should have words with the director". My note: really surprised at the reactions to the brief, non-sexual, partial nudity. I did't think it was a big deal at all.
1 person found this helpful.
age 10+

Funny and entertaining period piece!

This movie is sweet and fun to watch. I'm confused at some of the other raters' reactions to the brief, non-sexual, rear nudity (which would likely make kids laugh and also prompt discussion about why these rich people didn't just dress themselves!). The characters are likeable and the settings are beautiful! If you enjoy light-hearted period dramas like I do, this film is probably for you.

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age 11+

Minor nudity, and not sexualized -serves historical purpose

If a child has seen his/her parent naked from behind, they will be unfazed by these two scenes -both of which are meant to depict the English caste system: upper class characters being dressed or undressed by lady's maid or butler...
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age 12+

Witty, Endearing Characters, beautiful sets

Loved the perfectly timed, clever nuances, pauses and unexpected music. By far the most charming Mr Woodhouse ever! My only complaints were there were two too many naked rear ends, one shaggy and not handsome Mr Knightley and a poorly-timed noise bleed that ruined the proposal scene. I prefer the actors in Gwenyth’s Emma to this version, but otherwise, this one takes the cake (& goose), literally!
1 person found this helpful.
age 13+

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