i have really enjoy this adaptation of emma . i have see it many time and be always look forward to see it again . though it only last 107 minute and most of the novel plot and sub plot be develop in a satisfactory way . all the character be well portray . most of the dialogue come directly from the novel with no silly joke add a in emma thompson sense and sensibility . a a foreigner and i particularly appreciate the perfect diction of the actor . the setting and costume be beautiful . i find this version quite on a par with the 1995 miniseries pride and prejudice but then the producer and screenwriter be the same . kate beckinsale do a really good job portray emma of whom jane austen say she would create a heroin no one but her would love . she be snobbish but have just enough youth and inexperience to be still likable . mark strong be also very good at portray mr knightley and not an easy part and i think and though he have not the charisma show by colin firth mr darcy in pride and prejudice . even the end scene ( the harvest festival ) which do not happen in the novel provide a fitting end except for when it show emma be cold and almost unpleasant with frank churchill whereas in the novel she be thoroughly reconcile with him and even tell him that she would have enjoy the duplicity and have she be in his situation . a strange departure from the faithfulness otherwise show throughout the film . i find the costume more beautiful and elaborate than in other adaptation from jane austen novel .