"Emily" imagines the transformative, exhilarating, and uplifting journey to womanhood of a rebel and a misfit, one of the world's most famous, enigmatic, and provocative writers, who died, t... Read all"Emily" imagines the transformative, exhilarating, and uplifting journey to womanhood of a rebel and a misfit, one of the world's most famous, enigmatic, and provocative writers, who died, too soon, at age 30."Emily" imagines the transformative, exhilarating, and uplifting journey to womanhood of a rebel and a misfit, one of the world's most famous, enigmatic, and provocative writers, who died, too soon, at age 30.
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- 5 wins & 11 nominations
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- TriviaActress Frances O'Connor's feature-film directorial debut.
- GoofsA first edition of "Wuthering Heights" is shown as being attributed to Emily Brontë. It was originally published under the pen name Ellis Bell and only appeared under her real name after her death.
- Quotes
Charlotte Brontë: Someone should see these.
Emily Brontë: [angry] No! The end!
Charlotte Brontë: You deserve for someone to see.
Emily Brontë: Someone did! Someone did see them! You!
[closes the door loudly]
The film follows Emily Brontë as she discovers her passion for writing and begins to craft what would become one of the most beloved novels of all time. We see her struggles with family dynamics and gender expectations, along with her love affair with local curate Weightman.
The acting is superb, particularly from the lead actresses playing Emily (Emma Mackey) and her younger sister Charlotte (Alexandra Dowling). Their interactions are a highlight of the film, demonstrating the bond between the sisters despite their different ambitions and ideals. The chemistry between Emily and Weightman is also well portrayed, making for some genuinely touching moments.
The visuals are stunning, from the stormy Yorkshire moors to the grandiose period settings. The costume design and cinematography bring Emily's world to life in vivid detail, making it feel like a living, breathing place.
EMILY is an enjoyable and thought-provoking film that deserves more attention than it's been getting. It captures Emily's struggles with poignancy and humour, without ever feeling over-sentimental or melodramatic.
Director, Frances O'Connor, has crafted a beautiful and powerful movie that accurately captures the spirit of Emily Bronte's work.
- steveinadelaide
- Jan 15, 2023
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- Емили
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- Budget
- £6,000,000 (estimated)
- Gross US & Canada
- $1,097,067
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $40,287
- Feb 19, 2023
- Gross worldwide
- $4,304,588
- Runtime2 hours 10 minutes
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- Aspect ratio
- 2.35 : 1