Emma-Kids Movie Review
Emma Woodhouse (Anya Taylor-Joy) is a charming young aristocratic twenty year old. Sadly, her mother passed away when she was a child so she lives with her father and manages his estate. However, Emma tends to get bored. After she arranges the marriage of her governess, Emma needs a new project so she decides to find a suitor for Harriet Smith. Harriet is a young woman from the local boarding school for underprivileged girls. Emma hopes to raise Harriet’s place in society and fine her the perfect man. The drama begins when Emma tends to meddle a little too much and finds herself in quit the dilemma. Emma is an adaptation of Jane Austen’s beloved classic novel, Emma.
Rating: 3.5 out of 5 buckets
Release Date: March 20, 2020
MPAA Rating: PG
Best Age Group: 12+
Sexual Content: Moderate
Violent/Disturbing Content: Mild
Crude or Profane Language: Mild
Drug and Alcohol Content: Mild
Will Kids Like It? No
Talking Points:
Sexual Content: Moderate
- Partial nudity -we see a man’s bare back side.
- Discussion of matchmaking, courtship and marriage.
- Flirting.
- Passionate kisses at the end of the film.
Violent/Disturbing Content: None
Crude or Profane Language: None
Drug and Alcohol Content: Mild
- Adults drink wine and liquor at social functions.
Will Kids Like It? No
Overall, Emma is a charming story, however it’s a little slow and may not be entertaining for kids. Mature high schoolers may find it appealing.
