Emma Thompson wrote the screenplay and stars as Elinor Dashwood, while Kate Winslet plays Elinor's younger sister Marianne. "[167], Although as others have pointed out the adaption is not faithful to Austen's novel: "Thompson plays fast and loose with Austen, cutting huge chunks out of the novel, adding whole scenes; a mere six or seven lines from the book actually make it into the film". 37 members Join group About Discussion Topics Events Media More About Discussion [7][8] She chose to adapt this particular Austen work because there were two female leads. He also appeared on Fargo, Sherlock, StartUp and Breeders. He shares two children with ex-wife Amanda Abbington. "[161], Mick LaSalle of the San Francisco Chronicle lauded the film for containing a sense of urgency "that keeps the pedestrian problems of an unremarkable 18th century family immediate and personal. [26] Grant called her screenplay "genius", explaining "I've always been a philistine about Jane Austen herself, and I think Emma's script is miles better than the book and much more amusing. Edward's mother demands that he break off the engagement. All rights reserved. Credit: Peter Mountain/Universal/Dna/Working Title/Kobal/Shutterstock; Erik Pendzich/Shutterstock. In panic Thompson called fellow actor and close friend Stephen Fry, the host of QI and a self-professed "geek". In 2013, Knightley wed James Righton. [11][12] Doran believed the humour and style of writing was "exactly what [she'd] been searching for". Doran was a longtime fan of the novel, and had vowed in her youth to adapt it if she ever en "[101] Thompson wrote "hundreds of different versions" of romantic storylines. Natasha Richardson's loved ones gathered to say goodbye to the actress at a private wake this afternoon. The England natives role as lovestruck Sam was his first feature film. Credit: Nils Jorgensen/Shutterstock; Can Nguyen/Shutterstock. [180][181] The two adaptations helped draw more attention to the previously little-known 1995 television film Persuasion, and led to additional Austen adaptations in the following years. His wife, Natasha Richardson, died in 2009 after a fall while skiing in Canada, leaving behind Liam and their two sons. She then starred and was an executive producer on The Big C and Tales of the City. He showed the cast a selection of films adapted from classic novels, including Barry Lyndon and The Age of Innocence, which he believed to be "great movies; everybody worships the art work, [but] it's not what we want to do". Its 14 years ago now and weve all lived lives [71] Thompson later recalled that Lee would "always come up to you and say something unexpectedly crushing", such as asking her not to "look so old". I learned about screenwriting at her feet". [49] They were created by Jenny Beavan and John Bright, a team of designers best known for Merchant Ivory films who began working together in 1984. Dame Emma Thompson is one of the very best actresses of her generation. [148] British publisher Bloomsbury released a paperback edition of the novel containing film pictures, same title design, and the cast's names on the cover, whilst Signet Publishing in the US printed 250,000 copies instead of the typical 10,000 a year; actress Julie Christie read the novel in an audiobook released by Penguin Audiobooks. Competing for her affections is the dashing John Willoughby, with whom Marianne falls in love. She frequently shares photos with her boyfriend via Instagram. 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After portraying the love-sick character, Lincoln appeared on Afterlife and Strike Back before landing his biggest role yet in 2010. Ejiofors Peter is blissfully unaware of his best friends feelings for his new bride having had the most romantic wedding, partially planned by his BFF. She has actually been bestowed different awards throughout her career. Updated: 19:15 EST, 4 September 2010 When his wife, actress Natasha Richardson, died in a skiing accident in March last year, Liam Neeson was devastated. Since then, Thompson has continued to move effortlessly between the art film world and mainstream Hollywood, though even her Hollywood roles tend to be in more up-market productions. She continues to work on television as well, but is generally very selective about which roles she takes. He has also starred in the Kingsman films, Mary Poppins Returns and The Secret Garden. He reflected in 2013 about the editing process: It was the first film that I had done with Ang that was all in English, and it's Emma Thompson, Kate Winslet, Alan Rickman, and Hugh Grant these great, great actors. Visit our corporate site. [32], In January 1995, Thompson presented a draft to Lee, Doran, co-producer Laurie Borg, and others working on the production, and spent the next two months editing the screenplay based upon their feedback. Her most notable films London Fashion week AW23 felt full of life, energy and optimism, with clothes that had something to say. "[129], The film's theme of class has attracted much scholarly attention. He also appeared on the Oliver Twist mini-series, Empty and Love Life. Pages theater credits include Cinderella and Private Lives. [145] Andrew Higson referred to all this media exposure as a "marketing coup" because it meant the film "was reaching one of its target audiences. "[41] Grant's casting was criticised by the Jane Austen Society of North America (JASNA), whose representatives said that he was too handsome for the part. She considered having Edward re-appear midway through the film before deciding that it would not work as "there was nothing for him to do. Neesons Daniel famously helps his stepson Sam (Brodie-Sangster) navigate first love while they mourn the loss of his wife, Joanna. In order to view the gallery, please allow Manage Cookies. "[158] On Metacritic, the film has an average score of 84 out of 100 based on 21 reviews, indicating "universal acclaim. The following year, the actor was nominated for an Emmy for his role on Something the Lord Made. Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window). WebNatasha Richardson And Emma Thompson. [186], As the mid-1990s included adaptations of four Austen novels, there were few of her works to adapt. She is still acting and has several upcoming roles both on the big screen and the small screen. Jane Austen was my destiny. "[4] She also praised the novel for possessing "wonderful characters three strong love stories, surprising plot twists, good jokes, relevant themes, and a heart-stopping ending. And not only was I allowed to pass judgment on these tremendous actors, I was required to. With so much happening in the actors own personal lives in the fourteen years between the two Curtis productions, some spoke out about how the reunion led them to reflect on life. Thompson and Richardson do share a resemblance however. [23] Commenting on the casting of Laurie, whom she had known for years,[38] Thompson has said, "There is no one [else] on the planet who could capture Mr. Palmer's disenchantment and redemption so perfectly, and make it funny. [Lee] was more focused on body language than any director I've ever seen or heard of. [183][184] In 1996, JASNA's membership increased by fifty percent. The Golden Globe winner also took the stage in the play Skylight in both Londons West End and on Broadway. While for us it was a fun segment, seeing Rowan Atkinson elaborately wrap red noses, Colin Firth struggle with the Portuguese language and Hugh Grant delivering another killer Prime Ministers speech, for many of the actors it opened up old wounds. I let him do, I have to say, less 'star' stuff, the Hugh Grant thing and not [let] the movie serve him, which is probably what he's used to now. [106][119][120], Thompson viewed the novel as a story of "love and money," noting that some people needed one more than the other. Elinor and Marianne's different characteristics were emphasised through imagery and invented scenes. [70], Lee became known for his "frightening" tendency not to "mince words". Irresistible. McCarthy clarified, "Although [Lee's] previously revealed talents for dramatizing conflicting social and generational traditions will no doubt be noted, Lee's achievement here with such foreign material is simply well beyond what anyone could have expected and may well be posited as the cinematic equivalent of Kazuo Ishiguro writing The Remains of the Day. Lee believed that the two songs conveyed the "vision of duality" visible both in the novel and script. "[134], Gender has been seen as another major theme of the film, often intersecting with class. [125] Lee also sought to emphasise social class and the limitations it placed on the protagonists. And he said, 'Oh, all right,' and he was very good about it. [65] Rather than focus on period details, he wanted the film to concentrate on telling a good story. "[137] Despite this "mixed political agenda," Troost believed that the film's faithfulness to the traditional heritage film genre is evident through its use of locations, costumes, and attention to details, all of which also emphasize class and status. Is Emma Thompson dead? Thompson even went on to play Liam Neeson's (Richardson's Thompson described the process of reminding audiences of Edward and Brandon as "keeping plates spinning". Advertisement For 15 years, Liam Neeson was married to fellow actor Natasha Richardson. Love is all around! "[133] The ending visual image of flying gold coins, depicted during Marianne's wedding, has also drawn attention; Marsha McCreadie noted that it serves as a "visual wrap-up and emblem of the merger between money and marriage. Instead of just being observed like a human being and getting sympathy, they feel they have to do things, they have to carry the movie. "[99], Two songs are sung by Marianne in the film, with lyrics adapted from seventeenth-century poems. [7] "I'm from Indiana; if I get it, everyone gets it," he said. Bill is everlastingly young and irresponsible; Liam terribly paternal. "[190] In 2011, The Guardian film critic Paul Laity named it his favourite film of all time, partly because of its "exceptional screenplay, crisply and skilfully done.". The New York native shares a son with husband Marc Schauer, who she wed in 2009. Credit: Richard Young/Shutterstock; Vanessa Carvalho/Shutterstock. "[135] Conversely, Dole wrote that Thompson's version of Elinor "has a surprising anti-feminist element to it," as she appears more dependent on men than the original character; the film presents her as repressed, resulting in her emotional breakdown with Edward. 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