Emily – ABC Film Challenge – Female Directors – E – Emily – Movie Review
Director: Frances O’Connor
Writer: Frances O’Connor (Screenplay)
Cast
- Emma Mackey (Barbie)
- Olivier Jackson-Cohen (The Invisible Man)
- Fionn Whitehead (Dunkirk)
- Alexandra Dowling (Game Of Thrones)
- Amelia Gething (The Spanish Princess)
Plot: “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.
Runtime: 2 Hours 10 Minutes
There may be spoilers in the rest of the review
Story: Emily starts as we meet the rebellious young woman Emily Bronte (Mackey) who hasn’t been following her sisters. This has caused a strain on the family who decide to send her away to a specialist school. Here, she gets to spend time with her brother Branwell (Whitehead) who opens her eyes to the bigger things in the world.
Emily finds herself getting involved with her French teacher William Weightman (Jackson-Cohen). Here, she starts to understand love and grow as a woman. However, her new mindset comes at a price, when people question her and the writings she is producing.
Verdict on Emily
Emily is a drama following the short life of author Emily Bronte. It follows her learning about life, love and expressing herself. Her life was challenging and she challenged the normal, despite being optimistic about her life.
This is an interesting look at the life of one of the famous Bronte sisters. They are known for their writings against the odds of the era that are still considered classics in the modern day. It is interesting to see her struggles in life and the challenges she overcame. Emma Mackey is brilliant in the leading role with a strong supporting cast around her.
Final Thoughts –Emily is an interesting journey into a great author’s life.