The idea of finding the "perfect match" was mentioned in both the novel and the movie but, with a few differences. What is the perfect match? To have a happy life? Be financially secure? Or does is have to be love at first sight? In both the novel and the movie, Emma still has the same intentions. She wanted to find the perfect match for her new "project" dealing with Harriet Smith. The major difference between the novel and the film was how the latter "thinned out" Jane Austen's fictional world.
             One of the major differences in the film is that the two Mr. Knightleys (John and George) are not thoroughly............When filming, sound as well as subject can be manipulated in many different ways. It captures what characters look like as well as their facial expressions. Facial expressions and appearance play a bigger part during the movie. Also, the music in the background of the movie helps dramatize or romanticize certain parts of the film.
             One aspect of the movie that I feel holds true to the novel is the Coles Party. There are some differences, but I felt that they are minor changes. There is also a lot more visual presentation of Mr. Knightley's obvious affection with Emma. We don't see this clearly in the novel, until the end.
             Going back to Mr. Knightley, if the novel was written in his point of view things would have been different. Then we would have a better idea of what he felt from the beginning. However, his "feelings" for Emma are humorously hinted at in the movie. Another major change that I found was the overall appearance of Mr. Knightley. In the novel, he is said to be 16 years older than Emma, which would make him about 37-38. It is only mentioned briefly in the movie.
             However, in the movie Mr. Knightley doesn't look that old. He is still very tall, dark, and extremely handsome, but he doesn't look like a man reaching his ...