I’ve never read Jane Austen’s EMMA, but I had no problem following the new film adaptation because I’ve seen Clueless twice — no, really. Coming to this story in the “wrong” order made me really appreciate what a good adaptation that is … Anyway, this adaptation is good, too! The strong cast is led by Anya Taylor-Joy from Thoroughbreds, and features the requisite number of “hey, it’s that person from that other thing!” British actors. The filmmaking is not always head-turning, but the good scenes are great; director Autumn de Wilde has a great eye for comedic reaction shots, and her production team outdid themselves with a range of appealing sets, costumes and hairstyles.