The Big Picture Given how radically the horror genre has changed in the 21st century, it's surprising that there hasn’t been a modern “scream queen” who has given classic stars like Jamie Lee Curtis, Neve Campbell, or Heather Langenkamp a run for their money. The genre may be heading in a different direction, but Mia Goth has certainly become an icon within some of the wildest projects in recent history.
Emma. PGRomantic Comedy Based on the Jane Austen novel, Emma is directed by Autumn de Wilde and stars Anya Taylor-Joy as Emma, a wealthy young matchmaker in Regency-era England. As Emma meddles in the love lives of her friends and acquaintances, she learns that her actions have unintended consequences and that the love she seeks for herself is possibly right under her nose. Johnny Flynn, Mia Goth, Miranda Hart, and Bill Nighy also star.
Goth’s performance is effective in Emma because it's completely different from Taylor-Joy’s. Emma is highly confident in her abilities, but seems to treat the formal traditions of courting with disgust; she finds the policies antiquated, and doesn’t want to take part in a process where she could be handed off like a piece of property. Comparatively, Harriet comes from a more humble background, and seems to be in awe of the time-honored traditions that are meant to uphold society.
Mia Goth Shows Her Comic Abilities in 'Emma' Goth’s softness allows Emma to serve as a successful social satire, as Harriet’s greatest crime is being completely sincere. She seems to believe everyone at their word, even when it's obvious that Emma is taking advantage of her to satisfy her interest in Knightley. What’s impressive is that Goth never depicts Harriet as being ignorant, as she manages to pick up on the ways of Emma’s heart long before she does.