Sense and Sensibility

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Sense and Sensibility

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Sense and Sensibility

Emma Thompson, Kate Winslet, Alan Rickman, Hugh Grant, Gemma Jones

When Henry Dashwood dies unexpectedly, his estate must pass on by law to his son from his first marriage, John and wife Fanny. But these circumstances leave Mr. Dashwood's current wife, and daughters ...( read more  read more... )Elinor, Marianne and Margaret, without a home and with barely enough money to live on. Though John and Fanny inherit the family's vast estate, it is Fanny's shy, charming brother Edward who captures Elinor's heart. But before Elinor and Edward have a chance to express their tentative feelings for each other, Fanny contrives an excuse to send Edward off to London. Marianne, meanwhile, becomes swept up in a passionate affair with the dashing Willoughby, a very public romance conducted with so little prudence by Marianne that it earns her sister's disapproval. As Elinor and Marianne struggle to find romantic fulfillment in a society obsessed with financial and social status, they must learn to mix sense with sensibility in their dealings with both money and men.

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  • JDFortuneFan
    May 23, 2009
    JDFortuneFan
    Sense and Sensibility combines a touch of history with drama, comedy, and tragedy as it plays out beautifully on the screen. From opening to ending, the film draws you in with awesome cinematography,brilliant scripting, outstanding costuming and unforgettable characters.
  • hobster1
    May 6, 2009
    hobster1
    Stately, but lively story of the Dashwood sisters and their various suitors. Emma Thompson is shy, sensible Elinor, Kate Winslet, the brash, spirited Marianne. Compelling romantic drama is spiked with surprising wit and humor. One of those films that deservedly received Academ...( read more)y Award nominations for acting, costumes, cinematography, music, and won for its screenplay, which Emma Thompson herself adapted from Jane Austen's first novel. One could quibble that at 136 minutes, it is a bit long, but that would be at best, a minor flaw.
  • smith44
    November 8, 2008
    smith44
    Completely encasing and entoxicating with it's beauty and simplicity. However the praise should go to Jane Austen
  • JennifairyW
    October 5, 2008
    JennifairyW
    Elinor: "You've not said a word to her for a week."
    Marianne: "I have. I've said yes. and no"

    "Love is not love which alters when it alteration finds. Or bends with the remover to remove. Oh no! It is an ever-fixed mark that looks on tempests and is never shaken.." ♥
  • laVenrose
    August 18, 2008
    laVenrose
    Lose your heart and come to your senses.

    Rated: (PG)
    Directed by: Ang Lee
    Genre: Drama, Romance
    Starring: Emma Thompson, Alan Rickman, Kate Winslet, Hugh Grant


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    This is yet another adaption of Jane Austin's book Sense and Sensibility. It is set in the neo-Classicism era, this is plainly seen in the style of dress by women and men, as well as the architecture of the wealthy houses. When Mr. Dashwood dies, he must leave the bulk of his estate to the son by his first marriage, which leaves his second wife and three daughters (Elinor, Marianne, and Margaret) in straitened circumstances. They are taken in by a kindly cousin, but their lack of fortune affects the marriageability of both practical Elinor and romantic Marianne. When Elinor forms an attachment for the wealthy Edward Ferrars, his family disapproves and separates them. And though Mrs. Jennings tries to match the worthy (and rich) Colonel Brandon to her, Marianne finds the dashing and fiery Willoughby more to her taste. Both relationships are sorely tried. But this is a romance, and through the hardships and heartbreak, true love and a happy ending will find their way for both the sister who is all sense and the one who is all sensibility.



    It's peculiar that Jane Austen's best adaptation flicks happens to be of her worst novel. Sense and Sensibility is a fantastic motion picture, even given the weaknesses of the source material. I've read Jane Austen's Sense and Sensibility about two years ago but still I remember every bit of each characters. And to mention Emma Thompson's screenplay has remained authentic to the soul portrayed from the book, while on the other hand she managed to plug a few holes and infuse the tale with more light humor than Austen's original text. The result is somewhat too long yet it spends 135 minutes long, but Sense and Sensibility represents a nice time at the cinemas, in particular for those who keen on historical romantic melodramas.

    As for Kate Winslet, she's compatible for the Marianne role. Her childlike manner is perfect for the overly-emotional Marianne. Winslet isn't as accomplished as Thompson at captivating the camera's attention, but rarely is she completely drowned, either. She interacts effectively with her co-star as Marianne and Elinor learn from each other when it's best to temper emotions and when it's best to let them go.

    As expected, the supporting cast is excellent. Emilie Francois is a marvelous find as little Margaret. Hugh Grant brings his usual boyish charm to Edward Ferrars, but somewhat a miscast. See, I recalled Edward Ferrars is much a stronger character in Austen's writing. But as for Alan Rickman (Die Hard), he shows that he's very much at home in a romantic part. Rickman does a great job with the sympathetic role of the longsuffering but also respected Colonel Brandon. And rest of the casts give personality to each characters with less screen exposure.

    Director Ang Lee did a great directing and film editing. A top class sets, costumes, and scenery.

    So in conclusion :
    A TOP CLASS JANE AUSTEN ADAPTATION!!





    "Is love a fancy or a feeling... or a Ferrars?"

    -Marianne-
  • 13bubblespop
    December 21, 2009
    13bubblespop
    this one was amazing but it is soooooo sad!
  • ghosttrigger
    December 17, 2009
    ghosttrigger
    was pretty and definetly had its moments that made you laugh out loud
  • SuperVision
    December 15, 2009
    SuperVision
    A well-made classic, soft and lovely.
  • glomer4
    December 15, 2009
    glomer4
    Winslet get the 4 stars
  • rojastortu
    December 11, 2009
    rojastortu
    Beautiful film, Winslet and Thompson are amazing as always.
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