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• AJ V

  
  This is a beautiful adaptation of Jane Austen's classic novel, starring a bunch of beautiful and brilliant actors and actresses. Having read the book, I don't think this movie left much out. So, if you're a fan, don't worry, and see this movie.

• Mike S

  
  Ang Lee made this? Talk about being a jack of all genres. I mean, it's certainly not every director who can make the jump from this to such a completely dissimiliar movie as <i>Hulk</i>, and yet maintain a good overall quality. Anyway, a certain friend of mine here on… More
  Ang Lee made this? Talk about being a jack of all genres. I mean, it's certainly not every director who can make the jump from this to such a completely dissimiliar movie as <i>Hulk</i>, and yet maintain a good overall quality. Anyway, a certain friend of mine here on Flixter (you know who you are lol) will probably give me the evil eye for saying this, but I must admit that I've never read a single novel by Jane Austen, so this was all very new to me. Lee's directing is pretty solid and as were most other elements of the film, but unfortunately the story was way too chick-flickish for my taste. There wasn't a whole lot going on and I can't say I was much on all the uptight formalities in the dialogue and acting. Being a period piece though I suppose it comes with the territory. All in all, a fairly good movie with some nice performances by its radiant cast. I was just hoping it would be a bit more than an average drama.

• Jameson W

  
  Great film, just not my type! Fantastic perfomances all around, especially by Kate Winslet, who never fails to impress me. I thought Emma Thompson did a great job in adapting the screenplay. I haven't read the novel, but it's so hard to get good adaptations, but this was… More
  Great film, just not my type! Fantastic perfomances all around, especially by Kate Winslet, who never fails to impress me. I thought Emma Thompson did a great job in adapting the screenplay. I haven't read the novel, but it's so hard to get good adaptations, but this was nice. She also gives a strong performance, too. The costumes and overall apperance of the film were nice. This is a great film, I can't deny that. However, the 140 minute running time is a bit much for me. It's not boring, and not really slow either, it's more uneventful than anything. But again, this is a very good film. See this one for Emma Thompson's Oscar winning Screenplay and for the performances. I recommend it!

• Morgan S

  
  Thank goodness for this movie because it did help me understand the book better. When I read the book, I was so confused as to who was in love with who...but I was not lost at all with this movie. It was quite enjoyable. Great performances from the entire cast. I always enjoy seeing… More
  Thank goodness for this movie because it did help me understand the book better. When I read the book, I was so confused as to who was in love with who...but I was not lost at all with this movie. It was quite enjoyable. Great performances from the entire cast. I always enjoy seeing Alan Rickman step a toe from his usual brooding roles and he did in this movie. As I said a toe out. Its always amusing to watch him act "natural" I do love his sexy voice and he is still one of my favorite actors. Hugh Grant, who I normanlly find somewhat annoying was tollerable in Sense and Sensibility. Kate and Emma are very good together and very true to the characters in the book. I also enjoyed the performance of the girl who played the younger sister, she was super cute! All in all this was a very good flim. Well put together and true to the book and it didnt drag on as I thought it might...I look forward tow watching it again.

• Randy T

  
  "Can he love her? Can the soul really be satisfied with such polite affections? To love is to burn, to be on fire, like Juliet or Guinevere or Eloise..." I think Jane Austen's real gift is how she captures the complexity of love and relationships without smothering… More
  "Can he love her? Can the soul really be satisfied with such polite affections? To love is to burn, to be on fire, like Juliet or Guinevere or Eloise..." I think Jane Austen's real gift is how she captures the complexity of love and relationships without smothering the spirit and romance of it all. Add to that Ang Lee's brilliant direction and knock-your-socks-off performances from Emma Thompson and Kate Winslet and you've got a real timeless classic.

• Film C

  
  love sense and sensiblility!! you couldnt get more of an excellent cast really could you?! its a great movie thats a brilliant romance period drama that has to be seen!!

• Dean M

  
  This adaptation of Jane Austen's comedy of manners involving the potentially dire fate awaiting the newly widowed Mrs. Dashwood and her three headstrong daughters, when their estate and fortune must (by law) pass to the deceased's male heir by a previous marriage is truly… More
  This adaptation of Jane Austen's comedy of manners involving the potentially dire fate awaiting the newly widowed Mrs. Dashwood and her three headstrong daughters, when their estate and fortune must (by law) pass to the deceased's male heir by a previous marriage is truly superb movie. This classic tale is really emotionally and romantic for two adult daughters played by Emma Thompson (her own screenplay was very impressive that won her Oscar® for Best Writing, Screenplay Based on Material from Another Medium) and Kate Winslet are gorgeous. Ang Lee's direction shows the same skill that it did in his latest movies and the scenery and costumes are beautiful (perhaps too beautiful).

• Mark H

  
  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 Academy… More
  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 Academy 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.

• Jeremy S

  
  Completely encasing and entoxicating with it's beauty and simplicity. However the praise should go to Jane Austen

• Cherry D

  
  Elinor: "You've not said a word to her for a week." Marianne: "I have. I've said yes. and no"<br> "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… More
  Elinor: "You've not said a word to her for a week." Marianne: "I have. I've said yes. and no"<br> "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.." &hearts;

• jay n

  
  Wonderful chemistry between whole cast, beautiful scenery

• Candy R

  
  Good adaptation of Jane Austen novel.

• Jennifer X

  
  kate winslet's breakthrough performance is surreal. i didn't like hugh grant though. he looks like a homeless dog.

• Wildaly M

  
  Another beautiful Jane Austen adaptation. Emma Thompson outdid herself in this one.

• Kylie B

  
  Lovely adaptation of an Austen classic.

• Tom E

  
  Horribly boring period piece

• Michael G

  
  I just like this movie. Sue me.

• John B

  
  I have to acknowledge the good work here by Thompson and Hugh Grant and Alan Rickman..and all the rest of them but nothing from a Jane Austen novel is going to be high on my charts. Frankly my dear, I don't give much of a damn

• Matthew Y

  
  With a stellar cast highlighted by Emma Thompson and supported by Hugh Grant, Kate Winslet and Alan Rickman, Sense and Sensibility does not have the rich story of Jane Austen's more acclaimed Pride and Prejudice but it manages to flesh out another enjoyable British period piece… More
  With a stellar cast highlighted by Emma Thompson and supported by Hugh Grant, Kate Winslet and Alan Rickman, Sense and Sensibility does not have the rich story of Jane Austen's more acclaimed Pride and Prejudice but it manages to flesh out another enjoyable British period piece tale. While Emma Thompson almost steals the entire thing with her multi-layered performance of Elinor Dashwood who juggles hidden romance, family responsibilities and a deep longing of her own desires, I really enjoyed the side story of Marianne (Kate Winslet) and Colonel Brandon (Alan Rickman). Brandon is hopelessly smitten with Marianne but he is too old and unattractive to possibly win the young girls heart. All he can offer her is his undying affections and warm-natured spirit. He's simply the proverbial guy longing for the girl whose out of his league. Sense and Sensibility didn't feel as crisp or aesthetically pleasing as one might expect from one of these costume dramas and therefore relies heavily on the performances and the writing for our enjoyment. They're both up to par but one might be a bit underwhelmed by the entire production considering the numerous awards, nominations and acclaim it has garnered over the years.

• Mark K

  
  The cast, direction, writing, and production values are first class start to finish. It's what made these novels great, and the adaptation preserves the best parts of Austen's novels, and really brings forward the values of the time. It's a nice balance of humor,… More
  The cast, direction, writing, and production values are first class start to finish. It's what made these novels great, and the adaptation preserves the best parts of Austen's novels, and really brings forward the values of the time. It's a nice balance of humor, romance, and occasionally serious situations. It deserved its awards. Even if you don't care for this kind of romance fare, this is the one to watch.

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