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Sense and Sensibility

Emma Thompson , Kate Winslet , Ang Lee    NR (Not Rated)   DVD
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Emma Thompson scores a double bull's-eye with this marvelous adaptation of Jane Austen's novel. Not only does Thompson turn in a strong (and gently humorous) performance as one of the Dashwood sisters--the one with "sense"--she also wrote the witty, wise screenplay. Austen's tale of 19th-century manners and morals provides a large cast with a feast of possibilities, notably Kate Winslet, in her pre-Titanic flowering, as Thompson's deeply romantic sister. Winslet attracts the wooing of shy Alan Rickman (a nice change of pace from his bad-guy roles) and dashing Greg Wise, while Thompson must endure an incredibly roundabout courtship with Hugh Grant, here in fine and funny form. All of this is doled out with the usual eye-filling English countryside and handsome costumes, yet the film always seems to be about the careful interior lives of its characters. The director, an inspired choice, is Taiwan-born Ang Lee, who brings the same exquisite taste and discreet touch he displayed in his previous Asian films (such as Eat Drink Man Woman). Thompson's script won an Oscar, and 1995 was a fine year for Jane Austen all around: Persuasion was made into an excellent picture, and Emma became the spritzy high school comedy Clueless. --Robert Horton

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
1.0 out of 5 stars Sense and Sensibility Feb 14 2012
Format:DVD
As the person I sent this DVD to as a gift can only speak french, I was very disappointed to discover that this DVD did not include the french language version as advertised.

It was however sent out in a timely manner so I give it a one.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A fancy or a feeling May 16 2010
By E. A Solinas HALL OF FAME TOP 10 REVIEWER
Format:DVD
One of the Dashwood daughters is smart, down-to-earth and sensible. The other is wildly romantic and sensitive.

When those daughters are from Jane Austen novel, you can guess that there are going to be romantic problems aplenty for both of them -- along with the usual entailment issues, love triangles, sexy bad boys and societal scandals. Ang Lee deftly adapted Ausen's "Sense and Sensibility" into the sort of movie it should be -- a lushly beautiful, quietly passionate period drama.

When Mr. Dashwood dies, his entire estate is entailed to his weak son John and snotty daughter-in-law Fanny. His widow (Gemma Jones) and her three daughters are left with little money and no home.

Over the next few weeks, the eldest daughter Elinor (Emma Thompson) begins to fall for Fanny's studious, quiet brother Edward (Hugh Grant)... but being the down-to-earth one, she knows she hasn't got a chance. Her impoverished family soon relocates to Devonshire, where a tiny cottage is being rented to them by one of Mrs. Dashwood's relatives -- and Marianne (Kate Winslet) soon attracts the attention of two men. One is the quiet, much older Colonel Brandon (Alan Rickman), and the other is the dashing and romantic Willoughby (Greg Wise).

But things begin to spiral out of control when Willoughby seems about to propose to Marianne... only to abruptly break off his relationship with her. And during a trip to London, both Elinor and Marianne discover devastating facts about the men they are in love with -- both of them are engaged to other women. And after disaster strikes the Dashwood family, both the sisters will discover what real love is about...

I have to give Emma Thompson credit -- she not only turns in a brilliant, tightly-wound performance as Elinor (although she does look a bit old for the role), but she also wrote the faithful, solidly written script for Ang Lee's movie. The narrative glides silkily through the story, and adapts Austen's writing into elegantly vivid dialogue ("Can he love her? Can the soul really be satisfied with such... POLITE affections?") with some moments of gentle humor ("How did you find the silver? Was it all genuine?").

And Ang Lee takes what Thompson has wrought and makes it even lovelier, filling it with pale light, misty country hills, luxurious manorhouses, sunlit gardens and yards, and rain-swept fields where handsome men go riding on horseback. He has the knack for coaxing intense emotions from small gestures and words, and evoking budding love that is unsaid and unexpressed until the end (especially for Edward and Elinor). The absolute peak of his skill is right before Marianne's terrible illness, when she's left standing on a hilltop in the rain, whispering a Shakespearean sonnet.

Marianne and Elinor make excellent dual heroines for this book -- that still love and cherish each other, even though their polar opposite personalities frequently clash. Thompson plays Elinor as being tightly wound and a bit repressed, while Winslet races joyously through the dramatic and romantic parts of the story, only for Marianne to crash and burn when Willoughby betrays her.

And the supporting cast is no less brilliant -- Jones and Rickman are particularly good as the girls' loving mother, and the mellow, quiet Colonel Brandon (the man "everyone thinks well of, and nobody remembers to talk to") who stands by hoping for Marianne's happiness. Wise, Robert Hardy, Elizabeth Spriggs and Harriet Walters all give excellent performances, and even Hugh Grant (who usually annoys me like an unreachable itch) did a good job as the shy, studious Edward.

"Sense and Sensibility" is an emotionally powerful tale about two very different sisters, and the rocky road to finding a lasting love. And it was beautifully done by both of the people at its core -- Thompson's writing and acting, and Ang Lee's direction.
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5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent movie with perfect casting. Jan 21 1999
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Format:VHS Tape
I really enjoyed this movie mostly because of the acting talent. Emma Thompson and Kate Winslet did an incredibly good job of bringing their characters to life. After reading Sense and Sensibility, I also realized that this version was very close to the actual text. For anyone who likes romance movies, try this one and I'm sure you won't be disappointed!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Good movie
This is a classic! I love the book, and I love this movie. I own both this and the newer BBC version. I think I like this one just a little bit better... Read more
Published 4 days ago by Lila
4.0 out of 5 stars Excellente adaptation
Il y a eu d'autres versions de cette adaptation du roman de Jane Austen mais celle-ci est ma préférée. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Charlevx
5.0 out of 5 stars Delightful story
Delightful story with plenty of ups and downs to keep you interested. Great acting. Definitely recommend for the hopelessly romantic.
Published 3 months ago by Andie
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent!
I liked this movie so much I have ordered copies to give away as gifts. The story, acting, scenery is outstanding and I've watched it often.
Published 3 months ago by Robert Maclean
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Casting
The CD was an amazing job for the time period. wonderful costumes. definitely a CD that I will watch over and over.
Published 3 months ago by G Groves
5.0 out of 5 stars Sense & Sensibility
A good rendering of a classic Jane Austen work. The cast did a great job and I really enjoyed the movie.
Published 4 months ago by Dee
4.0 out of 5 stars I Liked it
As always a Jane Austen's movie is great! Although I do believe there's probably out there a much better and longer version of it. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Ms Berry-Jolie
5.0 out of 5 stars A TREAT
Excellent adaptation of novel to movie retaining the niceties of Jane Austins wit and literary finesse. The cast and performances
couldn't be bettered. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Cyril Satorsky
5.0 out of 5 stars Everyone should have a copy of this movie!
This is one of my all-time favourite movies. The casting, the music, the sets--couldn't be better. A triumph for Emma Thompson.
Published 23 months ago by Janice F. Craven
5.0 out of 5 stars My favorite adaptation of a Jane Austen book
Although the Pride and prejudice tv series with Colin Firth and Jenifer Ehle impressed me, I have to admit that my favorite adaptation of a Jane Austen novel remains Emma... Read more
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