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Production Year: 1995 - Drama - Director: Ang Lee - Original Language: English - Classification: Universal - Starring: Emma Thompson, Alan Rickman, Kate Winslet, Hugh Grant, Greg Wise, Hugh Laurie, Robert Hardy more

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Actress Emma Thompson both wrote and stars in this adaptation of Jane Austen's SENSE AND SENSIBILITY--a novel that perceptively examines the social manners and laws of...
more...early-19th-century Britain. Set in the English countryside, the film follows the loves and heartaches of sisters Elinor (Thompson) and Marianne Dashwood (Kate Winslet). The two have extremely divergent approaches to life: Elinor represents sense and believes in behaving with propriety and thoughtfulness, while Marianne represents sensibility and basks in her own emotions. Both women, however, experience confusion when their lovers, seemingly on the verge of proposing marriage, spurn them.





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Forget Sensibility - This is Pure Romance
Review of Sense And Sensibility (DVD) by R_Short_91

Advantages: Wonderful Cast, Locations, Music....
Disadvantages: Lack of Special Features.

...Austen!! I had already read Sense and Sensibility, and loved the story, so I decided to go out and get the movie. The story is all about three sisters. Marianne [Kate Winslet], Elinor [Emma Thompson] and Margaret [Emilie François] Dashwood [though the story focuses mostly upon Marianne and Elinor]. Their Father, Mr Dashwood, has just died, leaving the family fortune and house to his only son, John Dashwood [James Fleet] and John's wife Fanny [Harriet ... Read review

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31.10.2008
A Sensible Film to Watch
Review of Sense And Sensibility (DVD) by Pelenya

Advantages: Excellent acting, wonderful storyline
Disadvantages: Children may be unable to follow

...one of all-time favorite films, Sense and Sensibility, off the shelf and turned on my trusty VCR. This has to be at least the fifth or sixth time that I watched this film since I purchased just a little over a year ago. I always enjoy it and find it particularly appealing when I'm in a bit of a serious or comtemplative mood. Sense and Sensibility boasts and excellent cast that includes Emma Thompson, Hugh Grant, Kate Winslet, and Alan Rickman. ... Read review

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05.08.2001
Superb adaptation of a classic novel
Review of Sense And Sensibility (DVD) by sheri3004

Advantages: Excellent characters, script, story and cinematography
Disadvantages: Not everyone's cup of tea

~ Note: Silly me put this review in the wrong section. Have asked for it to be moved. ~ Ang Lee's enchanting big-screen version of "Sense and Sensibility" does justice to Jane Austen's novel. The novel - first published in 1811 - was gracefully adapted for the big screen by first-time screenwriter Emma Thompson, who received an Oscar for her efforts - as well as a nomination for Best Actress for her starring role as Elinor Dashwood. Released in ... Read review

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16.11.2005
Diamond review   Feeling the essence of the past
Review of Sense And Sensibility (DVD) by hinasif76

Advantages: Beautiful scenery, wonderful screenplay, superb performance
Disadvantages: None in my view

...from her first published novel, Sense and Sensibility, which was published in 1811. Jane Austen (1775-1817) was an English author who is classified as one of the best woman authors of all times. Her novels possess the true essence of contemporary English country life. I have always enjoyed her books for the irony, humour, portrayal of inner feelings, ethical values and emphasis on family values. She managed to get published four of her novels in ... Read review

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08.09.2005
An Enjoyable night in...
Review of Sense And Sensibility (DVD) by Suchet

Advantages: Great Drama
Disadvantages: Not enough of it

Sense and Sensibility is one of those movies that you always hear people talking about and until you watch it you don't know what all the fuss is about. This adaption of Jane Austin's novel is written for the screen by Emma Thompson and nicely directed by Ang Lee. Emma Thompson also stars in the movie as Eliner Dashwood - Kate Winslet plays Marrianne Dashwood and the movie has an impressive cast including Hugh Grant, Emile Francois, Alan Rickman ... Read review

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04.05.2001
Sense and Sensibility plus extra features = great item
Review of Sense And Sensibility (DVD) by KateHurst

Advantages: What extras there are complement the film well
Disadvantages: Might only appeal to a specific audience, few extra features

I can't fault the technical quality of this DVD - the menus are straightforward and easy to operate, although the one confusion I always have is whether the audio commentary option is switched on or switched off. The menus look elegant and in keeping with the marketing material used by the film, but things like this could be clearer, in my opinion. The sound and picture quality is excellent - sometimes there is a mismatch (even on TV) between the ... Read review

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20.05.2009
Jane Austen Wins My Heart Again!
Review of Sense And Sensibility (DVD) by liz_the_biz

Advantages: beautiful script, glorious costumes, brilliant acting
Disadvantages: plot is pretty predictable

What a beautiful film! If you are as mad about romantic films as I am, then you are in for a treat! With a star cast including Emma Thompson, Hugh Grant and Kate Winslet, we know from the start that it's going to be wonderful! The story is basically one about the confusion faced when in love and the dilemas and actions needed to be taken before it's too late. It tells of the relationships encountered by the Dashwoods, and their broken hearts. However, ... Read review

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07.08.2000
Lovely story with an interesting theme
Review of Sense And Sensibility (DVD) by hjsaunders

Advantages: Great adaptation, very entertaining
Disadvantages: none

An adaptation of the book by Jane Austin, this film tells the story of Elinor and Marianne, and their loves and disappointments. Elinor (Emma Thompson) is the elder of the sisters, and is a calm, well balanced person. She falls in love with the Edward Ferras, the brother of her selfish sister-in-law. When the family is forced to move, his sister takes the opportunity to sever the attachment, and Elinor’s love goes unrequited. Marianne also falls ... Read review

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17.03.2002
I highly esteem him
Review of Sense And Sensibility (DVD) by ladylip

Advantages: very romantic
Disadvantages: very romantic

...love movies about romance and Sense and Sensibility is a truly romantic movie. In 1996 S&S won an Academy Award for BEST ADAPTED SCREENPLAY and 3 B.A.F.T.A.S for BEST FILM - BEST ACTRESS - BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS. Certificate:U *The Cast* Emma Thompson - Alan Rickman - Kate Winslet - Hugh Grant ~~~~~~~~~~~ Sense and Sensibility is the story of two sisters; Elinor (Emma Thompson) - being the eldest Elinor carries a lot of the ... Read review

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03.12.2001
A romantic and transporting movie
Review of Sense And Sensibility (DVD) by rosieemma91

Advantages: Wonderful acting and great setting
Disadvantages: Not for those afraid of a good cry

This is a story which really captures the heart. Emma Thompson and Kate Winslet are perfectly cast. Thompson as the practical Elinor who alway puts everyone and everything before herself and her emotions, and Winslet as Marianne, the flippant and dizzy girl who must grow into a woman. The movie's true as possible to the book by Jane Austen, and is perfect if your ideal night in is sitting with a box of chocolates and lots of tissues on the sofa, ... Read review

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29.07.2008
==You fill up my senses.....==
Review of Sense And Sensibility (DVD) by MistyWhisky

Advantages: Great script, beautiful cinematography.
Disadvantages: 2 hours is never enough to do this great book justice.

Of all the Austen adaptations, and I'm a huge fan, this is my favourite. It's dramatically strong, funny without being silly, really respects the female protagionists and is so beautifully filmed that it is perfect from beginning to end. Emma Thompson has written a great script. She does not use Austen's words verbatim, but has created a witty and thoughtful story so in character with Austen that one doesn't miss the 'essential' lines from the ... Read review

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04.12.2007
Sense and Sensibility
Review of Sense And Sensibility (DVD) by Anyanka

Advantages: Great cast, writing, score...
Disadvantages: Maybe for Austen fans only

This adaptation of Jane Austen's classic novel is by far the best I have seen. Starring Kate Winslet and Emma Thompson as sisters Marianne and Elinor Dashwood, it chronicles their struggle to fit into a society obsessed with money and social status, themselves left with nothing after their father's death. Also starring Hugh Grant, Greg Wise and my personal favourite Alan Rickman, the cast excel in their roles. As well as starring in the film ... Read review

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12.02.2001
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Senseless
Review of Sense And Sensibility (DVD) by maklhouf

Advantages: A pleasant, vapid way to spend some time
Disadvantages: Jane Austen it aint

...is about the triumph of sense over sensibility. Not their fault, as it was barely hinted at in the film. ... Read review

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