Sense And Sensibility (DVD) > Reviews

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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