Sabrina

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Summary: NO COMPARISON TO THE OLD VERSION!!!
Review: If you ever liked the old version with Humphrey Bogart and Audrey Hepburn, don't even look at this one! The comparison to Bogart to Ford is zip, nada, nothing!!! The wonderful music from the old Sabrina didn't appear in this one... they barely put in "La Vie en Rose" one of the most romatic songs from the old version! I guess I'm too much of a Bogart fan to allow any man to take his place. Harrison Ford, I think, was much past his prime in this movie... And nobody can say the wonderful lines Boggy did... "It's all in the family"... Whenever Ford said all the lines, they just fell flat. Anyway... If you liked the old one, don't watch this one! I guess if you are a great fan of Ford you might enjoy it, but other than that, I don't think anyone can compare to Bogart, Hepburn, and Holden! Watch the OLD one! NOT the new!!! I promise you'll enjoy the old one much better!

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Summary: A wonderful remake
Review: I actually like the 1995 version better than the original, which is rare. You seldom see a remake that is better than the first.

This is a gem of a flick that never quite got the respect it deserved. Julia Ormond shined in this film. It is a true pity her American Film Career never quite lifted off.

The casting of Harrison Ford was brilliant as he played off all of the character's facets.

The expansion of the character of David is the best improvement over the original film. Instead of just being a vapid womanizer, he actually gets a personality and you find yourself actually believing that he would support his brother instead of scratching your head about his change of heart.

The cast, as I said earlier, is brilliant in this film. The expanded plot lines and twists only enhance the experience.

The only detractor is that the sound is a touch funny in the film. In a few scenes, Harrison Ford sounds like he is having an asthma attacks instead of breathing.

Other than that, it is a superb film with amazing one liners.

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Summary: My favorite movie ever
Review: Ok, I'll say it again...My favorite movie ever. I have heard that it is a remake, but I don't care. No one else could have played his/her parts like Harrison, Julia and Greg (aka Linus, Sabrina and David). All three were simply irresistible.

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Summary: A fun movie
Review: Basic story is a chauffeur's daughter who grows up in a rich household falls in love with the younger brother of the household. She is sent to Paris for her own good and returns to become a problem turning in to a subliminal attraction for the older brother.

First off this is a remake of the 1954 Sabrina. As with all remakes when you compare them nothing is as good. I usually have the same attitude with a few exceptions. In this case I would not attempt to compare as it is not a period piece and there is no correlation other than names and general circumstances.

That being said this is a fun movie. Even though it is anticipateble and predictable the execution is superb. The dialog matches the characters and makes you feel that you are part of the movie. They did go a little overboard trying to frump up Julia Ormond for the early scenes, however she did clean up nicely.

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Summary: Beyond horrible
Review: I must ask what the crew was thinking when they decided to remake a classic. Honestly, how can you ever try to redo a film as great as the original Sabrina? It is nearly impossible. This version has such a horrible actess portraying Sabrina. It is an insult to Audrey Hepburn! To have someone that can't act and isn't at all attractive play a role you once played? The horror! I just can't believe they actually remade such a masterpiece.

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Summary: Sophisticated, savvy and enjoyable
Review: Sabrina (played by Julia Ormond) was a geeky loner who sat up in a tree watching and fantasizing about a man named David (played by Greg Kinnear) - a lovable, charming ladies' man. She later spends a few years in Paris, and upon her return home, she is transformed into a sensual, sophisticated woman. Unknowingly, David picks her up after she was seen hitchhiking (albeit with a different appearance), and slowly begins to fall for her. They both seem to get the chance to have what they (or rather Sabrina) wanted a few years back.

And here is where the story takes a few twists. David's older, wiser, and seemingly callous businessman brother Linus (played by Harrison Ford) notices the sparks between David and Sabrina, and immediately concocts a scheme to break them apart. The reason for this is because the business of which Linus is involved, was going to reach an agreement for a nice business deal involving the parents of David's then-fiancée, Liz (played by Lauren Holly), but soon realizes if David falls for Sabrina, then he'll no longer have much interest in Liz, and therefore, the deal would be jeopardized. So, Linus takes it upon himself to try his best to get Sabrina out of the picture. He goes to low lengths in trying to keep David and Sabrina apart - one of them is the darkly hilarious scheme which involved keeping David on heavy sedatives, which were really intended to be minor painkillers due to an unfortunate accident involving drinking glasses. These would keep him bed-ridden and disoriented. Inbetween all of this, Linus manipulates Sabrina by trying to pass himself off as a subtly charming and romantic guy, which in return gains her affections. But, something goes haywire in the scheme -- Linus starts to fall in love with her.

It must be mentioned that the ending scene (the one before Linus flies off to Paris to find Sabrina) was quite clever, spellbindingly & inexplicably funny, but in a subtle, classy, European manner. Doesn't seem like the kind of thing you see in many films, especially in the romantic heading.

As of yet, I haven't seen the original version of this starring Audrey Hepburn, so I won't bother making any comparisons. The story is quite charming, and features a nice amalgamation of humor, wit, romance and intelligence. The performances were all well-done, and Julia Ormond was quite lovable as the perceptive, innocent, elegant and vulnerable Sabrina. Harrison Ford gave a nice performance as the cold, scheming, lackadaisical-in-temperament Linus, which really doesn't seem like much of a stretch for him (the temperament part anyway), and Greg Kinnear as always is charming and charismatic. Also features Hollywood legend Angie Dickinson. An enjoyable, sophisticated romantic film. Enjoy.

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Summary: Very well done remake!
Review: They stayed true enough to the story with just enough modern updates. A real fairytale.

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Summary: Original schmidginal...
Review: Let's simply step away from this continuous obsession with the original "Sabrina." These are two different films--black and white versus color, Bogart versus Ford, then versus now. They share a plot form, but we the audience truly need not compare the two--better to enjoy them as two distinct films, each offering its own blessing.

Having said that, I confess that I enjoyed in this modern Sabrina what others have criticized, namely its ambiguity. We don't always see into our characters' minds so that every move is telegraphed. Instead, we retain some sense of mystery and uncertainty, which both produce lasting interest in the characters. Vulnerability is heightened, a neat and tidy ending is averted. This makes the film richer and more durable.

Pollack also achieves a fine look for his film, and a leisurely pace for unfolding the story. Enjoy "Sabrina," a true original.

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Summary: Good but lacks charm of original
Review: This movie is a sweet romantic comedy but it lacks the charm which Audry Hepburn, William Holden, and Humphry Bogart brought to the original. Additionally some of the alterations made to create a more modern film compramise the integrity of the film. Overall I recommend the original version. There is a reason the original has remained a highly acclaimed film for almost half a century, and this version has slipped in its renound over time.

Rating:
Summary: Sabrina
Review: Good chick flick. Not some of Harrison Ford's best work but still a great movie.