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Summary: Watch it for yourself
Review: I just loved this movie!!! It made me laugh and cry, Emma Thompson's character was great in how she made it through the ups and downs of her relationship with Hugh Grant's character, she was so strong. I also LOVED Alan Rickman, it's finally nice to see him in a role that he was perfect for, if only all men were like him! If you enjoy a little comedy and romance this movie is great.
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Summary: Great film.
Review: This is another great film that has been adapted from the Jane Austen novel. All of the actors in this film do a wonderful job of recreating the characters on the screen. It is obvious that a lot of thought was given to the details in the book and how they are protrayed on the film.
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Summary: Beautiful
Review: This has all the beauty of a Jane Austen movie, with great photography. Some of the shots are breath-taking. The outfits are well done. There is a perfect mix of romanticism and humor in this movie, and the acting is very good.
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Summary: What They Don't Say Is Just As Important
Review: This classy adaptation of Jane Austen's novel stars Emma Thompson and Kate Winslet as the Dashwood sisters. Left out of their father's inheritance, they must rely on finding suitable marriages. Thompson is the reserved one who feels things deeply, but masks her emotions, while Winslet is the passionate one with the more lively personality. Both become involved in complicated relationships with men, each pursuing love in their own ways. Both actresses are terrific in their roles. Thompson is a particular standout, and the scene at the end when her true emotions surface is a great moment. The supporting cast of English actors all add greatly to the atmosphere and quality of the film. Thompson is also the writer, and she incorporates humour and a real grasp of the characters' inner feelings. The sets and costumes are all perfectly rendered as well. But what I enjoyed most was how the film communicated what the characters weren't saying. I appreciate not having everything spelled out for me.
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Summary: Ang Lee is God...
Review: Ang Lee must represent a new kind of film-maker. He is able to span cultures (Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon) and genres (The Wedding Banquet) while creating definitive works for each. Sense and Sensibility brings Jane Austen to life - not an easy task in today's society. Kate Winslet is gourgeous and impressive. My only disappointment is that Winslet and Lee haven't teamed up again since.
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Summary: 4 1/2 *s - Better than the book in my opinion!
Review: Let me say upfront, this is my least favourite Austen book. I found it slow, almost tedious and I had to force myself to finish it. It lacks the sparkle of her other novels and I did not see at all what Eleanor saw in Edward in the book. He was dull, dull, dull.I found Emma Thompson's screenplay much more upbeat, witty and fun than the book and the casting helps as well. Emma is spot-on as Eleanor, so proper and honorable. Kate Winslet is the perfect Marianne - all emotion and passion running headlong before thought. Greg Wise was absolutely yummy as Willoughby whose character got a bit kinder treatment from Ms Thompson than from Ms Austen. And Alan Rickman was terrific as the lovelorn but stalwart Colonel Brandon. Even Hugh Grant was welcome in the role of Edward (though I must say, I'm not a fan). Also some great performances from the supporting cast: Hugh Laurie was amusing as the snide Mr Palmer; Harriett Walter as the snobbish and nasty Fanny; Robert Hardy as the silly Sir John and Elizabeth Spriggs as the nosy Mrs. Jennings. As I said before I enjoyed this treatment better than the book. If you liked this, also try Persuasion starring Ciaran Hinds and Amanda Root(not to mention the more obvious Pride and Prejudice and Emma). Persuasion was, I believe, Ms Austen's last novel and it's definitely more contemplative and low-key in nature. You may also want to investigate a short story by Suzanne Allain "Incognito" which is very much in the spirit of Austen and Wilde. She's a promising new author who deserves a plug!
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Summary: Rich, nuanced, witty - a true gem!
Review: Emma Thompson's adaptation of Jane Austen's novel and Ang Lee's direction of it prove to be a stunning and talented combination. This story about the complexities of love, society, and family won my heart in the first few minutes with its excellent acting, smart dialogue, and lush period setting. The movie focuses primarily on the two oldest sisters of the Dashwood family - Elinor (Emma Thompson) and her younger sister Marianne (Kate Winslet.) Elinor is practical and independent-minded, caught between her societal position as a woman and what she wants for herself. In contrast, Marianne is impetuous, artistic, passionate; she pursues her emotions as though nothing else matters. When both sisters fall in love with different men, they react very differently to the awakening of their affections. The acting in this film could not have been any better. Although critics have complained that Emma Thompson is too old for the part of Elinor, she at once dispels all doubts with her expert performance. She becomes Elinor so thoroughly that it's difficult to imagine another actress tackling this role. As the romantic Marianne, Kate Winslet is charmingly breathless; she captures the essence of her character with seemingly no effort. Hugh Grant is awkwardly sincere as Edward, and the normally sinister Alan Rickman portrays with heartbreaking honesty the love-struck Colonel. To bring all this talent together, Ang Lee provides nuanced direction that captures both the beauty and the humanity of Austen's novel. On the surface, this is a quiet movie, but underneath the turmoil of life - whether in Austen's time or ours - simmers. Viewers who enjoy character-driven films should love it.
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Summary: My All-Time Favorite
Review: For once, the movie is better than the book. Blasphemy for some of you, but truly, Emma Thompson's screenplay is so well-written, you could sit down and read it -- with a cup of tea, of course -- and thoroughly enjoy every line. The sense of place, the musical score, the performances, and the warm humor make this a film to savor. Which I do, over and over again. I think I've seen it 30 times. Really. Whenever I'm asked, "What's your favorite movie," Sense & Sensibility is the first to come to mind.
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Summary: A Beautifully Done Film...
Review: This movie is beautifully filmed, and the acting is superb. Hugh Grant plays a wonderful Edward with his bumbling demeanor. I won't go into a plot summary because that's been covered pretty well here, but I laughed out loud in many places in the film. It is a subtle film of laughter and tears set in Regency England.
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Summary: Beautiful and Perfect
Review: Actors competing with one another - Emma Thompson, Hugh Grant, Kate Winslet, Alan Rickman, and even the youngest sister; Emma, the mature and sensible, Kate bubbling with romance, Hugh befitting to the situation and Alan, the silent lover and what not. Can there be so many good things in a movie? The movie, based on the classic novel by Jane Austen and beautifully screenplayed by Emma Thompson and directed by Ang Lee. The story revolves around thee Dashwood sisters who were once rich and famous but losing all of them and searching towards their destiny. The Goddess of wealth or happiness does not seem to be on their way for long and even if, not lasting. The elder sister Elinor - the sensible - and loves Ferras; the younger Marianne is very romantic and attracted deeply to Willoughby when Colonel Brandon loves Marianne. However his love is known only by Elinor until Marianne comes to know finally. If rich and perfect English locations, great costumes, superb and eloquent language, fine piece of acting are there to appreciate in the movie, Emma Thompson's great acting along with Screenplay adds further to it. Great movie to watch! If you would like to possess the novel, you got to add the DVD also into your collection.
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