Sense And Sensibility Movie
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Lose your heart and come to your senses.
When Mr. Dashwood dies, he must leave the bulk of his estate to the son by his first marriage, which leaves his second wife and three daughters (Elinor, Marianne, and Margaret) in straitened circumstances. They are taken in by a kindly cousin, but their lack of fortune affects the marriageability of both practical Elinor and romantic Marianne. When Elinor forms an attachment for the wealthy Edward Ferrars, his family disapproves and separates them. And though Mrs. Jennings tries to match the worthy (and rich) Colonel Brandon to her, Marianne finds the dashing and fiery Willoughby more to her taste. Both relationships are sorely tried. But this is a romance, and through the hardships and heartbreak, true love and a happy ending will find their way for both the sister who is all sense and the one who is all sensibility.
| James Fleet | John Dashwood |
| Tom Wilkinson | Mr. Dashwood |
| Harriet Walter | Fanny Ferrars Dashwood |
| Kate Winslet | Marianne Dashwood |
| Emma Thompson | Elinor Dashwood |
| Gemma Jones | Mrs. Dashwood |
| Hugh Grant | Edward Ferrars |
| Emilie François | Margaret Dashwood |
| Elizabeth Spriggs | Mrs. Jennings |
| Robert Hardy | Sir John Middleton |
| Ian Brimble | Thomas |
| Isabelle Amyes | Betsy |
| Alan Rickman | Col. Christopher Brandon |
| Greg Wise | John Willoughby |
| Alexander John | Curate |
| Ang Lee |
7.60 out of 10 (19692 votes)
Visitor Reviews
a masterpiece in every way
posted on 13 Jul 2009This is the best Jane Austen adaptation ever. It is peopled by great actors that fit into their roles perfectly, all of them. I also think this is an excellent way to make English literature accessible to younger people from other countries (apart from Harry Potter, of course).Interestingly enough, Ang Lee (the director) is not English, but nevertheless or maybe actually because of that he manages to direct this -as Alan Rickman puts it- "quintessentially English comedy of manners" in such a brilliant way. And with it's stunningly beautiful scenery and music this is an absolute must for everybody who likes to see a good film.
Could you possibly ask for more?
posted on 13 Jul 2009This is my all time favourite adaption of one of the best novels ever made. And since it's filled with my favourite actors and actresses (except from Hugh Grant, of course...) I was pretty exalted about seeing it for the first time.Now I've seen it like ten times and I find more and more to love about it. Emma Thompson should have a thousands oscars for her beautiful deeds in this film, not only as an excellent actress but also as the one who changed the novel to a script. she's done everything right. and could Ang Lee possibly have found any better actors for the parts? I really doubt. Kate Winslet is stunning as Marianne, the wild, strong girl who got full attention from two very special men. Hugh Grant gives us the usual performance of a nervous, very English guy (please, could someone give him a different part, at least once!) but I forgive him in this lovely film however. and Alan Rickman- he's just wonderful! He gives Brandon the right amount of sadness, tenderness and love- and sweeps anyone of their feet just by being in the scene. And God, that voice! Why on earth would Marianne chose anyone else but him?Emma Thompson is probably the best actress ever. I adore her. Her performance is brilliant. She's brilliant. The whole film is so brilliant!
Thompson's a genius
posted on 10 Jul 2009This comment will focus on Emma Thompson, because she is an astounding actress. Although somewhat lame in films with modern issues, she is the ultimate woman to portray life as it was a hundred or so years ago.This film is very good, doesn't feel like the 2hrs 40 minutes it is, but it's Emma who makes it happen. I could watch this film only for her brilliant performance.Of course, Hugh Grant is pretty good as usual, and Kate Winslet is good also. And Alan Rickman - wow, I love that guy's voice, I'd die to have a voice like his.
Emma Can Break Your Heart
posted on 25 Jun 2009Wow, here's an emotional story that gets you involved and wears you out by the end. I wears you out not from action, but from watching two good ladies suffer heartbreaks one after the other. This is not my normal viewing fare but I am big fan of two things this movie has to offer: (1) Emma Thompson and (2) incredible visuals.Few people were better in the 1990s at playing the sensible-sweet-wholesome and pretty and-always unfairly ignored woman than Thompson (see The Remains Of The Day and Howards End). Your heart aches for this woman whose characters always deserve better than what they receive.. Her facial expressions alone convey pain better than anyone I've ever seen on film. This is perhaps her best work and it was justice she was honored for it. It was refreshing to see Alan Rickman actually place a nice guy and Kate Winslet was appealing, too - a far cry from spoiled brat role in the film that gave her stardom, Titantic.One tip that I found useful in watching this movie. If you are not British, you might switch on the English subtitles to better understand the dialog and the phraseology of early 19th century England, in which this story takes place.The only problem with using the subtitles is that it detracts from marveling at these visuals. This is one of the prettiest films I have ever seen, on both the inside and outside scenes. It's just gorgeous cinematography frame after frame with beautiful colors. Nice music score, too.This kind of story is a bit too soap opera-like for my normal tastes but to watch Thompson and to ogle the colors, sets and scenery makes it all a rewarding experience. For women who like these kind of Jane Austen stories, this must really be a special film. For the rest of us, it's still very much worth seeing, and adding to one's DVD collection. It''s great film-making.
Kate Winslet and Emma Thompson are memorable!
posted on 16 Jun 2009It was about one year ago when I bought "Sense and sensibility" by Jane Austen, my reading had been slow, however, I have enjoyed the book like it was a treasure from the generations! Jane Austen's peculiar writing intrigues me all the time - Jane Austen was a watcher, a very attent watcher, and her writing was a simply divine portrayal of English society's behavior.While I was reading "Sense and sensibility" I came to IMDb to check what was the most recent version (I mean, the recent versions are always easier to find out), yes, it was Emma Thompson's. Well, when I finished the book, I bought this movie and watched it at my home. I agree that now movies are fake - they are unfunny and uninteresting - but of course there's exceptions to everything - and "Sense and Sensibility" is part of the exception. Did you ever notice that since the 80's that movies are not that stylish? "Sense and sensibility" makes us thing that everything is fine and there isn't any problem with cinema today - sure, there is a problem, in my opinion! This was refreshing, beautiful and stylish. This movie was made recently (it was made 13 years ago, I don't call it "old") and I thought maybe it wouldn't work and it was a serious responsibility to adapt a classic in this times, however, it worked perfectly! It worked perfectly just like "Little Women" and "Pride and prejudice", no? I think if you adapt a classic the unique thing that you need to make it work is include in the script just the essential scenes and never - really never - change the meaning, the moral, the message of the classic. "Sense and sensibility" (screenplay by Emma Thompson, incredible writing, congrats!) isn't completely altered from the book -it has the essential scenes and the right meaning - and there's some details - that could be cut (however most of them were quite romantic and full of beauty) but weren't, and that's a bonus.Another thing that never must be taken out from a classic is the personality of the characters but everybody knows that! However, some details of the personality of the characters (the most insignificant details) must be well portrayed! It's just like imagining a movie about yourself, and the screen player or the director or the producer or whatsoever decides to cut an insignificant characteristic from your person, they will think "It doesn't matter" but it matters, it really does. Thank God - the characters are fantastic, the actors made a great work with them and also Thompson didn't forget to emphasize the most insignificant characteristics from the characters.In fact, this movie is wonderful! The script is, indeed, well written and very loyal and faithful to Austen's masterpiece. (Thompson, of course, wrote some of her own ideas and I think Emma is very very creative and created something unforgettable!). The cast makes anyone drop tears of happiness, what's better in this, it's the excellent performance that Winslet and Thompson gave - Winslet is really the sensible one and Thompson the "sense" one! I think they both did a marvellous work with the characters and made them come to life! The sets, the wardrobe and the furniture is excellent! 19th century in England is well portrait in this movie.Have you read Jane Austen's masterpiece? If you did it, you will love it.
Sense and Sensibility
posted on 04 Jun 2009Based on the popular book by Jane Austen, with the Oscar winning screenplay by Emma Thompson, and directed by BAFTA and Golden Globe nominated Ang Lee (Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon; Brokeback Mountain) made it sound pretty good. It is a good film, but to be honest, I only wanted to see it for the amount of good British actors and actresses appearing in it. It is mainly a story of class or something with some marriages, a death, and obviously a load of the best of British talents ever. Starring BAFTA winning, and Oscar and Golden Globe nominated (for actress) Emma Thompson as Elinor Dashwood, the gorgeous BAFTA winning, and Oscar and Golden Globe nominated Kate Winslet as Marianne Dashwood, BAFTA nominated Alan Rickman as Colonel Brandon, Hugh Grant as Edward Ferrars, Greg Wise as John Willoughby, Bridget Jones' Gemma Jones as Mrs. Dashwood, Imogen Stubbs as Lucy Steele, BAFTA nominated Elizabeth Spriggs as Mrs. Jennings, Tom Wilkinson as Mr. Dashwood, The Vicar of Dibley's James Fleet as John Dashwood, Imelda Staunton as Charlotte Palmer, Hugh Laurie as Mr. Palmer and Sugar Rush's Richard Lumsden as Robert Ferrars. I couldn't exactly understand the entire story, in fact, I don't think I finished the film. But what I do remember and understand was pretty good. It was nominated for Best Cinematography, Best Costume Design, Best Music for Patrick Doyle and Best Picture, it won the BAFTA for Best Film, and it was nominated for the Anthony Asquith Award for Film Music, Best Cinematography, Best Costume Design, Best Make Up/Hair, Best Production Design, Best Adapted Screenplay, the David Lean Award for Direction, and it won the Golden Globes for Best Motion Picture - Drama and Best Screenplay, and it was nominated for Best Original Score. It was number 70 on 100 Years, 100 Passions. Worth watching!
Brilliant adaptation.
posted on 17 May 2009This, along with the BBC version of Pride and Prejudice, is Jane Austen at it's finest. The film is beautifully written, magically directed, and the characters are superbly portrayed. Alan Rickman shines as Col. Brandon. He steals the movie away. This is certainly a must see for nearly everyone.
A wonderful film with a terrific cast very romantic ideal to watch on a rainy day.
posted on 11 May 2009Based on the book by Jane Austen this film tells the story of the Dashwood sisters reserved and strong Elinor(Emma Thompson) and romantic outgoing Marianne(Kate Winslet) and their mother(Gemma Jones)along with their younger sister Margeret they start a new life living in a cottage near a rich relation Sir John(Robert Hardy).Marianne falls in love with local man Willoughby(Greg Wise)while Elinor continues to hide her feelings for Edward Ferrars(Hugh Grant)the brother of their half brothers wife Fanny who now own the Dashwood home following the death of their father.Col Brandon(Alan Rickman)who is introduced to the family because he is a friend of Sir John falls in love with Marianne and it is their relationship that I think makes the story so memorable can she return his feelings and see that they are meant to be together or not.With memorable performances from the cast especially Kate Winslet as Marianne, Alan Rickman as Col Brandon and Emma Thompson as Elinor. This is a very romantic and well made film that deserves to be brought to be enjoyed again and again.
Sense and Sensibility 1995/ 1981 Mini-series
posted on 08 Apr 2009Emma Thompson gave and outstanding performance to Miss Dashwood and the supporting cast with Hugh Grant made me appreciate why I liked Jane Austen's movie so well. I also enjoyed the version made it 1981 the T.V miniseries with Irene Richards and Tracey Childs. Both versions were true to the book. I have read all of Jane Austen's works.I have several Jane Austen's works on DVD. I own Persausion, 3 different versions of Pride and Prejudice, Northanger Abbey. This shows that I truly enjoy and look all her literature. For those people who are Jane Austen's fans check out her books as well as the other movies adapted from them.
the most touching scenes
posted on 08 Apr 2009It's indisputable that this movie is one of the greatest in the film history,which must have conquered numerous hearts and souls, young and old. There are many touching scenes one could choose throughout the movie which naturally may vary from one viewer to another depending on his/her sense and sensibility. I find the following two scenes most tear squeezing and touching: (a) When Marianne whispered on her sick bed a tender heartfelt 'thank you' to the distant Colonel while the man was just about to withdraw from her room after having finished doing what he was assigned. (b) When Elinor was smiling in tears toward the ending when Edward professed sincerely to her that he had remained an unmarried man and that his affection for her was, and always will be, hers.
Another beautiful Ang Lee film
posted on 30 Mar 2009Ang Lee is quickly and quietly turning into one of my favorite directors it seems. I have now seen four of his films and every one of them is brilliant and beautiful. Sense and Sensibility should not have been attractive to me:
Not only am I not crazy about period pieces and Jane Austen, but I'm even less crazy about Kate Winslet. However, the acting, the lush, beautiful cinematography and beautiful score won me over in a big way.Sense and Sensibility stars Emma Thompson and Kate Winslet as sisters, who are left poor after their father dies, therefore are basically poison for future husbands because of their lack of a dowry to offer. This doesn't stop them from love, however, which causes many problems and heart break.
Thompson is the `sensible' sister. She is reserved and nurturing, while Winslet is the overtly passionate and artistic one. Their acting, as well as the excellent supporting cast's performances are wonderful and believable. The real star is the direction however. The incredible landscapes and the beautiful cinematography is a character in itself. In one particular scene, Winslet is taking a walk after hearing some unfortunate news, and the very atmosphere around her envelops her and makes the scene so much more fulfilling. Ang Lee is a brilliant artist, and has shown such amazing versatility with his portfolio of work that anytime I hear that a new Lee film is going to be released I will see it unconditionally.An excellent film that is more drama than comedy – I highly recommend it.--Shelly
one word: wow.
posted on 03 Mar 2009This is a truly great movie. It is one that I can watch over and over, yet can never seem to get enough of! Kate Winslet is gorgeous, Emma Thomson is inspiring, and Hugh Grant shines in this unforgettable film. I have always loved a good movie; one i can sink into and fall in love with the characters. I feel that Sense and Sensibility presents all these things to the audience. There is love, heartbreak, humour and great music. (my applause to Kate Winslet for her unforgettable versions of "Weep You No More Sad Fountains" and "The Dream" ...so beautiful.) If you have not seen this movie, please go RIGHT now to rent it...or even ADD it to your video library! I must say it is well worth it! And if you have seen it. ....you know what i mean.Brava! Brava! Bravo!Here are some other movies of this sort that i think this type of audience may enjoy:Pride and Prejudice. starring Colin Firth and Jennifer Ehle.Emma. starring Gwyneth Paltrow and Jeremy Northam.Ever After. starring Drew Barrymore and Dougray Scott.
A subtle masterpiece
posted on 19 Feb 2009I saw this movie in a cinema back in 1996 and since that June I have seen it about a dozen times. It is true, that being an ardent lover of the so-called Romantic (as if the 13th century couldn't be Romantic or 17th, but these things are academic nonsense) period I can enjoy even minor pieces of period cinema, however this is most probably the best film set in the early 19th century. Although it centers on the relationship of the two sisters and their respective romantic relationships, it also seems to be a salute to the period itself in its precise description of the English country society. It is truthful to Jane Austen's novel, but Emma Thompson's script is fine in its own right, with many omissions and additions to the novel. The acting is superb, Kate Winslet as the typical Romantic dreamer (sensibility) is breathtaking (try not to be moved when her character wanders in the rain to see the house of her beloved and when she whispers half-deranged: 'Willoughby, Willoughby, Willoughby.') is perfect as is Emma Thompson as the rational but equally tormented older sister(sense). Greg Wise is perfect as the dashing semi-Byronic hero Willoughby and Allan Rickman as the mellow Brandon. To say nothing of the art direction, the music or the fantastic image composition. I would recommend everyone with some sort of emotional subtlety to see this film, for the story, the wit, the period and the imagery.
Nothing like it!
posted on 17 Jan 2009If there could ever be a more wonderful movie, filled with famous quotes and beautiful sonnets I would be the first critique it. Sense and Sensibility, (novel written by Jane Austen), is one of the most romantic movies I have enjoyed without having to turn away from 'rated' scene's. Not only is it full, of passion, romance and laughs it's a film most women can likely relate too, even today! If your a romantic, movies don't get much better... except for maybe Pride and Prejudice... hehehe....
The BEST movie ever made!
posted on 05 Jan 2009This is by far the best movie I have EVER seen! I found absolutely NO FAULT with this. As a Jane Austen and Emma Thompson fan, I knew I had to see this. Also, it deserved the awards it received as well. I recommend this to anyone, great writing, acting, directing, producing and everything else possible that could be done to make such a grand movie! A complete ***** star with me!
The British movie for people who hate British movies
posted on 30 Nov 2008Until I was twelve, I hated all things having to do with Britain, especially British movies. Then I saw "Sense and Sensibility," and I changed my mind. I have never been so engrossed in a film and its characters before. Emma Thompson's Elinor is flawless. She had the balance of restraint and emotion that Elinor needed. Kate Winslet's Marianne made me cry. I don't care if Hugh Grant was too pretty to be Edward, he did a great job anyway. If you hate British films, watch this one! It has both comedy and drama, and it will change your outlook completely.
Amazing movie
posted on 15 Nov 2008An amazing movie with an amazing cast. The film is very loyal to the story of Jane Austen. I have to say that both Emma Thompson and Kate Winslet are great and perfectly portrait the search for the true love ( Kate as Mariane) and the reason and respect for the imposed ( Emma). Alan Rickman with his irresistible charm is perfect as the hero Colonel Brandon. I must confess, that the first time I saw the movie, I haven't enjoy it very much, perhaps because, I think this is a movie you need to see more than once to appreciate all the details of the story. The end is surprising, at least for me it was, but this last scene is just beautiful in all senses. I highly recommend this movie to those who love historical and romantic classics. And also for Rickmaniacs like me!
More Lee than Austen (in a good way)
posted on 31 Oct 2008Re-watching this film recently, it struck me just how influenced it is by its absolutely brilliant director and how this allows a more sombre and less comic note to be stuck that would be usual with an Austen adaption (think Emma, P and P, or even Clueless!) The women are utterly isolated and alone in a cruel society - and Lee provides wonderful images of this, as when Marianne scuttles through the grey empty rooms of the new cottage, almost blending into them colour- wise, or when she is a mere speck of white on a hilly field. The costumes and landscapes may be beautiful, as has been reiterated in the comments, but they are also restricting, encumbering, blinkering and harmful: Marianne breaks her ankle, catches pneumonia. The women sometimes seem reduced to nodding bonnets! The green hills are forever about to be swathed in grey mist as it always rains (an ongoing joke in the film). In many ways this can be read as a companion piece to the wonderful Ice Storm. Both reveal through sympathetic character portrayal the feel of a period, and both build up to sudden groundswell of emotion. In the Ice Storm, the denouement will be tragic. (I REVEAL END HERE _ BUT SHOULD HARDLY BE SURPRISE!) Here, the audience can finally melt alongside Elinor - what relief her tears are for us all! and Lee's restraint, quiet observation, and subtle greys and greens gives way to a true Austen finish with happy marriages and a shot of silver coins being flung against blue sky, as for once, the rule of money and rain is abandoned.
timeless romantic comedy. One to watch again and again
posted on 25 Sep 2008This movie follows the lives and loves of two sisters, Marianne (Kate Winslet) and Eleanor Dashwood (Emma Thompson).Their father has just died and as their brother inherits everything, they are left virtually penniless. Eleanor (Sense),rises to the occasion when left to cope with her mother and two younger sisters, and holds the family together. She is not so good with matters of the heart however, and hides her feelings for the dashing Edward Ferrars.Marianne (Sensibility) on the other hand is headstrong, heartstrong and not afraid to show her feelings. She falls for handsome young Willoughby, a soulful young man who seems perfect. However despite being the romantic of the family she is not immediately successful in love.The actors in this movie make the most of an excellent story and script, with brilliant performances by Thompson and Winslet. Hugh Grant, Greg Wise and Alan Rickman are all excellent as the suitors. Watch out for Hugh Laurie as the sarcastic and impatient husband- this movie is worth seeing for his lines alone.This movie made me laugh and cry in very quick succession, and is not quickly forgotten. A must see, one to buy and treasure.
A Golden Bear winner wins a solitary academy award for a "picture-postcard" effort from a Chinese director
posted on 16 Jul 2009I am always interested in how a movie is received on both sides of the Atlantic. This is a film that won the top award at Berlin, but picked up a well deserved academy award for Emma Thompson--not for her acting skills but for her writing skills. Turning Jane Austen into delectable cinema is not an easy chore.The film is unusual. Chinese director Ang Lee ("Crouching tiger, hidden dragon") is not an obvious director that could have brought this literary work on screen--yet he deserves full credit in making the film as a top notch Britisher would have done. Even the executive producer is an American director of no mean repute--Sidney Pollack, who must have known that he was investing in a winner.I applaud Mr Lee for working with cinematographer Michael Coulter to make a film with so many shots that could have made so many picture-postcards. English landscapes have rarely looked so lovely. Details like ladies negotiating horse droppings make the film realistic or the silent appraisal by Willoughby's lady friend of Mariannae Dashwood (Kate Winslet) at the dance are executed with care and intelligence, not common in Chinese cinema. Mr Lee is truly international.Alan Rickman, for once, restrains his histrionics and is a pleasure to watch him interact with well chosen cast.What this film achieves is not merely introduce Jane Austen to new readers, but also argue that literary works can be modified intelligently on screen, without losing authenticity of the original, not just by the English but by people from far away lands. The Berlin Festival jury realized this very well.