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Sense And Sensibility
1995
When Henry Dashwood dies unexpectedly, his estate must pass on by law to his son from his first marriage, John and wife Fanny. But these circumstances leave Mr. Dashwood's current wife, and daughters Elinor, Marianne and Margaret, without a home and with barely enough money to live on. Though John and Fanny inherit the family's .. Read more
| Starring | Emma Thompson, Alan Rickman, Kate Winslet, Hugh Grant |
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| Director | Ang Lee |
| Run time | 131 mins |
| Genres | Drama |
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A high-spirited romance that is a joy to watch; Emma Thompson's casting as Elinor (who is a 19-year-old in the book) slightly undermines Austen's intent, but does not reduce the pleasure the film provides.
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11 out of 11 people found this review helpful
well-worth persevering with
This is essentially an Emma Thompson film; she wrote the script and plays one of the key characters. She does look a little old for the part whereas Kate Winslet looks just right. However, Emma Thompson has a fine touch with the dialogue and, anyway, she is a good actress with one of the friendliest faces in movies. Alan Rickman is simply excellent; he improves virtually any movie he's in. Hugh Grant is good without making a lasting impression - he's only on screen a short time compared to the others. The locations are good and overall you are likely to enjoy this film.
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Most recent members' review
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2 out of 2 people found this review helpful
A pleasent surprise!
You know, I really didn't think this film would be for me at all.
However, it's beautifully filmed, funny, engaging and effortlessly charming.
Ang Lee brings an outsiders view of England to this most English classic and makes a masterpiece.
There's nothing better than sitting down grudgingly to watch a film and finding out you're completely wrong and it's a gem. -
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Emma Thompson: Top of the Class
- 03 Jun 2009
Thank heavens for Emma Thompson! The House of Lords may fall. Our MPs may act like lemmings, and poor old Susan Boyle is surely the British cultural icon we deserve… but as this week’s cinema release Last Chance Harvey proves, Emma Thompson prevails, a comforting reminder of Empire and order, a Britain where quality, common sense and self-deprecating wit trump tabloid fame and sleaze. She would demur, I’m sure, but Thompson is your mum’s idea of what a British film star Read more
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