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Sense and Sensibility

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Original title

Sense and Sensibility

Year

1995

Running time

135 min.

Country

United Kingdom

Director

Ang Lee

Screenwriter

Emma Thompson. Novel: Jane Austen

Cast

Music

Patrick Doyle

Cinematography

Michael Coulter

Producer

Co-production United Kingdom-United States;

Columbia Pictures, Mirage Entertainment

Genre

Drama. Romance | Romantic Drama. Melodrama. Costume Drama. 19th Century

Movie Groups

Jane Austen Adaptations

Synopsis

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.

Awards: 1995: Oscar: Best Adapted Screenplay. 7 Nominations

1995: 2 Golden Globes: Best Movie: Drama, Adapted Screenplay. 6 Nominations

1995: 3 BAFTA Awards: Best Movie, Actress (Thompson) and Sup. (Winslet). 12 nom.

1995: 3 Awards National Board of Review: Movie, Actress (Emma Thompson), Director

1995: New York Film Critics Circle: Best Director & Best Screenplay. 4 Nominations

1995: Los Angeles Film Critics Association: Best Screenplay. 2 Nominations

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Critics' reviews

"This rapturous romance is not only laugh-out-loud funny but demonstrates how little humankind has evolved in matters of the heart"

Rita Kempley: The Washington Post
"The movie, elegantly directed by Ang Lee, luminously brings to life Austen’s vision of the dance of the sexes. The final romantic epiphany is a stunner"

Owen Gleiberman: Entertainment Weekly
"Entertaining and amusing (...) Rating: ★★½ (out of 4)"

Roger Ebert: Chicago Sun-Times
"A sparkling, colorful and utterly contemporary comedy of manners."

Janet Maslin: The New York Times
"A film about which one can only complain that it’s almost too much of a good thing."

Todd McCarthy: Variety
"Thompson has had the good sense and sensitivity to get Austen right, while letting Winslet steal the show."

Mike Clark: USA Today
"This movie, made with love and wit, reminds us how much charm, liveliness, passion, good sense--and sensibility--Jane Austen provides."

Michael Wilmington: Chicago Tribune
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23 My Favorite Romantic Dramas (148)
28 My Favorite Book to Film Adaptation (59)

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