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Title: Sense and Sensibility (1995)
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| Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
| James Fleet | ... | John Dashwood | |
| Tom Wilkinson | ... | Mr. Dashwood | |
| Harriet Walter | ... | Fanny Dashwood | |
| Kate Winslet | ... | Marianne Dashwood | |
| Emma Thompson | ... | Elinor Dashwood | |
| Gemma Jones | ... | Mrs. Dashwood | |
| Hugh Grant | ... | Edward Ferrars | |
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Emilie François | ... | Margaret Dashwood |
| Elizabeth Spriggs | ... | Mrs. Jennings | |
| Robert Hardy | ... | Sir John Middleton | |
| Ian Brimble | ... | Thomas | |
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Isabelle Amyes | ... | Betsy |
| Alan Rickman | ... | Colonel Brandon | |
| Greg Wise | ... | John Willoughby | |
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Alexander John | ... | Curate |
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 their 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 John Willoughby more to her taste. Both relationships are sorely tried. Written by Kathy Li
Wow, 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.