Customer Reviews
jane austin fan 
2008-05-27
If you are a jane austin fan , then this is a wonderful movie, well worth the investment. I actually like it better than another longer version i saw-it's full of great actors and great acting. get a bowl of popcorn and enjoy..
Bewitched Mind, Ensnared Sense and Sensibility 2008-05-18
After having had my mind bewitched and my senses ensnared by Alan Rickman after watching him in the Harry Potter movies I started looking up Rickman clips on YouTube and then I decided that I needed my own collection of Alan Rickman movies. Sense and Sensibility is the first AR film I've purchased. It is glorious and beautiful and most likely the most perfect example of a Rickman movie, save for Harry Potter. The whole movie is wonderful and I've watched it several times already. Emma Thompson and Ang Lee did everything so perfectly that I cannot find fault with this movie. It is everything a romantic English drama should be and all of the actors were perfectly cast. Of course my favorite is Alan Rickman, but I loved the chemistry and dynamics between all of the principals. Hugh Grant is really sweet and gorgeous in this movie too and Emma Thompson is beyond reproach. Probably the best scene in this movie is at the end between Emma Thompson and Hugh Grant, but I won't describe it just in case you have not yet seen this movie. It was awesome and it made me cry. Kate Winslet was great too, although her character is kind of a pain in the neck. This film is what a great romantic story is all about, unlike Titanic in which I thought the script and the dialogue were ridiculous and dreadful and there was a total lack of chemistry between Kate Winslet and Leo DiCaprio, which is too bad, because Winslet is a fabulous actor. Now for the question all us romantics have asked ourselves: Why would anyone choose Willoughby over Alan Rickman??? Here's another thought for all the Harry Potter fans. Wouldn't it be great to see a whole movie about Severus Snape in heaven with Lily, played by Kate Winslet?
good experience 2008-05-17
All went well. The DVD arrived in a timely manner, and in perfect condition.
The best of its genre 2008-05-16
That such a classic should be not only brought to the screen, but in such as way as to be better than the book is just remarkable. Emma Thompson and Alan Rickman are pure magic, and Hugh Grant is excellent also. The countryside will make you think you're back in early 1800 England. Truly remarkable.
Great performance by Kate Winslet 
2008-05-09
Good movie, but I recommend you read Jane Austen's book Sense and Sensibility first. The movie is not exactly like the book , but still enjoyable. I enjoyed Kate Winslet's performance. I thought Emma Thompson was too old to play this role..she's supposed to be 19 yrs old in the book, she looks like she can be Kate Winslet's mother. Hugh Grant does a great job playing Edward Ferrars. Overall a very good movie.
Sense and Sensibility 2008-07-07
This is a typical Jane Austen romance, beautifully written and masterfully performed. The witty dialogue is well casted and acted by charming and professional perfomers. Highly recommended, especially for Jane Austen fans.
Love Anything Austen 2008-06-21
Again, the movie brought the characters to life. Please read the book, wonderful introduction to the movie.
Emma Thompson, as always, gave a great performance.
Perfection 2008-06-06
This movie was well done. I loved the beautiful scenes of the English countryside, they made it feel as though you were there. The chemistry between all the actors was very strong and every scene just flowed so naturally. They really did a gorgeous job on this movie I don't think you will be disappointed. I do want to recommend you read the book first, it's always a good tribute to the author, as well as to see what the author was trying to portray. Some other movie recommendations would be "Emma" with Paltrow, "Pride & Prejudice" both A&E and Knightley versions`, and I know this is not an Austen movie but I just want to throw it in "A Room with a View" such a great movie. As for books that are similar but not exactly like Austen, the authors would be Victoria Holt aka Jean Plaidy (Mistress of Mellyn for starters), E.M. Forester, Bronte sisters, and Philippa Gregory are all very entertaining reads.
A "Must Have" For Your Romantic DVD Collection 2008-06-02
The product is exactly as advertised and arrived in a timely manner. What's more, the price is even competitive, which means I don't have to wait in a long line at Walmart to purchase it. Who could ask for more?
My favorite S&S movie 2008-06-01
I am a Janeite, and I love Austen's books AND the movies that have been made from them. I have seen just about every tv and movie adaptation, and this is my favorite version of Sense and Sensibility. The acting and cinematography are a delight.
If you are a purist, it seems that Emma Thompson or Ang Lee chose to make Edward Ferras (played by Hugh Grant)a bit more sympathetic in the movie than he is in the book. However, I found this to be thoroughly forgivable and not distracting.
This movie sticks closely to the Austen plot, is historically accurate, and has fascinating characters brought to life by extremely talented actors. If this genre of film holds any interest for you, this is a winner!
