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Dec 13, 1995 · The screenplay, adapted from Austen by Emma Thompson, takes wicked delight in setting up scenes that would be farce in France a few generations later, but here still play as drama (with an undertone of dry humor).
Sense and Sensibility is an uncommonly deft, very funny Jane Austen adaptation, marked by Emma Thompson's finely tuned performance. When Elinor Dashwood's (Emma Thompson) father dies, her...
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Sense and Sensibility is lighthearted and sparkly to all appearances, but there is also a darker side to this novel. It depicts the late 18-century English gentry, a social environment where romantic love is chiefly governed by financial considerations and parental interference.
Sense and Sensibility is a richly rewarding story of manners from one of the world's greatest novelists. Full of feeling, humor, and beautifully realized characters, this book is treasured by teens and adults who enjoy a complex romantic page-turner.
A lush and witty adaptation of Jane Austen's novel. Read Common Sense Media's Sense and Sensibility review, age rating, and parents guide.
Dec 26, 2011 · My favourite film: Sense and Sensibility. Continuing our writers' favourite film series, Paul Laity casts off his cool to reveal a partiality for Ang Lee's Austen adaptation. Is this quite the...
99+ Photos. Drama Romance. Rich Mr. Dashwood dies, leaving his second wife and her three daughters poor by the rules of inheritance. The two eldest daughters are the title opposites. Director. Ang Lee. Writers. Jane Austen. Emma Thompson. Stars. Emma Thompson. Kate Winslet. James Fleet. See production info at IMDbPro. RENT/BUY. from $3.59.
