Sense and sensibility (1995)
Sense and Sensibility is a 1995 period drama film directed by Ang Lee and based on Jane Austen’s 1811 novel of the same name. Emma Thompson wrote the screenplay and stars as Elinor Dashwood, while Kate Winslet plays Elinor’s younger sister Marianne.
When Elinor Dashwood’s (Emma Thompson) father dies, her family’s finances are crippled. After the Dashwoods move to a cottage in Devonshire, Elinor’s sister Marianne (Kate Winslet) is torn between the handsome John Willoughby (Greg Wise) and the older Colonel Brandon (Alan Rickman). Meanwhile, Elinor’s romantic hopes with Edward Ferrars (Hugh Grant) are hindered due to his prior engagement. Both Elinor and Marianne strive for love while the circumstances in their lives constantly change.
It is beautifully acted with a strong cast that portray each character as I genuinely imagine them to be. The scenery was stunning and quaintly elegant while the landscape was modest but dramatic simultaneously.
This is a beautifully filmed and superior production that quickly pulls you into the1820’s time frame in the bucolic and idyllic English countryside of Devonshire (known for it’s renowned Devon cream). Woolly sheep roam the hills, while riders gallop along astride stunning horses. Into this setting is woven the story of two sisters, one full of common sense and the other, full of passionate sensibilities.
The story is absolutely beautiful. In the 1990’s, all of Jane Austen’s huge novels were made into movies and some even in television series. Most of them were very good, but Sense and Sensibility really stood out and was the best. Most thanks to Emma Thompson and her brilliant screenplay, which was also her first.
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