Review of Sense and Sensibility (1995) by Remi L — 12 May 2011

"Sense and Sensibility" is the story of two daughters who must be married off after their father passes so that they can be provided for. Now these two (Kate Winslet's Marianne and Emma Thomspons's Elinor) must now prepare themselves for romance (or none at all) within the confines of courtship and marriage.

I don't know what it is about these period pieces that just draws me in, but the girly girl in me thoroughly enjoyed Ang Lee's "Sense and Sensibility." This is Lee's niche: romance, drama, heartbreak. Not action films ("The Incredible Hulk"). It was different seeing Alan Rickman playing anyone other than Snape from the Harry Potter series, but he was very likeable and believable in his role as the stoic Colonel Brandon (though I missed his sarcasm and snark). Hugh Grant was loveable as always as Edward Ferrars, the eligible bachelor, the typical Knight in Shining Armor (with a secret). If you're into chick flicks and old school European romance, give this film a look-see.