Review of Sense and Sensibility (1995) by Jennifer C — 01 Feb 2010

Loved Alan Rickman and Kate Winslet...oh, and Hugh Laurie's dry humour was excellent.

This review of Sense and Sensibility (1995) was written by Jennifer C on 01 Feb 2010.

Sense and Sensibility has generally received very positive reviews.

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