Review of Sense and Sensibility (1995) by Teressa N — 19 May 2009

This movie perfectly portrays the lure and instability of romance versus tried and true, slow and steady mature love.

This review of Sense and Sensibility (1995) was written by Teressa N on 19 May 2009.

Sense and Sensibility has generally received very positive reviews.

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