Sense and Sensibility (2008, DVD)

I'm a big Austin fan so what ever is out there I like. Having said that I did enjoy this version very much but many of the actors reminded me very much of the same actors that played in the version with Kate Winslet,Emma Thompson and Hugh Grant. I still liked it anyway.

I love this version on "Sense and Sensibility". In my opinion, BBC does a
wonderful job translationg Jane Austens works to the screen. And with the
bonus DVD "Miss Austen Regrets", you can't go wrong.

I loved the Sense and Sensibility with Emma Thompson and Kate Winslet but always felt somehow that the casting was a bit off. I stumbled upon this adaptation on Netflix and was thrilled to find that it was beautifully done and I have to say now my favorite adaptation. The scenery is stunning and the casting superb, particularly Eleanor. The age ranges of the sisters is much closer and feels more fitting with the actual storyline. The character differentiations - Eleanor's logical, pragmatic yet hopeful nature contrasted with Marianne's youth and exuberance and overt romanticism is much more believable I felt in this adaptation - they seem like real characters. And I think the progression for Marianne from the youthful infatuation with Willoughby and the progression to her realization of her affection for Colonel Brandon also feel more human and less like she's "settling". Also the age difference between Brandon and Marianne doesn't feel like as great a gap. And Eleanor and Edward are well matched in age and the chemistry is fabulous.

Overall, every single actor shines in their roles and performances. It feels just like a more honest adaptation overall and a must see for any fan of Jane Austen or English period drama in general.

I bought the Sense and Sensibility (2008, DVD) because I missed seeing the last part of it on Masterpiece Theater. This adaptation was done by Andrew Davies who has done several other British productions. This was wonderfully done and the cinematography was beautiful. This is the best Sense and Sensibility depiction I have seen. The characters are excellently cast, especially the part of Eleanor Dashwood. The actress captures her conflicting emotions in a way that allows her to appear in control yet warmly human. This DVD also included a bonus DVD of the Masterpiece Theater's presentation of Miss Austen Regrets, a fictitious account of what Jane Austen's life may have been like. Both were very well done. If you are a Jane Austen fan then you won't be disappointed!

I love this movie. I think it may have surpassed Pride & Predjudice as my new favorite movie. I have watched it over a dozen times since I bought it. Love it. Now I have the book to see how politically correct the movie was done.

I loved this movie and i knew that i wanted it for my collection. I love Edmond in this. It it takes a different look at the character of Maryanne then in the one with Kate Winslet. I feel that the movie goes into more depth about the characters and you love them even more. Edmond is a dream!!