Sense and Sensibility 1995/1996 by AverageMansReviews

Sense and Sensibility 1995/1996 by AverageMansReviews

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Warning: there is burning/cutting/animal waste/medical/reference to guns

After a death in the family: briefly; in the 19th Century we meet the Dashwood's; but because of their circumstances they now have to adjust to their new standard of living; our story mainly focuses around two sisters from this family;  Elinor and Marianne Dashwood [Emma Thompson & Kate Winslet:] the oldest of the three daughters is reserved and down to earth, whilst her sister; the middle child is more heart on her sleeve and love whilst her older sister leans more to duty first and so on and so forth.

Generally speaking: the framework and pacing of this 136 minutes long film is just a disaster, I mean hypothetically speaking for maybe the last 36 minutes there is some form of impetus of a usually solidly good pacing, but in the context of this film, it is a massive difference between having none to having some go to proceedings. So I can't remember if at all the last time I have actually witnessed a film having to function/run off/on a character developments and the casting/performances; I have to confess it is a very odd sensation, where these scenes/sequences feel really empty, which has nothing to do with the visual/cosmetic perspective. But to have a project to have your cast for a lot of your title is just weird; I know there isn't strictly a professional terminology but I'm sticking with it is just weird.

So based on everything I have just said so far; it is lucky we have excellent character versions of who they are meant to be with even back in 1995 some established names/performers other than the other two obviously; such as Hugh Grant as Edward Ferrars: he is from a wealthy family, but would be quite happy with essentially the simple life, Alan Rickman as Colonel Brandon: as you can tell by his rank, he is serves in the British Army and then we have Hugh Laurie as Mr. Palmer: he is a gentleman of local society; and for me he does consistently the best comedy that this film has to offer; his character type is one of those married that would possibly have been married for too long to his wife that likes to talk Charlotte Palmer performed by Imelda Staunton, as he comes out with from time to time these perfectly timed and executed comments; similar to someone reading the newspaper in fact I believe there is a usage of a newspaper or newspapers and then says the comment, there is some other comical comedy exchanges; including a play jousting/sword fight that has a comedic conclusion; so as you can see/read this film does have now and again something’s at its disposal to generate to fill up some on this empty space in these scenes and more importantly to make it at the very least watchable.

Art; the scenery, landscapes, wardrobe, accessories and other aspects are all quaint as they bring this period of history to life, but it should also be mentioned that all of these aspects are trying to help you do nicely? Fend off the boredom alongside the other positives of this project.

This film receives: 6/10, this film is good; as I have clearly been illustrating that the performances of this cast are very much the driving force behind this title, so I just chose a mark which is fair and on the whole a reflection of this film in its entirety and the person and I that watched this film together said at one point or another individually speaking of course; said that we were happy to have seen this film, but it is one of those films that I couldn't see me watching again, so it very much has that one time appeal to it, that is sure. This film does have many awards 33 Winners that includes but not limited to Academy Awards, USA 1996 Oscar Best Writing, Screenplay Based on Material Previously Produced or Published Emma Thompson and BAFTA Awards 1996 BAFTA Film Award Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role Kate Winslet. 50 Nominees which includes but not limited to 1996 Oscars Best Cinematography Michael Coulter and from the same award ceremony/event Best Costume Design Jenny Beavan John Bright and Screen Actors Guild Awards 1996 Actor Outstanding Performance by a Cast Hugh Grant Alan Rickman Emma Thompson Kate Winslet [this is one of those occasions where I need to point out that this is just a rough selection of awards, so yes even though I have brought up the award ceremony/events yes there are many other accredited awards at the events/ceremonys I just have been selective on one's I have chosen in any capacity.]