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Sense & Sensibility : Complete BBC Series [2008]

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Binding : DVD
EAN : 5014503253325
Label : 2 Entertain Video
Manufacturer : 2 Entertain Video
Publisher : 2 Entertain Video
Release date : 2008-01-14
Title : Sense & Sensibility : Complete BBC Series [2008]
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Audience rating : Universal, suitable for all
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Number of items : 1
Original release date : 2008-01-01
Region code : 2
Studio : 2 Entertain Video
Theatrical releaseDate : 2008

Editorial reviews

Amazon.co.uk review
From the pen of Andrew Davies, the man who's brought some of the finest literary adaptations to the small screen in recent years, comes the BBC’s new take on Jane Austen’s Sense & Sensibility. Running across three episodes, it proves to be as much as a sumptuous treat as much of Davies' previous endeavours.

Austen’s story of the Dashwood sisters and a romance with John Willoughby is a familiar one (and it was realised quite brilliantly in Ang Lee’s film adaptation in 1996), and so it’s left to the super cast and terrific production values to convince audiences to dip into Sense & Sensibility again. Fortunately, the production delivers with consummate ease.

Much of the credit for Sense & Sensibility’s success lies in its excellent cast. David Morrissey, Mark Williams, Janet McTeer and Charity Wakefield are among the many strong performers, and they’re matched by equally impressive work behind the camera too. There’s an argument whether it manages to eclipse the 1996 filmed version (for which Emma Thompson took home an Oscar), but it’s perhaps to best see them as companion pieces. And truthfully, you’re not going to be disappointed with either. Because once again, the BBC has brought further life to a tale told many times before, and its production of Sense & Sensibility is set to be enjoyed for many years to come. --Jon Foster

Customer reviews

review by: date: 2008-11-10 rating:

Just wonderful!
This series is full of passion, drama and humour. All of the actors are great, and I especially like Hattie Morahan as Elinor. In a very convincing way she manages to portrait Elinor as a warm, intelligent woman with strong feelings underneath her restrained surface.
I just love it!

review by: Hex date: 2008-10-29 rating:

Boring and unsatisfactory
I turned the DVD off after having seen half of it, as it was a complete waste of time. The actors were totally un-inspirational. I love Jane Austen, but if you want to enjoy yourself watching Sense & Sensibility, buy the one with Emma Thompson and Kate Winslet instead.

review by: date: 2008-10-10 rating:

Beautifully Jane Austen
A beautiful adaptation of this timeless Jane Austen novel. Wonderfully cast, fabulous locations and a story to captivate everyone.

review by: date: 2008-09-05 rating:

Superb photography; nonsensical exaggerations
This version is a superbly shot and artfully acted TV series. However, the adaptation deviates considerably from the book; and at times the result is quite catastrophic. (For instance, the sex scene at the start is grotesque.) The Colonel is presented as a saint, whereas Willoughby is transformed into a 'vile miscreant' for whom there is no hope of rehabilitation. The mysterious duel between these two characters (which is not found in the book) can only be understood as a battle between Good and Evil. The Colonel and Willoughby are presented as Americanized caricatures instead of fully fleshed-out human beings. But this drawback does not affect the photographic achievements, which are pure joy to the senses. Hattie Morahan and Charity Wakefield are perfect for the roles of Elinor and Marianne.

review by: date: 2008-08-18 rating:

Creative, interesting, believable and heart-warming.
Well done to the BBC and the actors involved for such a great adaptation of this novel! The characters hold much more depth than in the Emma Thompson version (you actually believe and are shown that she loves Edward.) David Morrisey is also very convincing as Colonel Brandan. Furthermore, you don't feel as if you are being rushed through the story as I have often felt with other adaptations. The romances are allowed to develop/fail slowly, circumstances such as how the Dashwoods come to be so poor are explained clearly and in a logcal way.
Like classical adaptations? Buy this one! Don't like them? Buy this anyway, you will soon change your mind!

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