Based on the book by Jane Austen. Tells of the Dashwood sisters, sensible Eleanor and passionate Marianne, whose chances at marriage seem doomed by their family's sudden loss of fortune.

While inevitably a film is different from a book, with less introspection and more visuals, I felt that this adaptation was very faithful to the original. My husband hasn’t read the book, but enjoyed the film, vaguely recalling the first time we saw it. There were one or two places where we chuckled, mostly at the wonderfully ironic and brilliantly timed asides from Mr Palmer, perfectly cast as Hugh Laurie.

Highly recommended. ( )

Good adaptation by Emma Thompson. She is far too old for the role of Elinor but her acting in it is wonderful. Winslet is good as a very young Marianne. Hugh Grant makes a surprisingly good Edward. Rickman is too old both in years and manner for Brandon. But worth seeing and having. ( )

This is one of my absolute favourite films. I love it and have seen it numerous times. It's dramatic, humourous and romantic. ( )

Beautifully filmed rendition of this classic. ( )