Nominated for seven Academy Awards®, the 1995 movie Sense and Sensibility remains one of my most cherished interpretations of a Jane Austen novel. Everything about this film project seems to be touched with gold; from the award winning screenplay by actress Emma Thompson; to the incredible depth of British acting talent: Kate Winslet, Alan Rickman, Gemma Jones, Harriet Walter, Greg Wise, Hugh Grant and Emma Thompson; stunning film locations in Devonshire; and the fine brush-work of the Taiwanese director Any Lee. The movie touched many and introduced Jane Austen’s classic story of two divergent sisters searching for happiness and love to millions.
I never tire of viewing it, basking in its beautiful cinematography, enjoying its thoughtful performances and marveling at its exquisitely crafted screenplay – both reverent to Austen’s intensions and engaging to modern audiences.Reading The Sense and Sensibility Screenplay & Diaries written by Emma Thompson and introduced by the movie producer Lindsay Doran was such a pleasure. What a labor of love this movie was for both actress/writer Thompson and producer Doran who spent fifteen years to bring it to the screen. This highly acclaimed film won the Best Adapted Screenplay Oscar and Golden Globe in 1996 for Thompson and the praise of hundreds of film critics and fans. Her acceptance speech at the Golden Globes was so witty and Austen-like that the film clip is a perennial favorite on Youtube. This book contains the complete screenplay, over fifty photos of the actors and scenes from the film and Thompson’s candid and often hilarious daily entries of what it was like to be involved in this incredible project. Here is a great excerpt:Tuesday 11 April: No one can sleep for excitement. Costume designers John Bright and Jenny Beavan wish they had three more weeks but have done truly great work.
The shapes and colours and inimitable. Lindsay’s already in Plymouth frantically trying to cut the script. It’s still too long. The art department object to us bathing Margaret in the parlour.
Apparently they always used a kitchen or bedroom in the nineteenth century. Perhaps the Dashwoods are different, I suggest, unhelpfully.“Thompson’s rare and personal perspective makes The Sense and Sensibility: The Screenplay and Diaries an irresistible book for students of film and Austen devotees, as well as for everyone who loved this extraordinary movie.” This is a must read for Jane Austen and period movie fans, and I highly recommend it.5 out of 5 Regency StarsThis is my fourth selection in the, my year-long homage to Jane Austen’s first published novel, Sense and Sensibility. You can follow the event as I post reviews on the fourth Wednesday of every month and read all of the other participants contributions posted in the.A Grand GiveawayEnter a chance to win one copy of The Sense and Sensibility Screenplay and Diaries, by Emma Thompson by leaving a comment by midnight PT Wednesday, May 11, 2011 stating who your favorite character is in the 1995 movie or what intrigues you about a movie adaptation of Sense and Sensibility. Winners will be announced on Thursday, May 12, 2011. Shipment to US or Canadian addresses only., by Emma ThompsonNewmarket Press (2007) reprint of 1995 editionTrade paperback (288) pagesISBN: 9823© 2007 – 2011 Laurel Ann Nattress.
I loved the movie when I saw it at the theater in 1995 — burst into tears at the scene where Emma Thompson breaks down when she learns that Edward is NOT married. I was so taken with the charactor Elinor, and with Jane Austen the writer, that when I was blessed with a daughter in 2000, I named her Elinor Jane!I have read the book you reviewed, and it really shows you what it takes to make a movie set in another time period. So many great parts to that book, but one that struck me was Taiwanese director Ang Lee’s response as they were casting the film that everyone in Britain seems to know how to act well!Melinda in PALike. I agree with your positive comments, Laurel Ann, EXCEPT.
That I have one significant complaint, which is that Thompson & Lee (I don’t know whose decision it was) completely omitted the scene when Willoughby shows up drunk at Cleveland on that dark and stormy night, and he and Elinor have their incredibly dramatic scene alone together.Does anyone know if this scene was in Thompson’ original screenplay at all? Or if the scene was actually shot, but then was left on the cutting floor?Cheers, ARNIEsharpelvessociety.blogspot.comLike.
I wish Emma Thompson would write an autobiography as her diary part of this book is so entertaining. You feel like you are right there with her as she sits at the hotel bar removing eye makeup with cotton balls piling up in front of her. I have read this about 3 or 4 times now.The screenplay is surprisingly entertaining too although I am pretty sure your favourite scene Arnie is not in there. It runs pretty close to what was filmed but it is fun to see the small differences between what was filmed and what she originally intended.Like. This remains my favorite Austen film adaptation bar none. Emma Thompson truly deserved the awards and accolades she received, and glad she shared the Oscar honor with director Ang Lee during her acceptance speech. I still can’t believe they gave Lee the Oscar for Brokeback Mountain, but not this oneKate Winslet’s interpretation of Marianne is my favorite, truly close to what I envisioned her spirit, her passion, her impetuosity to be and more.
And Greg Wise is my favorite Willoughby, ever. I recall an interview of Emma Thompson where she shared that a fortune teller told Greg Wise that he will meet his future wife in the set of S&S. Since Emma Thompson was still with Branagh then, Wise naturally thought it must have been Winslet! Courted her assiduously, which I think translated on to the screen, but it turned out that it would be Emma Thompson after all! =)Please enter me in this one.
Will provide US address, if I’m so lucky! This movie was my FIRST look into the world of Jane Austen outside of my own imagination. At the beginning of the movie, I absolutely DESPISED Kate Winslet as Marianne, and (as always) I thought Emma Thompson could do no wrong, and thought her fantastic. But by the end of the movie, I was truly baffled by how well Kate had portrayed Marianne and her naivete. And Alan Rickman played Colonel Brandon, to a T. In all honesty, it is REALLY difficult for me to choose who was the best in the movie, but if I really had to pick, I’d pick Emma Thompson as Elinor (amongst the females), and Alan Rickman as Col.
Brandon (amongst the males). Love the movie, and loved the book. Thank you so much for the wonderful opportunity!:DHiraEmail: Enamoredsoul(at)gmail(dot)comTwitter: @inluvwithbookzLike. Ladies:I agree with every one of your accolades but I have to add one more reason to enthuse over Emma Thompson’s film, Sense & Sensibility.The music for the film, written by Patrick Doyle was marvelous!Who doesn’t recall that heartbreaking scene where Eleanor is standing, unnoticed at the doorway, listening to her sister play “My Father’s Favourite”, and Edward approaches and offers her his sympathy, a hankerchief and some diversion!Music transports the emotions and Patrick Doyle gave us a first-class ride!BarbaraLike. This is my absolute favorite movie (and it gave me an introdcution to Jane Austen), so it is really difficult for me to choose a favorite character.
If I had to, I guess Elinor would come out the winner there. The scene where she begs Marianne not to leave her breaks my heart every time I watch it. I’m getting teary just thinking about it.
Also, the scene when she finds out Edward is unmarried. I just love it.And Barbara is right, Patrick Doyle’s music adds a wonderful layer to the whole movie. I had to have the sheet music for the two songs Marianne sings after I saw the movie.I have read the Screenplay and Diaries for the movie before, but several years ago. I will be rereading it for the challenge.
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Your review, Laural Ann, reminded me how funny it was the first time I read it.Like. This was my first Jane Austen movie to watch and I was so engrossed in it that I watched it TWICE!! Back to back viewings!!
I can’t say that I just have one favorite person in this movie They all did such a fabulous job of it. I loved Elinor for her patience and reserve, although her heart was broken, thanks to Miss Lucy Steele!!
Hated that wretched girl!! LOL I love Marianne for her feistiness she wasn’t afraid to put her heart out there, even though it was trampled on by that rake, Mr. Jennings what a fun, jovial person. And quite the busy body! LOL And I loved Col.
Brandon & Edward Ferrars too! All this talk about S&S makes me want to get my DVD out & watch it again:)Looking forward to reading this, and have it on my to-read list;)Like. Emma Thompson’s adaptation of Sense and Sensibility is Brilliant, with a capital B! I love almost anything Emma Thompson does, she is so smart and witty! All of the actors in the movie hit just the right note playing their characters, brought to life by Ms. Thompson’s screenplay.The three girls are a mirror to my own family of sisters, there being three of us, one each just like the Dashwood girls.
I understand Elinor and her need to economize and her “understated” love for Edward; I feel for Marianne and her great passion for Willoughby, but I am glad she eventually sees the value of Col. Brandon’s love; and of course, Margaret, whose irresistable remarks “should” be restricted to the weather–but who can’t love Mrs. Jennings because she “talks about things”.It is lovely outside today, but I think I might just have to snuggle in tonight with Emma Thompson’s movie and enjoy it all over again!KimLike. This is indeed a fun book–I loved it and can’t wait to reread it myself this summer.
I’ve been lending it to fellow JASNA members who wanted to read it during this year of S&S, so it should come back to me in June.I just finished rewatching this movie and while I don’t consider it my favorite S&S anymore, it is still very, very good. I love the music and the sets and the clothes, and the script, though I cannot forgive ET for leaving out what I consider one of the most crucial scenes in the book–i.e., Willoughby’s visit to Cleveland while Marianne is ill where he explains himself to Elinor.I was also struck by the music during this viewing and half expect myself to give in to temptation and buy the soundtrack.Like.
Emma Thompson/Ang Lee Sense and Sensibility, one of the great Jane Austen film adaptations. Also one of Patrick Doyle’s best scores — I have it on CD and listen often. I notice several people chose Colonel Brandon portrayed by Alan Rickman as their favorite character — good choice! Somehow even with Hugh Grant and Greg Wise in the cast, Mr. Rickman shines as the most attractive. However since he has been chosen as a favorite by others, I will choose one who I don’t believe has been mentioned — Mrs.
Jennings played by the great and irresistible Elizabeth Spriggs — she jumps off the pages of Jane Austen’s novel, just as I imagined her. So my vote goes to Elizabeth Spriggs.Like.
Oh, so not fair having to pick “a” character.the one I identify with the most and would most want to spend time with would be Elinor, of course. Bentley support. But oh how Mrs. Jennings, Fannie, and Charlotte add such liveliness to the film.
And then the swoony Col. Brandon was so perfectly played with such restrained passion by Alan Rickman. This S&S adaptions so deftly wove together the beauty of the landscape, the humor of the language of Jane, the feel of the period, and the story of love not only between men and women but families and sisters. I know I gush but one of my favorite parts is when Elinor,who is always reasonable and composed, finally realizes that her love, Edward, is not married and all is possible and she completely, and joyfully loses it, sobbing and smiling for all to see.
I love this movie and anything Emma has to share about it I will only increase my appreciation.Like. Box of bonbons.”— The Seattle Timesedited byLaurel Ann NattressMy Austen-inspired short story anthology, from Ballantine BooksTrade paperbackeBook only $4.99Unabridged audio recording now available from AudibleForthcoming Preview on October 11th Email SubscriptionEnter your email address to subscribe to Austenprose and receive notifications of new posts by email.Join 16,735 other followersSign me up! Forthcoming Review on October 14th.RT @: Church bells are ringing in Sanditon, but who's the blushing bride?Tune into the series finale of Sanditon this Sunday at 9.RT @: Want a chance to read TO HAVE AND TO HOAX early? I’m giving away a signed ARC!RT + follow to enter; int’l okay!
Bringing Jane Austen’s SENSE AND SENSIBILITY to the screen was a labor of love for writer/actress Emma Thompson. The highly acclaimed film, nominated for seven Academy Awards (winning Best Adapted Screenplay), appeared on more than 100 Top 10 lists across the country.
Featuring the complete award-winning script, Sense and Sensibility: The Screenplay and Diaries also showcases Thompson’s unreserved, often hilarious diaries that capture the unique experience of making this landmark film. In addition, the book includes an introduction by producer Lindsay Doran; over fifty photos; cast and crew credits; and Thompson’s sparkling Austen-like acceptance speech at the Golden Globe awards ceremony. Thompson’s rare and personal perspective makes The Sense and Sensibility Screenplay & Diaries an irresistible book for students of film and Austen devotees, as well as for everyone who loved this extraordinary movie.Author: Emma Thompson Publisher: Newmarket Press ISBN: 9823: Paperback Pages: 288 Product Dimensions: 25.4 x 19.6 x 2 cm.