SENSE & SENSIBILITY (DVD/WS 1.85/DD5.0/DSS/ENG-CHIN-KOR-THAI/SUB/SP-PORT/BO DVD

Sense and Sensibility
The recipient of seven Oscar® nominations, this film version of Jane Austen's classic 1811 novel stars Emma Thompson as Elinor Dashwood. With her mother and sisters, Elinor struggles financially after the death of her father, who bequeathed the Dashwood estate to his oafish son by an earlier marriage. While sorting out the family's affairs, the shy, self-sacrificing Elinor secretly falls for her stepbrother-in-law, Edward Ferrars (Hugh Grant), a sensitive, well-educated bachelor who cannot court her because of his foolhardy youthful engagement to the greedy Lucy Steele (Imogen Stubbs). The grateful Dashwoods are offered a modest country home by family friends, which they accept. Once relocated, Elinor's brash, spirited sister Marianne (Kate Winslet) falls for a dashing local, John Willoughby (Greg Wise), a womanizer who nevertheless seems to share her affections. A prominent neighbor, Colonel Brandon (Alan Rickman), also falls in love with Marianne, but she is oblivious to the older man's affections. Eventually, Willoughby fails Marianne, breaking her heart, until she realizes Brandon's feelings. When Edward's family disowns him, Lucy marries his brother instead, leaving him free to pursue an exultant Elinor. Thompson won the film's sole Oscar® for her screenplay adaptation of Austen's novel. ~ Karl Williams, All Movie Guide

Cast Emma Thompson as Elinor Dashwood Alan Rickman as Colonel Brandon Kate Winslet as Marianne Dashwood Hugh Grant as Edward Ferrars James Fleet as John Dashwood Greg Wise as John Willoughby Harriet Walter as Fanny Dashwood

Crew Philip Elton - Art Director Andrew Sanders - Art Director Geoff Stier - Associate Producer Michelle Guish - Casting James Schamus - Co-producer Laurie Borg - Co-producer Jenny Beavan - Costume Designer John Bright - Costume Designer Christopher Newman - First Assistant Director Ang Lee - Director Tim Squyres - Editor Sydney Pollack - Executive Producer Patrick Doyle - Composer (Music Score) Morag Ross - Makeup Luciana Arrighi - Production Designer Michael Coulter - Cinematographer Lindsay Doran - Producer Ian Whittaker - Set Designer Tony Dawe - Sound/Sound Designer Emma Thompson - Screenwriter Jane Austen - Book Author

Sense and Sensibility
An exquisitely detailed rendering of the acclaimed Jane Austen novel, and superbly adapted by Oscar-winning actress and star Emma Thompson (who scored an Oscar on her first try as a screenwriter), this look at social mores in 19th-century England actually seems more contemporary than many films of its ilk. Perfectly cast right down the line, the film benefits from clear, straightforward storytelling and the keen eye of director Ang Lee, whose past efforts, while set in different eras, show him to be immediately worthy of creating such a rich piece of work. Of all the faithful adaptations of Austen's sometimes fanciful books, this one seems to be the most accessible, especially on an emotional level, as it deals with humor and heartbreak with assurance and understanding. Best of all, the film breaks free of the stagnant characteristics that so many associate with period films. Sense and Sensibility enjoyed great success in its release, mostly because of its timeless ability to tap into the sympathies of modern audiences without insulting their intelligence or cheapening a great story for mass consumption. ~ Jason Clark, All Movie Guide
 

Ang Lee: Directors Guild of America, Best Director (nominated) Ang Lee: Golden Globe, Best Director (nominated) Ang Lee: National Board of Review, Best Director (winner) Ang Lee: New York Film Critics Circle, Best Director (winner) Emma Thompson: Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Scie, Best Actress (nominated) Emma Thompson: Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Scie, Best Adapted Screenplay (winner) Emma Thompson: Broadcast Film Critics Association, Best Screenplay (winner) Emma Thompson: Golden Globe, Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Drama (nominated) Emma Thompson: Golden Globe, Best Screenplay (winner) Emma Thompson: Los Angeles Film Critics Association, Best Screenplay (winner) Emma Thompson: National Board of Review, Best Actress (winner) Emma Thompson: New York Film Critics Circle, Best Screenplay (winner) Emma Thompson: Screen Actors Guild, Best Actress (nominated) John Bright: Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Scie, Best Costume Design (nominated) Kate Winslet: Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Scie, Best Supporting Actress (nominated) Kate Winslet: Golden Globe, Best Supporting Actress (nominated) Kate Winslet: Screen Actors Guild, Best Supporting Actress (winner) Michael Coulter: Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Scie, Best Cinematography (nominated) Patrick Doyle: Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Scie, Best Original Dramatic Score (nominated) Patrick Doyle: Golden Globe, Best Original Score (nominated)

Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Scie, Best Picture (nominated) Berlin International Film Festival, Golden Bear (winner) Broadcast Film Critics Association, Best Picture (winner) Golden Globe, Best Picture - Drama (winner) National Board of Review, Best Picture (winner) Screen Actors Guild, Best Ensemble Acting (nominated)

General Specifications: Language Options: English, Spanish, Por Subtitle Options: English, Spanish, Por, KO, TH Sound Processing: DD5.0: Dolby Digital w/ 5 full-range channels. Includes 3 for the front speakers & 2 surround channels for the rear speakers DDS2.0: Dolby Digital w/ 4 channels of sound from a 2-channel stereo mix. Additional Features: Deluxe widescreen presentation Emma Thompson and producer Lindsay Doran's audio commentary Director Ang Lee and co-producer James Schamus' audio commentary Emma Thompson's Golden Globe acceptance speech Deleted scenes Interactive menus Languages: English two-channel [Dolby Surround], English 5.0 [Dolby Digital], Spanish, Portuguese Subtitles: English, Spanish, Portuguese, Chinese, Korean, Thai Original theatrical trailer Bonus trailers Production notes Scene selections DVD Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1: Theatre Wide-Screen MPAA Rating: PG DVD Discs Included: 1 DVD Sides: 1 DVD DVD Region Code: 1 Content Length: 136 min   DVD Chapters: Side #1 -- 1. Start [2:19] 2. "Help them?" [1:57] 3. Reduced to a Visitor [4:28] 4. Edward Ferrars [7:12] 5. Edward & Elinor [2:21] 6. Letter from Sir John [5:03] 7. The offer [3:58] 8. A joyous welcome [4:50] 9. Colonel Brandon [6:35] 10. A parcel [2:17] 11. Twisting an ankle [2:07] 12. John Willoughby [7:51] 13. Courtship [3:56] 14. Lucy Steele [5:06] 15. Compromising Her Honor [4:25] 16. Discussion with Lucy [12:10] 17. Robert Ferrars [4:10] 18. "Willoughby!" [3:16] 19. Letter for Marianne [4:27] 20. The Colonel explains [5:06] 21. Cheering Up Elinor [6:00] 22. Mrs. Jennings' News [4:22] 23. The Colonel's Proposal [4:11] 24. A Walk in the Garden [9:27] 25. Out of danger [2:13] 26. Back in favor [5:58] 27. Surprise visit [5:49] 28. Wedding day [4:20]