This is surely the closest there is to a perfect film. There is the "dream cast," Ang Lee, a "dream director," costumes, sets and settings, music, Emma Thompson's screenplay, and all the vital behind-the-scenes work. Most important of all, I think most people would agree, is Austen's brilliant novel. Watching "Sense and Sensibility" is sheer pleasure. It feels good to watch this movie.

"Piracy is our only option" has become a joke in our household since watching this movie. It has become the logical solution to all problems :)

Edward is so sweet. I love how awkwardly darling he is.

I am a widow in my eighties. Have played this a hundred times. Always moves me to tears. Such moving music and wonderful film..

1:38 is such a well-done shot. It follows Elinor and Edward until they walk off and then Mrs Dashwood enters and we get a close up to see her smile. Finally the camera turns up to see Fanny. It's all done in one shot. Beautiful.

When Emma Thompson says, "We can't even earn ours" (fortune) that is, it's an important point. Elinor and Marriane can't go out and get jobs. If they did, their choices would be governess, housekeeper, or servant of some kind, and that would disqualify them from moving in the social circles they were accustomed to. Despite their straitened financial circumstances, they were still members of the upper class. One inflexible requirement, however, of remaining in that echelon, was that one could never do work of any kind.

I cannot believe how well done this movie is. Emma Thompson should have received an academy award for the last scene alone. What a fantastic movie. What is the name of this song. I cannot get it out of my heart nor do I want to try! I watch it daily and cry every time I hear it.

Ah totally. When Col. Brandon first sees Marianne...his face...that is one of my most favorite movie scenes of all time. That and when he carries her in from the rain. I love you Alan Rickman!

This scene is so beautiful.Hugh Grant looks as if he really belongs from Regency era.Love this movie,I wish I could have been in her place in this scene.It's strange that 2 people have disliked this scene.

Patrick Doyle's music is perfect for this film, every part of the whole production is immaculate. It makes you want to watch it again and again. I love it.

Can't imagine more genuine embodiment of the era I wish to have lived in.

I forgot how much I loved this movie and its music Patrick Doyle is amazing ❤️❤️❤️

Simply beautiful... And Emma Thompson married Greg Wise.. That is Eleanor married Willowby.. In real life... And Greg also purchase the fine White steed he rode in the film... Some times life really is stranger than fiction.. hummm... :0)x

Edward is so sweet :) what a beautiful piano piece

Brings a tear to my eye, absolutely beautiful. Sounds an exaggeration but this music helped save my life.

this must be the favorite of every wise father...

so beautiful this piano piece its better than any thing else!!

Patrick Doyle's music is perfect for this film, every part of the whole production is immaculate. It makes you want to watch it again and again. I love it. And , yes Alan Rickman is inspiring and awesome.

I love this movie! And Emma Thompson is amazing.

Desde la primera vez que la ví se transformó en mi película favorita para siempre, es una belleza de principio a fin ❤️❤️❤️

"What is swabbing exactly?" LOL This movie is so wonderful

I love when she blows her nose on the hankie and then wants to give it back to him! So funny!

What an enchanting movie...I adore it! Thank you for posting this!

This has become one of my favorite movies. 😍

Does anyone think that every British actor has either been in a Jane Austen film or a Harry Potter movie?! Some have been in both.

one of my very favorite scenes.

this is such a beautiful scene in a very beautiful movie. (sigh)

EVERYONE is awesome in this movie. Not a single character is miscast

Swabbing is to mop, as in swabbing the deck (of a boat)

I teated myself to the DVD, but also got the 'book of the film' with it, it is amazing to read the que's and directions whilst still having an image of the film in my head...Utterly wonderous, splendid and I love it.. I also watch it like @gillwilkinsongw every couple of months, along with P&P (1995), another fabulous production.. *Ahh bliss* :0)x

Me encanta ésta escena y sobre todo la pieza musical My Father's Favorite. Regards from Monterrey, México.

Great movie.

Beautiful song and beautiful movie.ahhhhh....

@McManatee including Ang Lee. I totally agree. I love how he positions the actors in with the landscape.

It's called My Father's Favorite.

i love this movie, and this song...

this song is beautiful! i am learning it

romantic piano piece

beautiful

Edward Farrars & Colonel Brandon both went to the same school that I went to. Colonel Brandon would be 8 months older than me if he hadn't kicked the bucket.

i thoght along the same lines too.

❤

Such a touching musical piece. Does anyone know the name of this piece??

@wenglishsal ...DOH should read 'treated'... Whoops, enjoying the music so much my fingers didn't press the right keys... Oh dear, back to typing school for me I suppose ;0)x

What is the name of the piece?

I guess it would have been a much better match to have Emma Tompson with Alan Rickman, and Kate Winslet with Hugh Grant charachters. They would have been so much better coupled

@aryanda that's not a man lol It's Elinor's sister in law, Fanny.

Elinor talks of women not being allowed to work. However, back in the mansion house lots of women will be working an eighteen hour day. Also, at this time women working in mills, shops snd down mines. However, these are poor females, Working Class women and therefore of no interest to privileged middle class women like Elinor. It's the same today.

@farahkhan100 I'm sorry but could you school me in Regency Era?

I only see the funny Hugh Grant. 😄

Would you really like to have lived at a time without anaesthetics, antiseptics or antibiotics? Read an actual historical account of a surgical operation at this time without the aid of the above. I think you might just change your mind.