Sense and Sensiblity

Directed by Ang Lee

Academy Award Nominations and Wins

•Academy Award for Best Picture (nominee)

•Academy Award for Best Actress (Emma Thompson, nominee)

•Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress (Kate Winslet, nominee)

•Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay (winner)

•Academy Award for Best Cinematography (nominee)

•Academy Award for Best Costume Design (nominee) •Academy Award for Best Original Score (nominee)

•Mrs. Dashwood — the second wife of Henry Dashwood, played by Gemma Jones. In more than one way, I tend to believe every time I see the movie that she is close to what Jane Austen describes in the book for instance the content smile she displays when she discovers the new found attachment between Edward and Elinor; how she breaks down when Willoughby has to leave for Devonshire, her stoic presence at the dinner when the Ferrars are around…
•Elinor Dashwood — the eldest daughter played by Emma Thompson. First of all an excellent adaptation, followed by an brilliant performance. I relate a lot to the character, and the nuances of what she says make the whole plot a lot intriguing for me. Her interactions with Edward Ferrars, Colonel Brandon and the agony and turmoil during her conversation with Lucy Steele, Emma brings out all the emotions so beautifully on screen. •Marianne Dashwood — the romantically inclined daughter who does not believe in hiding her feelings, is played by Kate Winslet. Kate is able to so well bring out the characteristics of Marianne, that its difficult for me to see Kate in the movie as Kate. She is Marianne from start to finish; no glimpses, no shades of the Rose (Titanic) at all. The way how she blooms in love, how she expresses her discontentment, how she remarks about her sister’s liking to her mother…well there is no end to recollecting what all I liked from the movie.•Edward Ferrars — the elder of Fanny Dashwood's two brothers is played by Hugh Grant. He brings out the reserved, soft spoken, well mannered, adaptable, kind and the man who keeps his word, well in his performance as Edward. I really like the library scene with Margaret, the horse riding session with Elinor, his conversation with Elinor about Colonel’s offer and their final meeting.
•Colonel Brandon — a close friend of Sir John Middleton, played by Alan Rickman. A strong, dependable, well mannered, chivalrous gentleman. Alan brings out the character, with his mature looks and calm temperament. He fondness for Marianne and the family, makes him a confidante for the family and he being their well wisher, always shares his views and opinion with Elinor. I am in awe for the strength of his character, the old fashioned chivalry, and his reserved self.