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Sense and Sensibility Sense and Sensibility 2026 · 2 h 12 min · Drama · Romance

“Sense and Sensuality” is a beautiful screen adaptation that lacks a little emotional depth

A new reading of Jane Austen's classic novel about love, disappointment, family relationships and the difficult choice between feelings and common sense.

Julia Julia · · 2 min read

«Missed Potential»

KinoDobirka editorial rating

6.0 / 10

At the center of the story are sisters Eleanor and Marianne Dashwood, who experience love and life's trials in different ways. One tries to restrain her feelings, the other lives with emotions. After losing their usual abundance, sisters have to adapt to new circumstances, look for their own happiness and understand the complexities of relationships.

Unfortunately, the visual component of the film did not impress me at all. Dark greenish shades create an unpleasant atmosphere, and the heroines themselves look so sloppy, with disheveled hair and an overlooked appearance that it distracts from the plot. Acting also didn't help me get into the story.

Honestly, I watched the film with great effort. And the logical question arises: why film the same story over and over again? After the 1995 version, this adaptation did not offer anything special for me. The romantic line is notcaptivated, the characters did not cause enough empathy, and the overall impression remained quite mediocre.

What I liked:

  • A classic Jane Austen story that remains interesting in its own right.

  • The opportunity to see the screen version of a famous literary work once again.

What I didn't like:

Sloppy

  • appearance of the heroines: disheveled hair and a feeling of constant neglect.

  • A gloomy green color scheme that makes the image visually unpleasant.

  • Weak emotional engagement: Characters fail to evoke empathy.

  • A slow plot, which in some places is frankly delayed.

  • Another screen adaptation of a familiar story that offers nothing special compared to previous versions.

Who it's for: Fans of Jane Austen, historical melodramas, English classics and unhurried romantic stories. Especially for those who love films with beautiful aesthetics, family dramas and the atmosphere of past eras.

Julia

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Julia

I watch movies at night instead of you.

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