Sense And Sensibility 1995 Rated PG Overall rating: 5 hands Rickmaniac rating: 5 hands Synopsis: Two sisters search for love and marriage in early 19th Century England. This beautiful movie is one of the best film adaptations of any book I've had the pleasure of viewing. It contains everything one expects from the genre: the gently rolling countryside, the genteel women, the dashing men. However, this is not by any means a PBS-style adaptation or just another "corset movie". The score is by Patrick Doyle. The cast is perfect, each actor personalizing each character, and I was pleasantly surprised to find Robert Hardy (who seemed to be thoroughly enjoying himself) among the cast. What makes this film exceptional is the interaction between the characters, a trademark of director Ang Lee's work. Rickmaniacs and non-'maniacs will adore the sad and reserved Colonel Brandon who becomes the happy and resplendent Col. Brandon by the end of the movie. Managing to steal the movie (again!), Mr. Rickman's performance has been compared to Trevor Howard's in Brief Encounter (my all-time favorite film). There are many Rickmaniac highlights, but my favorite is the poetry reading scene: A lovely day, the beautiful countryside, and Rickman reading poetry. Now, what more can a Rickman fan want? Reviewed by Fausta. Eyes photo courtesy of Joan. S&S has recently been available in VHS & DVD wide screen version. The DVD version contains two extra scenes that do not feature Mr. Rickman, running commentary from Emma Thompson and from Ang Lee, and dubbing in Spanish. Widely available everywhere, S&S was also sold in the USA & UK in a gift set with the book The S&S Diaries by Emma Thompson. Emma Thompson won an Oscar for her screenplay. Shown to the public PAXTON HOUSE, May 28th to August 28th, 2000 Period Costume from Film and Television - EXHIBITION A stunning display of costume worn by Kate Winslet, Nicole Kidman, Emma Thompson, Alan Rickman, Colin Firth and others in the most popular period films and television drama of the past decade. On display for the first time in the north.May 28th to August 28th, 2000. Photo courtesy of Shelly Photo courtesy of Shelly. Photo courtesy of a person who prefers to remain anonymous Photo courtesy of Suzanne My heartfelt thanks to Anonymous, Joan, Shelly, Suzanne, and all other contributors.