The product is exactly as advertised and arrived in a timely manner. What's more, the price is even competitive, which means I don't have to wait in a long line at Walmart to purchase it. Who could ask for more?

I am a Janeite, and I love Austen's books AND the movies that have been made from them. I have seen just about every tv and movie adaptation, and this is my favorite version of Sense and Sensibility. The acting and cinematography are a delight.

If you are a purist, it seems that Emma Thompson or Ang Lee chose to make Edward Ferras (played by Hugh Grant)a bit more sympathetic in the movie than he is in the book. However, I found this to be thoroughly forgivable and not distracting.

This movie sticks closely to the Austen plot, is historically accurate, and has fascinating characters brought to life by extremely talented actors. If this genre of film holds any interest for you, this is a winner!

If you are a jane austin fan , then this is a wonderful movie, well worth the investment. I actually like it better than another longer version i saw-it's full of great actors and great acting. get a bowl of popcorn and enjoy..

After having had my mind bewitched and my senses ensnared by Alan Rickman after watching him in the Harry Potter movies I started looking up Rickman clips on YouTube and then I decided that I needed my own collection of Alan Rickman movies. Sense and Sensibility is the first AR film I've purchased. It is glorious and beautiful and most likely the most perfect example of a Rickman movie, save for Harry Potter. The whole movie is wonderful and I've watched it several times already. Emma Thompson and Ang Lee did everything so perfectly that I cannot find fault with this movie. It is everything a romantic English drama should be and all of the actors were perfectly cast. Of course my favorite is Alan Rickman, but I loved the chemistry and dynamics between all of the principals. Hugh Grant is really sweet and gorgeous in this movie too and Emma Thompson is beyond reproach. Probably the best scene in this movie is at the end between Emma Thompson and Hugh Grant, but I won't describe it just in case you have not yet seen this movie. It was awesome and it made me cry. Kate Winslet was great too, although her character is kind of a pain in the neck. This film is what a great romantic story is all about, unlike Titanic in which I thought the script and the dialogue were ridiculous and dreadful and there was a total lack of chemistry between Kate Winslet and Leo DiCaprio, which is too bad, because Winslet is a fabulous actor. Now for the question all us romantics have asked ourselves: Why would anyone choose Willoughby over Alan Rickman??? Here's another thought for all the Harry Potter fans. Wouldn't it be great to see a whole movie about Severus Snape in heaven with Lily, played by Kate Winslet?

All went well. The DVD arrived in a timely manner, and in perfect condition.

That such a classic should be not only brought to the screen, but in such as way as to be better than the book is just remarkable. Emma Thompson and Alan Rickman are pure magic, and Hugh Grant is excellent also. The countryside will make you think you're back in early 1800 England. Truly remarkable.

Good movie, but I recommend you read Jane Austen's book Sense and Sensibility first. The movie is not exactly like the book , but still enjoyable. I enjoyed Kate Winslet's performance. I thought Emma Thompson was too old to play this role..she's supposed to be 19 yrs old in the book, she looks like she can be Kate Winslet's mother. Hugh Grant does a great job playing Edward Ferrars. Overall a very good movie.

This is a particularly good paced film with very good acting. I enjoy the time period but at times these Jane Austen films are a bit slow. Really enjoyed it.

I found this version of Sense & Sensibility to be OK. However, I think I prefer the Masterpiece Theater one better. Though this had all the elements needed for the production, it just seemed a little watered down in comparison, like they were watching the budget and had to cut a few corners along the way. Emma Thompson, Hugh Grant, Kate Winslet & Alan Rickman are all recognizable Hollywood names, but they seemed a bit wooden for my taste, especially Hugh Grant. He acted like he was fairly bored with the whole thing.... I am glad to have it for comparison, but I will probably not watch it often. (I had not seen the other version until after I purchased this one). If you like to buy films for the stars in them, then this is good choice for you. The story is still there, but the Masterpiece Theater version is a bit meatier!

How many of us have felt that we are one of Jane Austen's characters reincarnated? Her characters are real to us and share the same feelings even though they were created years ago. That's the way I feel about Elinor and Marianne in Sense and Sensibility. Being the older sister, I have suffered with my little sister many times. The love between these characters is very real. This movie is one of my favorite Austen adaptations. Emma Thompson did a fabulous job with the screenplay. And, dare I say it? ALMOST improved upon the book - since S&S was one of my LEASE favorite Austen books. Anyway, you'll love it.

This was one of the simplest and fastest purchases that I have ever made on the internet.

Love to buy DVD's on Amazon because you get such great deals -- this was one of them. Paid only a few dollars for a brand new DVD!

This is one of my all time favorite movies. I do not belive a better version of Sense and Sensability could be made. Everything is beautiful, the actors the landscapes the home decor the clothing the music. The acting is amazing (but not suprising from a cast that leads off with Emma Thompson). When I wear this out I will buy another!

i bought this collection movie for my mother ,that was a graet gift my mother cause when she was a young gil she had books of jane austen's so there you go mother always telling me i'm watching now my pride and prejudice the old version with colin firth mmh so five star from my mom

HAVING SEEN THIS BEFORE IN DIFFERENT VERSIONS, I CAN SAFELY SAY THAT THIS WAS MY ALL AROUND FAVORITE. IT PLACED ME IN WITH THE CHARACTERS WHO MADE UP THE SUM OF THE STORY, AS THEY LIVED THEIR LIVES, MAKING IT BELIEVABLE. A MUST SEE.
M. FRAZIER

This is the best version of Sense & Sensibility that I have seen. Highly recommended.

I never tire watching this. I've watched it three times and will watch it again.

I bought this movie for my girlfriend expecting to sleep through another Jane Austin chick flick but this one was very good! It doesn't show on the cover, but the movie has the actors who play Dr. House and Professor Snape in it. House is still greatly cynical but Snape's character is awkwardly sensitive (hilarious to compare to his other roles). Hugh Grant, however, had a weak spirited character and came across very out of place. The regular Jane Austin sarcasm came through and the drama side was surprisingly entertaining. Guys: this makes a great gift and you'll enjoy it too.

Jane Austen has a way of weaving a store that keeps your interest peaked and a smile on your face. The landscape is spectacular as is the costumes. No one could go wrong with that cast.
Love it, love it, love it!

This is a great movie. Of course it is not as good as the book, but close enough. I love Emma Thompson and Alan Rickman. This was my first time to watch this movie. I have not seen the other makes of it. I will be watching this over.

Just had to possess this film to view when I become too sarcastic about true love! Exquisite acting and script! Everyone who believes that love can exist must have this film!

My wife loves it....Hugh Grant in typecast role as a softspoken impassionate gentlemen and Emma Thompson is great. Alan Rickman is not a bad guy either which was a shock . I was expecting him and Bruce Willis to duke it out at any moment...but Bruce is not in this and this movie has nothing to do with die hard...but you get my point. Rickman plays a distant gentleman which is an easy transition for a typecast bad guy.

Followed the book quite well. Outstanding acting. Great cast. First time I had really watched Kate Winslet and Emma Thompson in action. Truly fine actresses. The screenplay by Emma Thompson well deserved the Oscar. Consider it one of the best of Jane Austen's work. Another great Ang Lee works.

I love this film! I love everything about it!
I can watch this over and over and still LOVE IT!

I've always enjoyed this movie and am very happy to have added it to my collection!!! Awesome story

I love this film! I love everything about it!
I can watch this over and over and still LOVE IT!

I've always enjoyed this movie and am very happy to have added it to my collection!!! Awesome story

I've never read the book but I think the movie is terrific! Such a great story and I love each character.

I'm not good at movie reviews, but this one is an excellent romance movie for a quiet night at home with your partner. Its one that can be watched over and over with enjoyment.

I waited way too late to order Christmas presents (the week before Christmas) and I was sure nothing would arrive on time. These two movies arrived in about 5 days. It was great!

You know how the Brits keep churning out these adaptations? Every few years you see yet another Austen film from Masterpiece Theater or the BBC or some studio, with yet another updating of an Austen novel.
Well, I'm announcing it formally right here and now: no more versions of Sense and Sensibility will be needed, because this one can't be exceeded.

This is a truly towering achievement by director Ang Lee and screenwriter/actor Emma Thompson.

The story is fabulous, the cast is superb, the settings and costumes are incredible, but here's the thing: this movie, with it's gorgeous lighting and photography, is simply the most visually beautiful film I've ever seen. You will be stunned when you see the sweeping expanses of the English countryside, the magnificent gardens and walled estates, all lit so carefully and exactingly. The HD version of this film may very well induce multiple screaming orgasms among cinephiles, it will be so spectacular.

A career-defining role for Hugh Grant, who has the self-effacing, sensitive and lovable fumbling schtick down perfectly. Emma is one incredible actress, certainly one of the greatest performers alive today. Alan Rickman is incapable of delivering an uninteresting take on anything he's in, and finally, the luminous Kate, the English Rose, with her flawless, dew-dropped peaches and cream complexion, is Sense personified.

If you don't own this movie, you are losing out big-time. If you don't like English period romances, you have no taste.

Period.

Wonderful movie.

I wanted to see Emma Thompson doing something else beside the
Professor she played in the Harry Potter movie. She is really great.
Also, this movie has Professor Snape (alan rickman) and I wanted to see him in something else besides Harry and he is really good in this movie.
The costumes are just great.

What is there not to like about this movie? If anyone likes Jane Austen, this is fairly true to the book, without being 5 hours long, not that being that long is a bad thing. Emma Thompson's screenplay is excellent. The character of Elinor properly displays the reticence of the Regency era, and Marianne embodies the new Romanticism that was beginning to emerge at that time. Their younger sister, Margaret, provided the much needed voice that stated the obvious when everyone else pretended it didn't exist. She really helped relieve the tension surrounding the social suppression of the times. The commentaries were excellent, too, and showed why it was so good for a man from Taiwan to have made a film about women in Regency England. You'll have to buy the DVD and listen to the commentaries to see what I mean. Hearing Emma Thompson's acceptance speech at the Golden Globe Awards was almost enough by itself.

I love this movie version best of all the ones I own. Delightful story re passions held inside and those laid bare for all to see. Superior acting. True to original novel.

You cannot find flaw with the performers (mostly excellent), the visual (beautifully shot), costumes, carriages... but it did not feel or sound as "Jane Austen" as I would have liked. Perhaps I am unfairly comparing it to Pride and Prejudice (A&E), but it seem to walk an awkward line between then and modern.
My copy was poor quality, the sound of the commentaries particularly effected and was returned.