Georgia Oakley directs new Sense and Sensibility remake
Director Georgia Oakley has released a new adaptation of Jane Austen's Sense and Sensibility featuring Daisy Edgar-Jones and Esmé Creed-Miles.
Oakley follows Ang Lee classic
The film is described as a moody, naturalistic spin on the beloved tale of two sisters. Critics note that the production takes place in late 18th-century England with an earthy romanticism. Shots include quivering cattails and dew-spotted spiders complementing the inner lives of the Dashwood sisters.
Cast compared to original film
Reviewers state that Daisy Edgar-Jones and Esmé Creed-Miles lead a new young cast in this redo. Some outlets mention unfavorable comparisons to the 1995 retelling starring Emma Thompson and Kate Winslet. The director aims for a fresh spin aimed at a new generation of movie lovers.
Tone differs from previous version
This version is presented as a more downbeat, ruminative adaptation happening in much cloudier weather. The story covers financial and romantic crisis after the family moves to Barton Cottage in Devon. The mood is cooler but interestingly austere and sober compared to earlier iterations.
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- Variety
- The Hollywood Reporter
- The Guardian
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Variety
‘Sense and Sensibility’ Review: Georgia Oakley Puts a Moody, Naturalistic Spin on the Jane Austen Classic
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The Hollywood Reporter
‘Sense and Sensibility’ Review: Daisy Edgar-Jones and George MacKay Are Standouts in a Jane Austen Redo That’s Fine if Not Strictly Necessary
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The Guardian
Sense and Sensibility review – Daisy Edgar-Jones leads sober-minded next-gen do-over of Austen romcom
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