This movie is one of the best Jane Austin movies ever! It is a little bit boring if you aren't into it, but some explanations could help! Once you are into it, though, you want to watch it time and again. Great performance by Hugh Grant and the guy who plays Colnel brandon (i feel terrible I can't remember his name!)
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Sense and Sensibility
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Common Sense says
A lush and witty telling of Jane Austen's novel.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 11 and Up
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What Parents Need to Know
About Sense and Sensibility
Parents need to know that there's nothing objectionable for younger kids in this movie, but the plot is too sophisticated for them to follow, and features some emotional intensity.
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Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about why "costume dramas," such as this one, are popular. Did you enjoy seeing how people once lived, dressed, and interacted? Do you think all people living in Georgian England enjoyed such clothes, balls, servants, and wealth? Why aren't more films about the far more numerous common people of the time? This may also be a good time for parents to introduce Austen's books to their teens.
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- I rate this title on for age 9 and give it
Great Movie!
- I rate this title on for age 12 and give it
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Wonderful Movie!
I just LOVE this movie! I have seen it three times already. The only reason I would have older kids watch this is because most would either not understand or be entertained by it. The one worry some may have is that there is talk of a man running off after getting a woman pregnant. However, this is done very tastefully without anything explicit.
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
I love this movie!!
I'm a HUGE Jane Austen fan, so I love this movie. However, not previously mentioned is a small but well done performance by Hugh Laurie. So dead pan and wonderful! All in all, a great movie, though some of the intricacies of society and the social norms of the time would make some scenes in this movie seem more important. There's some social drinking, but nothing major other than that.
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
Lovely and entertaining
Some parts of this movie were a bit cheesy, but otherwise, it was sweet and romantic. The filmography was beautiful and the acting was really well done. Kate Winslet's character doesn't behave very well, meaning that she snubs a nice guy for some wild partier. Well, the closest a person could get to a wild partier in the Regency period. Parents might have to talk to their kids about what is happening in the movie because some kids may not understand completely what is going on because of the lagnuage used and such. A really beautiful movie!
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
Jane Austen would be proud
First of all, let me say that I am in awe of Emma Thompson for taking a book nearly devoid of dialogue and turning it into a witty, authentic-sounding screenplay. Then in additional to the brilliant adaptation, there are wonderful performances, lush scenery, astonishing period costumes, and a lovely score. Romantics everywhere will swoon.
- I rate this title on for age 11 and give it
Another great Austen novel on film
Excellent love story of course by Jane Austen. This one I watch over and over and am enthralled with the actors performances. Moves you to tears and makes you want cheer!
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