Critics Call Georgia Oakley’s ‘Sense and Sensibility’ a ‘Solid Undertaking’ but Say It Lacks Charm of Ang Lee’s 1995 Version

Sense and Sensibility review: Agreeable Austen adaptation lacks a pang of melancholy and warmth

Jane Austen’s 1811 debut novel, a tale of sisterhood, honour and longing, kicked off one of the most influential oeuvres in English literature. Ang Lee’s 1995 film adaptation, written to Oscar-winning effect by its star, Emma Thompson, has been referred to as the “definitive” movie version of the author’s work and provided Kate Winslet with her breakout role. In some ways, director Georgia Oakley (Blue Jean) has her work cut out as she mounts th…

Critics call Georgia Oakley’s ‘Sense and Sensibility’ a ‘solid undertaking’ but say it lacks charm of Ang Lee’s 1995 version

Critics call Georgia Oakley's 'Sense and Sensibility' a solid undertaking, but say it doesn't stack up against Ang Lee’s classic 1995 adaptation.

Sense and Sensibility (2026) Review

There’s something a little frustrating about this new version of Sense and Sensibility. Directed by Georgia Oakley (Blue Jeans) from a screenplay by Diana Reid, the film is the latest take on Jane Austen’s 1811 novel, and to its credit, it does manage to feel new, which is no small task for a story that […]