Sabrina (1995)

Bought this A-locked disc as a present for mu wife, as it is one of her favourite films - I like it quite a lot too. It replaces the Spanish version we had of this and it is much improved in quality of picture and sound, having been 2K restored. You do need a multi-region player to enjoy this in England, but if you have one, it is worth the import. The extras consists of a commentary track - I've heard better ones, but there are some interesting facts disclosed; and a series of trailers. All i all very enjoyable.

Great movie

Great movie

I remember watching the original Sabrina with Audrey Hepburn and loving it, so when this newer version was on the TV, I watched it and loved it as well. Unlike some, who either liked the older or the newer version of it, I'd have to say that I liked both equally. Yes, they each have their own negative/positive moments (ie: the comment where Hepburn's "grown up" Sabrina was more childish acting, whereas Ormond's was more adult-like and sophisticated) I do have to agree with. HOWEVER, it is the storyline itself that captured my interest from the start, and I belive that both actresses played the role convincingly. Possible SPOILER alert: In my own opinion, Sabrina doesn't entirely "grow up" after she leaves for Paris, since one of the reasons for her going is to get away from David, the womanizing younger brother of the millionaire family her father chauffeurs. As a child/teenager, she is (pretty much) obsessed with him, while he doesn't even see her as anything but the chauffeur's daughter. But when she is in Paris, she cant seem to forget him, while he is now finally planning to settle down and marry. When she returns home, she is a very beautiful woman, with the touch of Paris elegance, and yet she is clearly not over David. He has now noticed her as a woman and is paying her the attention she's always wanted him to. David's older brother, Linus, always looking out for the family business and money, is none too pleased with the attention David is now showing Sabrina, because David's fiancee is the daughter of their biggest business client, and one mis-step could put a halt to the contract. Therefore, Linus decides to step in and distract Sabrina from David before things go too far and ruin the merger. Long story short, they both unintentionally fall in love with each other. I think after spending time with Linus, and actually BEING in love rather than infatuated, NOW she is grown up. Which things matter more than just a silly girlhood crush. Only, Linus has always had the business-side at the forefront, and knows he may have to break her heart. Ah, the decisions he must face! What's more important, Money or love? Which does he choose? I love this movie and I just *had* to buy it...

Review: If you are looking for a fun movie to sit down and enjoy Sabrina is an excellent choice. This is a great film for everyone in the family! I have 4 boys in my house and they loved it just as much as my mother and I. This is not "just one more romantic comedy". It is full of plenty of one liners that keep you falling more in love with each and every character. This story (originally written as a stage play) will captivate you in every way. Watch it, and I'm sure like me, you will find characters similar to the people in your own life. Harrison Ford's performance is so natural. He, along with his costars draw you right in from the first line on. If you have not seen it - don't wait a minute more. Sabrina is clean, funny, and romantic. You will not be disappointed! The Plot: Sabrina, a young chauffeurs daughter, spends her days swooning over the youngest son in the family her father drives for. In an attempt to enrich her life, her father sends her away to Paris where she ultimately grows up, finds herself, and discovers life outside her crush on David. Meanwhile back home, David has become engaged. His eldest brother Linus is thrilled, seeing a multi billion dollar merger opportunity with David's soon to be father-in-law. Upon her return, her childhood fantasies unfold, as David starts to pursue her (his sudden interest may or may not have a lot to do with her new makeover). Linus quickly takes it into his own hands to see that David does not mess up the merger. Linus creates a plan to secretly woo Sabrina away from his brother, make David's paranoid future in-laws content, then abandon Sabrina after the merger is complete. Delivery: As far as delivery goes, I got the movie in 2 days. This may very depending on where you live.

Julia Ormond's superb acting transformed a good movie into a great movie. Her character had so much depth and integrity, much naivete and charm, that I never doubted for a moment that she was Sabrina. She played such a brilliant role, that everyone else, including Harrison Ford, became supporting characters. Although I had figured out how it would all play out, and I was right, the plot took some refreshing detours that added a delightful element of surprise. The only thing that was missing was character development during her "coming of age" time in Paris. The person she became on her return home far exceeded her formative experiences. This part of the plot needed to be filled in a little. How did she develop her interpersonal and intrapersonal skills to such a magnificent degree? I would also have liked some deeper conversations between father and daughter. Her father was a deep man, and his character could have been developed a little more.

One of my all time favorite movies! I watch it whenever I need some quality entertainment with beautiful scenery!

It’s a very good movie I had to order another one because I lost the one that I had from a move Amazon had it and I was glad to find it If you haven’t seen it, ordered it you won’t be sorry