Patty's Picks: 'Sense and Sensibility' is timeless story of love and purpose

Looking for a little comfort amid life’s uncertainties? In a recent Patty’s Picks film review, critic Patty Spitler says the latest adaptation of Jane Austen’s “Sense and Sensibility” offers a welcome escape with a timeless story of love, family and finding purpose.

“This is an 1811 Jane Austen novel turned into yet another adaptation of her famous book,” she said.

Director Georgia Oakley’s version stars Daisy Edgar-Jones and Esmé Creed-Miles as the Dashwood sisters. The PG-rated film follows their search for purpose, love and financial security after their father’s death.

“Two sisters who are trying to make their lives work after their father has passed, leaving them to look for not only sense and sensibility, but a future with a purpose and love and hopefully some money too,” Patty said. She drew comparisons to the acclaimed 1995 adaptation starring Emma Thompson and Kate Winslet.

“If you remember the 1995 film version with Emma Thompson and Kate Winslet, I remember talking to them. Yes, they received huge praise and many awards for the show,” she said.

The new film, written by Diana Reid and shot in England, features period-accurate details including actresses wearing no makeup. Caitríona Balfe also stars.

Patty noted the film’s themes resonate differently today than in Austen’s era.

“What’s interesting though is back then, in the 1800s, women needed someone to take care of them, a husband, a boyfriend, a family, because they couldn’t do it alone. Things have changed,” she said.

She recommended the film for viewers seeking escape.

How many stars does she give it? Watch and see!

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