Sabrina | | Cast : | Harrison Ford, Julia Ormond, Greg Kinnear | | Director : | Sydney Pollack | | Studio : | Paramount Studio | | Format : | Color, Closed-captioned, Widescreen, Dolby | | Released Date : | December 15, 1995 | | DVD Released Date : | December 29, 2004 | | Language : | French (Dubbed), English (Dubbed), English (Subtitled), English (Original Language), French (Original Language) | | Audience Rating : | PG (Parental Guidance Suggested) | | | BUY THIS DVD FROM AMAZON |
Customer Reviews
| Rating |  | | Date | April 22, 2005 | | Summary | sometimes it should be left alone | Content
 | Sydney Pollack says that he was reluctant to direct this movie, a remake of the version with Humphrey Bogart and Audrey Hepburn, but was finally coaxed into it by Harrison Ford. He had to be disappointed with the result for the comparisons were inevitable. The story stays with the essentials: two brothers- Ford, the older one, a serious and successful businessman, the other, the irresponsible, handsome playboy played by Greg Kinnear- vying for the affections of the chaffeur's daughter, Julia Ormand, in a variation of the Cinderella tale. It was updated for the modern era, including the politics and finance of corporate take-overs, but otherwise is faithful to the theme of its predecessor. One thing seems to be clear: why Ford wanted it made. It's a full-blown screen confirmation that our Indiana Jones Superstar still has that "thing," that ability to attract younger women, as his character does in the story (any real-life comparisons?). Unfortunately, with a stiff, cardboard performance, he demonstrates none of the irony and vulnerability that Humphrey Bogart gave this role, and as ravishing as Ormand can be, she, too, lacks the coquettish charm that Hepburn could provide. There is also little on-screen chemistry between the two stars; indeed, it's hard to accept that they could have been the least bit attracted to each other. Kinnear, who has developed a recent penchant for playing the cad, is more believable, but he has his own icon to overcome, William Holden. To make matters worse, the script doesn't lend too much aid to the cast, lacking the wit and zest of the original. Overall, this is simpy boring.
Pollack would be the first one to admit that they don't make movies they way they used to. So, when he hesitated on this one, he should have stayed with his initial instincts. |
| Rating | | | Date | March 22, 2005 | | Summary | Everything perfect that could be spoken was spoken perfectly | Content
| Please, please, please, whatever you do when deciding to view
this film, try to forget everything you might know or feel about the earlier, 1954 production. Do so because in this 1995 remake you have one of the most perfectly written romantic movies of all time.
Here is one of those once in a lifetime films wherein everything that could be perfectly spoken is spoken.....perfectly. Highest of kudos to the script writers; praise which would mean nothing without the very best levels of performance provided by
these first-rate actors and actresses. If you do nothing else during this movie, look and listen with the utmost attention to the delivery of lines---they could not possibly be bettered. An added plus is the imaginative camera work which is nothing short of award worthy
PS: While I grew up with the original "Sabrina," in this newer production I must have seen a completely different film than did a reviewer recently preceding me. |
| Rating | | | Date | March 08, 2005 | | Summary | Horrid | Content
| This movie is a terrible remake of a wonderful movie (the original, with Humphrey Bogart and Audrey Hepburn is one of my favorite movies). The acting was wooden and the updated situations and dialogues NO improvement on the original. I had been excited to see this, actually, since I've always liked Harrison Ford and the original movie. What a disappointment. PLEASE skip this one and go right to the original. |
| Rating | | | Date | December 21, 2004 | | Summary | Definetly Different | Content
| This film is definetly different from the original, but I think Julia Ormond did a grand job.
Not only is she lovely, but she can act well. One of the main differences is the servants(Thats minor), and the fact that she goes to Paris for photography, instead of cooking. Which is to bad because thats one of the things I enjoyed about the original.
Still I think Julia makes a good Sabrina.
And I happen to love the lady that plays the spanish maid! I thought she was funny.
Another actor was Harrison Ford. He was good as well.
David played by Greg Kinnear, was even sort of identical to the original David. I was impressed by his acting as well.
This has pretty much the same story line. The father is pretty much the same and I thought he was perfect for the part. This is still an enjoyable remake, though lacking some charm from the first.
Let's put it this way, it's modern!
Overall, I have seen it dozens of time and enjoy it. It was a good movie. I do not reccomend it as a remake, but as a comical enjoyable movie. |
| Rating | | | Date | November 12, 2004 | | Summary | Very nice | Content
| This is a very good movie. I like it. But, well Julia ormond, or whatever her name is, is nothing like Audrey Hetburn. In the Original Sabrina, Audrey seemed so sure of herself, she KNEW what she wanted, but in the re make Julia seems very unsure. I don't really know, It think it's okay, just okay. |
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