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Julia Ormond faced one of the great challenges of her career when she tried to re-create Audrey Hepburn's title role in the 1995 remake of 1954's Sabrina. Happily, Ormond performed admirably, and while she may not have the same gamine charm of Hepburn, she makes the role her own. In fact, her transformation from mousy girl to sophisticated young woman is actually more dramatic in this updated version. The basic plot is the same--chauffeur's daughter falls in love with the son of the rich household, only to be wooed away by the older brother for business purposes--but it has been entertainingly modernised: The head of the Larrabee household is the strong matriarch (Nancy Marchand); Sabrina goes to Paris to work with a photographer instead of going to cooking school (although that means the wonderful "new egg" scene of the original had to be ditched); David's (Greg Kinnear) character has been toned down and made more sympathetic; and Humphrey Bogart's revolutionary plastic has become the flattest TV screen ever made. Lauren Holly does a fine job playing Elizabeth Tyson, David's fiancée. If you watch this for its own worth--instead of comparing it to the original--this will prove to be a terrific light-hearted romantic comedy. --Jenny Brown
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Remake of the 1950s Billy Wilder classic. This time round Julia Ormond stars as Sabrina, a chauffeur's daughter who falls for David Larrabee (Greg Kinnear), the playboy son of her father's employer. But David is already betrothed to heiress Elizabeth Tyson, a relationship encouraged by David's business-minded brother Linus (Harrison Ford), who is keen to create a merger between the Larrabee family business and the Tyson electronics empire. In order to keep Sabrina out of the picture, Linus starts dating her himself, intending to drop her as soon as the merger is secure. However, after spending time in Sabrina's company, the hard-hearted Linus begins to reassess his feelings.
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26 of 26 people found the following review helpful
By Tora F
Format:DVD
When I heard that they were remaking the orginal Sabrina Fair I thought they were waisting their time. Why bother when no one could be as beautiful as Audrey Hepburn? When I saw it in the cinema I thought it was good but the orginal was better. Later on when I saw the movie again I reconsidered. The chemistry between Harrison Ford and Julia Ormond is fantastic, you can feel it coming through the screen. A fantastic film for when you are in a romantic mood
19 of 19 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
Format:DVD
This is one of those films where you spend the whole film trying to hate a character but by the end of the film you're hopelessly in love. Harrison Ford is spectacular and comes across as a paradox of gruffness and sensitivity, still maintaining his sex-appeal. Its a great film to watch on depressing rainy days and watching it over and over is not a problem. One last thing for all the women who read this, buy this film, get you're friends over and enjoy!!!
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
By Carla Dee
Format:DVD
Any movie with Harrison Ford in it is sure to be a hit, and this is no exception. Ford plays a seemingly callous businessman who as the story develops, grows more and more endearing. Together with Julia Ormond who plays her role elegantly and sweetly, they bring an element of classic romance to this beautifully directed modern-day fairytale.
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Sabrina-the remake
This film was what I expected. No complaints. However, as in "Random Hearts" Harrison Ford doesn't do romance very well.
Published 1 month ago by Michael
5.0 out of 5 stars
harrison ford
this is a great film ,have watched it on the tv and was really pleased when i saw i could buy it and put it with my collection excellent value
Published 1 month ago by eirlys clarke
5.0 out of 5 stars
A Fantasy World
Having seen both variations of this film in the last few years I have to say that Harrison Ford is much better off as a believable older lothario than Humphrey Bogart, who, looks... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Mr. J. A. Bentley
5.0 out of 5 stars
A beautiful love story.
Even though this is nearly twenty years old, the story is as fresh as ever.
I am grateful for the fact that I have a poor memory these days. Read more
I am grateful for the fact that I have a poor memory these days. Read more
Published 3 months ago by David E Buscall
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent product and service
DVD arrived really quickly and was in perfect new condition. 'Sabrina' 1996 is an wonderful film and a huge improvement on the original version, which is rarely the case.
Published 7 months ago by Eibhlin
3.0 out of 5 stars
FROM A GIFT LIST
No problems with the DVD, but I'd bought this from someone's gift list and there was no notification to the person receiving the gift that it was from me. Read more
Published 8 months ago by JO
5.0 out of 5 stars
First class service
I ordered this dvd after watching the orignal Sabrina with Audrey Hepburn. Although it was totally different in its approach it was nevertheless a joy to watch.
Published 17 months ago by BEV FERN
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great service.
Thank you so much for your prompt service it arrived so quickly. I have no doubt that we will meet again! Great movie too!!
Published on 4 Mar 2011 by Ben
5.0 out of 5 stars
Girlie Film
Loved this, really romantic, feel good film. Bought a used one tho` and quality was poor.Think it only cost 2.99 so can`t complain. Loved this film.
Published on 5 Oct 2010 by Sweetpea
5.0 out of 5 stars
One of my favourite romance movie of my time
I have been watching Sabrina several times and it is one of my favourite romance movie.
Published on 22 Sep 2010 by Sranyoo Chanate
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