- Actors: Harrison Ford, Julia Ormond, Greg Kinnear, Nancy Marchand, John Wood
- Directors: Sydney Pollack
- Writers: Barbara Benedek, Billy Wilder, David Rayfiel, Ernest Lehman, Samuel A. Taylor
- Producers: Lindsay Doran, Ronald L. Schwary
- Format: Subtitled
- Language English, French
- Classification: PG
- Studio: Paramount Home Ent
- VHS Release Date: 3 May 2004
- Run Time: 127 minutes
- Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
- ASIN: B00004CSHP
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 8,399 in Video (See Top 100 in Video)
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Amazon.co.uk Review
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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25 of 25 people found the following review helpful
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
18 of 18 people found the following review helpful
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
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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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 6 months ago by BEV FERN
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 15 months ago by Ben
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 20 months ago by Sweetpea
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 20 months ago by Sranyoo Chanate
SABRINA
Heartwarming, romantic, rags to riches story. First-class acting with Harrison Ford and Julia Ormond. Very good value for money.
Published on 28 July 2009 by Uhura
Highly recommended!
This item arrived so quickly and in excellent condition. Thank you. Will definitely use again!
Published on 29 Jun 2009 by jo kingston
Sabrina
I had originally seen a part of this film on television. I was so taken with what i saw that I wanted to own the complete film. I was not disappointed with the result.
Published on 21 April 2009 by K. J. Phillips
One of the worst films I have ever seen
After renting this DVD following the good reviews on here, I just wanted to stop anyone else wasting an evening watching this utter tosh, as I did. Read more
Published on 5 May 2008 by mumof3darlings
a good romance film
I never saw the original film so cannot compare to it. But on it's own this is a excellent classic romance film. Read more
Published on 9 Oct 2007 by C. Plant
Classic remake of an all time classic
A fairy tale with imagination and originality.
It was always going to be hard to beat the original Hepburn and Bogart, but it compliments and modernises it nicely: Witty... Read more
It was always going to be hard to beat the original Hepburn and Bogart, but it compliments and modernises it nicely: Witty... Read more
Published on 28 July 2007 by C. Richards
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