HOW OTHERS RATED THIS MOVIE

OUR TAKE: 6 out of 10

This is an enjoyable, if not fast paced film. The performances are excellent all around and the story will keep an adult's interest. If, however, you like your films loud and action filled, then this isn't the movie for you. We didn't enjoy this as much as the latest Jane Austin adaption, "Emma," simply because this adaption seems too constrained. The characters want to act upon their goals, but they're held back by their own insecurities and this might drive some viewers a bit stir crazy. Still, that's just this reviewer's take on that and many will find it immensely enjoyable and not notice the pacing. But for that reason, we give it a 6 out of 10 instead of the higher rating it might have gotten for a more interesting and forward moving plot.

OUR WORD TO PARENTS:

There's nothing to object to at all in this film and it could easily have been given a G rating. You can read through the category listings, but we doubt you'll find much to object to. It's too bad that this film won't be a greater draw to kids since it's about as innocent a film as you'll find.

ALCOHOL OR DRUG USE

Wine is consumed with dinner.

BLOOD/ GORE

A bowl of blood and Marianne's slightly bloody arm are seen after a "blood letting" where a doctor is treating her.

DISRESPECTFUL/BAD ATTITUDE

Both Edward and Wilhoughby court the Dashwood women while they are actually involved with other "out of town" women.

FRIGHTENING/TENSE SCENES

Wilhoughby "rescues" Marianne in a rainstorm after she's sprained her ankle. The youngest of kids might find this scene a little bit scary, but older kids will not.

Marianne gets a disease and is believed to be dying and looks very sick in bed. Again, this may be a little disturbing to younger kids.

GUNS/WEAPONS

Edward and young Margaret Dashwood are seen "sword fighting" with wooden swords.

Hunting rifles are seen being cleaned.

IMITATIVE BEHAVIOR

Edward and Wilhoughby lie about not being in other relationships when they really are.

JUMP SCENES

None.

MUSIC (SCARY/TENSE)

None.

MUSIC (INAPPROPRIATE)

None.

PROFANITY

2 uses of "Good God" as exclamations.

SEX/NUDITY

There really isn't any, but there's a fair amount of cleavage seen in the low cut, period dresses.

Also there's brief talk of another character (never seen) who had an illegitimate child.

SMOKING

None.

TENSE FAMILY SCENES

A son (who is half brother to Elinor and Marianne) visits their father on his deathbed where he makes the son promise to take care of the women in the family.

TOPICS TO TALK ABOUT

Class differences between the elite and the "common folk."

A bowl of blood and Marianne's slightly bloody arm are seen after a "blood letting" where a doctor is treating her.

VIOLENCE

Edward's mother and Lucy briefly struggle after Lucy tells her of her engagement.