New Sense and Sensibility earns mixed early reviews

A new film adaptation of Jane Austen’s Sense and Sensibility has drawn a mostly positive early response from critics ahead of its scheduled UK opening on September 25, with a US release planned for October 16. The film, directed by Georgia Oakley and written by Diana Reid, centers on sisters Elinor and Marianne Dashwood, played by Daisy Edgar-Jones and Esmé Creed-Miles. Rotten Tomatoes listed a 75 critic score based on 12 verified reviews before the film’s release. No audience score was available because audiences had not yet seen the adaptation. The early figure reflects only that small set of reviews and does not establish how viewers will respond. Critical assessments vary. Some reviewers praised the film’s visual detail, performances and emphasis on the sisters’ bond. Others objected to its somber mood, acting choices or characterization. One review described the adaptation as downbeat and austere compared with the 1995 film, while another called it enchanting and beautiful. A separate assessment found the approach textured but criticized the script’s treatment of Marianne. The film’s focus on the relationship between the sisters has also been highlighted by its performers.