Reviews of Sabrina
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thepha
7Mar12
I watched the 1995 remake, starring Harrison Ford, probably around ’96 or ’97, and remembered a very charming and light hearted romantic comedy. I was surprised to see Ford give such a dramatic turn as a serious ruthless businessman who shows a vulnerable side. I believe this was also my first exposure to Greg Kinnear.
But, after so many years since first seeing the remake, I had looked into it and found that it was actually a remake. Not only that, but the general consensus favors the original to the remake.
I’m not sure why it took me this long to find the original, much less actually watch it, but I am so glad I have. As wonderfully modernized as the remake has done, it cannot even compare to the original.
Audrey Hepburn makes this movie. From the plainly chauffeur’s daughter to an exquisitely lovely woman, Hepburn is beautiful and charming as always. As much as I can remember from Ford’s performance, cannot hold a candle to Humphrey Bogart’s, who didn’t really seem right for the role in the beginning, but from his simple acting comes great emotional subtly that I cannot recall Ford had done.
I do recall how fun and enjoyable it was to see a serious businessman keep a wildly young chauffeur’s daughter from his playboy brother, but Hepburn and Bogart just make that dance much more enjoyable.
- Currently 5.0/5 Stars.
Todd Kushigemachi
18Nov09
(Originally written April 11, 2005)
“Paris is for lovers. No wonder I only stayed there for 45 minutes.”
I walked into Sabrina expecting a sweet romantic comedy and walked away thinking how I could expect so little from one of the greatest writers in American cinema. Audrey Hepburn is absolutely charming in this film as she goes from dirty to dazzling. As always, Humphrey Bogart’s performance is deceptively simple, yet in both this film and Casablanca, he subtly hints at inner emotional struggle. With blonde hair and playboy intuition, William Holden is plays Bogart’s brother in one of his most unique roles. Because viewers are so used to Holden in more serious roles, he really is able to shine through with this more playful character. This film allows him to stretch his acting boundaries, revealing how he is one of the most frequently overlooked actors of the Hollywood Golden Age. Coming up with some of the most outrageous (and painful) scenes of his career, Billy Wilder presents the Samuel Taylor play perfectly with his own touch of innuendo and sarcasm.
- Currently 5.0/5 Stars.