{
  "id": 14542705,
  "title": "This take on Sense And Sensibility might actually be too sensible",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/14/this-take-on-sense-and-sensibility-might-actually-be-too-sensible",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-14T13:00:14.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The A.V. Club",
    "slug": "the-a-v-club",
    "url": "https://www.avclub.com/sense-and-sensibility-review-2026-jane-austen-georgia-oakley-george-mackay-daisy-edgar-jones-esme-creed-miles"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Jane Austen's beloved story of \"Sense and Sensibility\" is often adapted, but director Georgia Oakley's new take may be overly cautious. The film, set in Devonshire, follows the Dashwood family after the death of their patriarch. Mother Mrs. Dashwood and her daughters Elinor, Marianne, and Margaret are left with a modest allowance and must leave their estate to a distant cousin. A chance encounter with Mrs. Jennings offers a cottage on her estate, allowing the family to avoid the unwanted attention of Fanny, their troublesome relative. The film's visual style stands out, utilizing earth tones and sepia colors, resembling an oil painting rather than the book itself. While the cinematography is visually striking, some stylistic choices detract from the story's emotional depth. The performances are uneven, with Daisy Edgar-Jones shining as Marianne, a passionate and rebellious sister, while Edgar-Jones' Elinor falls into the background. The film's attempt to inject modern elements, such as dance choreography, feels out of place, overshadowing the characters' emotional journeys. Despite these flaws, the film attempts to capture the essence of Austen's timeless tale, but its overcautious approach leaves the romance lacking the passion and intensity that made the story so captivating in the first place.",
  "summary": "A serviceable spin on Jane Austen's tale of two sisters and their suitors, Sense And Sensibility doesn't quite sweep anyone off their feet.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 4,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "Meet the new Dashwoods: Daisy Edgar-Jones and Esmé Creed-Miles star in ‘Sense and Sensibility’",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/14/meet-the-new-dashwoods-daisy-edgar-jones-and-esme-creed-miles-star-in",
        "published": "2026-10-14T05:04:24.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "IndieWire",
        "title": "The New ‘Sense and Sensibility’ Introduces a Different Marianne Dashwood, and a Breakout Star in Esmé Creed-Miles",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/14/the-new-sense-and-sensibility-introduces-a-different-marianne",
        "published": "2026-10-14T13:30:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Time",
        "title": "Daisy Edgar-Jones Is the Austen Heroine We Need in a Charming Sense and Sensibility",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/16/daisy-edgar-jones-is-the-austen-heroine-we-need-in-a-charming-sense",
        "published": "2026-10-16T20:27:24.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}