[16] Filming commenced in mid-April 1995 at a number of locations in Devon, beginning with Saltram House (standing in for Norland Park),[77][78] where Winslet and Jones shot the first scene of the production: when their characters read about Barton Cottage. [142] In late December, Time magazine declared it and Persuasion to be the best films of 1995. His rescue of Marianne has him transforming into the "romantic Byronic hero", sporting an unbuttoned shirt and loose cravat. She is one of Britain's most acclaimed actresses and is the recipient of numerous accolades, including two Academy Awards, a Primetime Emmy Award, two British Academy Film Awards, a British Academy Television Award and two Golden Globe Awards. Penny Gay observed that Elinor's early dialogue with Edward about "feel[ing] idle and useless ... [with] no hope whatsoever of any occupation" reflected Thompson's background as a "middle class, Cambridge-educated feminist. "[11][121] She was keen to emphasise the realism of the Dashwoods' predicament in her screenplay,[122] and inserted scenes to make the differences in wealth more apparent to modern audiences. Colonel Brandon and Marianne begin spending time together as Marianne has a new appreciation for him. "[42] The role helped Winslet become recognised as a significant actress. Edward tells Elinor, “My heart is, and always will be, yours,” and they marry. "[102] It was one of the first scenes cut during editing: the original version was over three hours, Lee was less interested in the story's romance, and Thompson found a kissing scene to be inappropriate. "[43] Several major male characters in Sense and Sensibility were consequently altered significantly from the novel in an effort to appeal to contemporary audiences. For instance, Elinor explains to a curious Margaret – and by extension, the audience – why their half-brother inherits the Dashwood estate. The result is a film of great understanding and emotional clarity, filmed with an elegance that never calls attention to itself. [49] Gay and Julianne Pidduck stated that gender differences are expressed by showing the female characters indoors, while their male counterparts are depicted outside confidently moving throughout the countryside. [26] Thompson later said that Winslet, only nineteen years old, approached the part "energised and open, realistic, intelligent, and tremendous fun. [140] Worldwide, the film ultimately grossed $134,582,776,[139] a sum that reflected its commercial success. [104][117][118], Thompson viewed the novel as a story of "love and money," noting that some people needed one more than the other. [28] Doran felt that Lee's films, which depicted complex family relationships amidst a social comedy context, were a good fit with Austen's storylines. 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