Sense And Sensibility Review: The 2026 Adaptation Ft. Daisy Edgar-Jones Brings Back Yearning, We’re Here For It!
The film is based on Jane Austen's novel Sense And Sensibility, and here's what we think of this adaptation. Read on.
3 / 5
There have been several adaptations of Jane Austen’s novels. The latest is Sense and Sensibility, starring Daisy Edgar-Jones, Esmé Creed-Miles, George MacKay, and Herbert Nordrum, among others. Directed by Georgia Oakley, the film follows the story of two sisters, Elinor Dashwood and Marianne Dashwood, and their journey of finding true love, while also managing other hurdles that life throws at them. Set in the English countryside, the film’s runtime is approximately 2 hours 12 minutes. Read our review.
A Quick Gist Of Jane Austen’s Novel
The Dashwood women: Mother Mrs Dashwood ( Caitríona Balfe), Elinor Dashwood (Daisy-Edgar Jones), Marianne Dashwood (Esmé Creed-Miles) and Margarette (Bodhi Rae Breathnach) are abandoned in their own home after their breadwinner dies. Meanwhile, Elinor meets and falls for Edward Ferrars, brother of her sister-in-law Fanny. But their love story isn’t easy, as Edward later confesses that he is already engaged to a woman named Lucy. On the other hand, Marianne, the free-spirited sister, falls in love with John Willoughby, but after a betrayal by him, she finds solace in Colonel Brandon. Amid these relationship struggles, the sisters, along with their mother, also go through other financial struggles, but they also stick to each other. There is also Mrs Jennings, the matchmaker and a lovely woman who comes as a guardian angel into the lives of the Dashwood women.
The Jane Austen World
The feeling hits different when you soak yourself into the world created by Jane Austen. It’s complicated, in touch with reality, but at the same time has a sense of calm and magic beneath it all. Oh, the women written by Jane Austen. In Sense and Sensibility, there are two ideas of love, one that is more practical and grounded (Elinor) and the other that needs passion and wilderness (Marianne). One needs so little in love, and the other requires so much more. And somewhere in between, there is a beautiful balance that both discover in the end. And when the writing is this great, one can hardly go wrong. The landscape of the English countryside adds emotional nuance to the story.
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The Adaptation
The new adaptation of Sense and Sensibility is a well-made one. I particularly enjoyed the climax, which takes you on an emotional high and lets you feel all the feelings of love in its purest form. There are a few bumps in the storytelling which make it feel boring and dragged, especially in the first half when there is a build-up around the lives of the Dashwood women, but the patience one has to keep when entering into this world. The second half is all about heartbreaks, betrayal and yearning, and feeling this emotional turmoil along with the characters is made quite easy with the free-flowing storytelling. The unintended comic moments also add charm to the story. And well, there are quite a few dialogues that are perfectly timed and delivered to make you go, “Oh wow, let me write that one down.”
Performances
The performances in Sense and Sensibility are phenomenal. Daisy Edgar-Jones as Elinor Dashwood has a strong screen presence which stays long after the credits roll out. The arc of her character from the patient elder sister to the one who feels all kinds of emotional rapture within, Daisy Edgar-Jones effortlessly carries the nuance of this character. Esmé Creed-Miles is so natural, as if Marianne’s character was always meant for her. Her face speaks so much more than words ever could, and some scenes of the two sisters are etched in memory. Also, the lighting does wonders in these scenes. George MacKay as Edward Ferrars makes the man of morals and yearning look charming. Mr Jennings, played by Fiona Shaw, is absolutely adorable, and all of us need a Mrs Jennings in our lives. Every actor in Georgia Oakley’s adaptation of Sense and Sensibility has delivered their performances with honesty, making the theatrical experience emotionally engaging.
Verdict
There is nothing unexpectedly new in this adaptation, especially for people who have watched all the films made on this novel, and it also feels a little slow at first. Nonetheless, Sense and Sensibility 2026 is a good watch. Considering the world that’s devoid of love and passion, this Jane Austen adaptation gives a glimmer of hope. Women can find resemblance in the characters, feel the void, and, in that moment, also get to watch a man yearn for the woman he loves. Coz, ladies, we ain’t getting that around us! The performances are memorable, and the visuals are soothing. It’s releasing in theatres on October 30.
First Published: October 30, 2026 3:13 PM
