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Sabrina

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Sabrina (1954)

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Reviews Counted:29

Fresh:27

Rotten:2

Average Rating:7.5/10

Consensus: With its humorous script and its stars' immense charm, Sabrina remains a resonant romantic gem.

Runtime: 1 hr 56 mins

Genre: Comedies

Synopsis: Billy Wilder's adaptation of Samuel Taylor's romantic comedy stars Audrey Hepburn in the title role. The daughter of the chauffeur (John Willliams) of the wealthy Larabee family, she becomes... Billy Wilder's adaptation of Samuel Taylor's romantic comedy stars Audrey Hepburn in the title role. The daughter of the chauffeur (John Willliams) of the wealthy Larabee family, she becomes infatuated with the rakish, younger brother David (William Holden), while spying on their lavish parties as a teenager. Her father sends her to school in Paris to forget her romantic angst, but upon her return, the now fashionable young woman has suddenly become irresistible to David. Since his father and older brother Linus (Humphrey Bogart), who runs the family business, have engineered his forthcoming marriage to a wealthy heiress (Martha Hyer), they attempt to derail Sabrina's romance with David. To cool his brother's ardor, Linus temporarily puts David out of commission and begins dating Sabrina simply to distract her, but of course it's he who becomes distracted. When David recovers from his injury and learns that Sabrina is now interested in her brother, the festivities begin. Hepburn, the ultimate ingenue, defines charm in this pleasant comic diversion. [More]

Starring: Humphrey Bogart, Audrey Hepburn, William Holden, Martha Hyer

Starring: Humphrey Bogart, Audrey Hepburn, William Holden, Martha Hyer, John Williams, Walter Hampden, Joan Vohs, Marcel Dalio

Director: Billy Wilder

Director: Billy Wilder
Producer: Billy Wilder
Screenwriter: Billy Wilder, Samuel Taylor, Ernest Lehman
Composer: Frederick Hollander

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Reviews for Sabrina

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Abundant charm and humour

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04/17/01
Almar Haflidason
Almar Haflidason
BBC
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It's a Cinderella story that gets turned on its head, a satire about breaking down class and emotional barriers, and a confrontation between New World callousness and Old World humanity.

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06/24/06
Derek Adams
Derek Adams
Time Out
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No review available.

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10/04/03
Rebecca Murray
Rebecca Murray
About.com

Ultimately, what we've got is a light comedy that's super-charged by a strong cast, excellent direction (Billy Wilder keeps things moving) and a sharp script.

Full Review Source: Apollo Guide | comment Comment
08/01/01
Brian Webster
Brian Webster
Apollo Guide

No review available.

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01/02/05
Philip Martin
Philip Martin
Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

There may be further objections to the feature's overlength and spotty tempo.

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01/01/00
Boxoffice Magazine
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Wilder's tastelessness now seems his major artistic strength.

Full Review Source: Chicago Reader | comment Comment
08/15/07
Dave Kehr
Dave Kehr
Chicago Reader

Skip the Harrison Ford remake and go straight to this original classic.

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10/19/02
Luanne Brown
Luanne Brown
Chico Enterprise-Record

Bogey and Hepburn - classic.

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06/29/07
Cole Smithey
Cole Smithey
ColeSmithey.com

A perfect Audrey Hepburn vehicle.

Full Review Source: Combustible Celluloid | comment Comment
08/18/07
Jeffrey M. Anderson
Jeffrey M. Anderson
Combustible Celluloid

Click to read the article

Full Review Source: Decent Films Guide | comment Comment
10/29/08
Steven D. Greydanus
Steven D. Greydanus
Decent Films Guide

...a classy fairy tale, with plenty of sparkle amid the occasional fizz.

Full Review Source: DVDTown.com | comment Comment
11/10/08
John J. Puccio
John J. Puccio
DVDTown.com

No review available.

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06/26/05
Emanuel Levy
Emanuel Levy
EmanuelLevy.Com

No review available.

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09/29/03
Walter Chaw
Walter Chaw
Film Freak Central

it's odd that Wilder's script lacks a sharpness to balance all the love that's in the air

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12/23/08
Pete Croatto
Pete Croatto
Filmcritic.com

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07/27/02
Rob Vaux
Rob Vaux
Flipside Movie Emporium

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08/29/03
Carol Cling
Carol Cling
Las Vegas Review-Journal

Another great Wilder film--usually underrated

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07/30/02
Ken Hanke
Ken Hanke
Mountain Xpress (Asheville, NC)

Sure, it takes a familiar road, but there's certainly enough bubbling under the surface to keep the heart of the film relevant and appealing more than a half-century later.

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12/08/08
Ryan Cracknell
Ryan Cracknell
Movie Views

A semi-classic for the semi-literate.

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03/01/05
Gregory Weinkauf
Gregory Weinkauf
New Times
 
 
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July 06, 2005: Legendary Screenwriter Ernest Lehman Passes Away
Veteran screenwriter / producer Ernest Lehman passed away on July 2nd after a lengthy illness. Mr. Lehman was nominated for a half-dozen Oscars over the course of his... More...

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