Sabrina (DVD, 2002, Sensormatic)

This film is updated beautifully to today's times, yet somehow captures that romantic feel of the original 1954 film. Harrison Ford is more human is this robotic role than in any action movie he has done. Julia Ormond is a modern day Cinderella and plays the quiet mousy part quite well. She shows her range thoughout the movie and grows into her confident counter part after returning home from Paris. I think the "office scene" towards the end with Harrison Ford and her is one of her best in her long film career. Greg Kinnear fits nicely into this essemble cast. He is totally believable in his immature role. He pulls off the part with great ease and you can not help but like him in the end. The rest of the cast is wonderful as well. You won't find anybody who doesn't add some element of character to the movie. 8 out of 10 stars. (If Audrey Hepburn would not have mastered and made the original I would give the remake a 10)

Many of us like good love stories, including me, that is why I chose this DVD. Harrison Ford plays the role of a no-nonsense type of executive, no time for fun or romance. He heads up a powerful, family company. His brother is a playboy, just the opposite kind of person. One of his brother's romantic interests, played by Julia Ormond, enters into the story, and is perceived as a threat to the family business. Ford decides to woo her, not for romance, but for keeping the business profitable. But he does not reckon with a little thing like falling in love. And that is what makes this story so tender and lovely. A few surprise twists make for interesting drama at the end. A WINNER in my book!

I first saw this remake of "Sabrina" when I was 18. I am not a fan of romances. I thrive on action movies. Strangely enough my husband recommended "Sabrina" to me back then when we were dating. I knew it had to be good for a guy to suggest a chick flick.

The entire cast shines in this movie. Greg Kinnear is charming and funny. Julia Ormond does an excellent job being "changed" by Sabrina's travels to Paris. Sydney Pollack is classy but believable. But I must say that Harrison Ford steals the show. His wonderful portrayal of Linus made me laugh, and surprisingly cry... I'm not a cryer. I am a Ford fan, and this is his best role. He combines the sarcasm of Han Solo with the distinction of Jack Ryan, molds the heart-melting warmth of Henry Turner with the excitement of Indiana Jones.

The script is well written. The dialog is catchy but realistic. There's nothing worse than watching a movie in which the characters say things that people don't really saw in real life. Not true of "Sabrina."

And the cinetography is wonderful. It gave me my first glimpses of Paris and Martha's Vineyard, two places I would return to today in a heartbeat. I originally visited them both because of this movie.

So light the fireplace and grab a blanket and a bowl of popcorn. "Sabrina" is a great film to watch on an upcoming winter night.

I LOVE ROMANTIC MOVIES. HARRISON FORD IS ONE OF MY FAVORITE ACTORS . TO SEE HIM AT A LOSE TO EXPLAIN HIS FEELINGS IS SWEET. HIS DRIVERS DAUGHTER HAS FALLEN IN LOVE OR LUST WITH HIS YOUNGER BROTHER BUT SHE IS GOING TO PARIS TO WORK FOR A YEAR FOR VOGUE MAGAZINE. IN THE MEANTIME YOUNGER BROTHER HAS FALLEN IN LOVE WITH A RICH WOMAN WHO IS A DOCTOR . HE ASKS HER TO MARRY HIM SHE SAYS YES! WHEN SABRINA RETURNS FROM PARIS YOUNGER BROTHER FALLS IN LOVE OR LUST WITH HER BUT FAMILY STEPS IN TO SAVE THE MARRIAGE. HARRISON FORD SWEEPS HER OFF HER FEET . MARRIAGE SAVED HARRISON FORD SAVED. GREAT MOVIE

In a sentence, "Pretty Woman sans the sex."
Dated 1995 and 127 minutes run time.
A great remake of the Audrey Hepburn original, which is tough to beat. In color instead of B&W, close to the original and you get to see how "old money" lives in their splendid mansions (might even be the original mansion) and you even get a fast tour of Paris, no extra charge.
Read the plot anywhere so I skip that.

You sticklers for realism: The poor girl - workaholic money machine guy, may be a stretch but it is more believable than the Pretty Woman plot.
Bottom line: If you liked Pretty Woman, you will like this.

(Trivia: Julia Ormond has even longer legs than Roberts, is just as appealing but without that wonderful Roberts laugh). And what's not to like about Harrison Ford?
For us, the DVD is a keeper.