--- title: "Sense and Sensibility: the reviews" canonical: "https://film.one/film/sense-and-sensibility-2026/reviews" title_page: "https://film.one/film/sense-and-sensibility-2026" critics_score: 70 critics_reviews: 20 licence: "© Fi1m Ltd. Written by AI under a human editor; checked against sources before publication. Quote with attribution and a link to the canonical URL." --- # Sense and Sensibility (2026): what the critics said Critics' score 70 from 20 reviews: 14 positive, 3 mixed, 3 negative. Most critics welcome this adaptation as a grounded, intimate take on Austen, with praise clustering around the performances and the sisters’ relationship. Daisy Edgar-Jones and Esmé Creed-Miles earn repeated approval for their rapport, while Creed-Miles’s spirited Marianne is a particular favourite. The naturalistic period setting and earthy compositions also find support. For many reviewers, the emphasis on sisterhood gives the film enough character to stand apart from Ang Lee’s version. The spread is wide, however, and the same seriousness that some find moving leaves others missing Austen’s warmth and wit. Empire finds the visual approach derivative and the romance bloodless; The Hollywood Reporter considers the film overly morose. Even favourable reviews note uneven casting or flagging energy. There is disagreement about the satire, too: Deadline finds Austen’s social sharpness preserved, while several others hear considerably less humour. The consensus is positive, but the film’s emotional restraint remains divisive. ## Evening Standard — Hannah Pettit Rating 5/5. 24 September 2026. Pettit finds this moody, modern adaptation appealing to younger viewers while retaining Austen’s spirit for open-minded fans. She especially praises the stellar cast and the film’s lush, romantic frames. [Read the review](https://www.standard.co.uk/culture/film/sense-and-sensibility-review-daisy-edgar-jones-b1298306.html) ## IndieWire — Ryan Lattanzio Rating B+. 13 October 2026. Lattanzio finds the faithful adaptation often swoony and fresh, while noting it may not match Ang Lee’s version. He praises Esmé Creed-Miles’s vivid performance as Marianne and the film’s grounded period visuals. [Read the review](https://www.indiewire.com/criticism/movies/sense-and-sensibility-2026-movie-review-1235221438/) ## Little White Lies — Anna Stafford Rating 3/4/4. 22 September 2026. Stafford finds Oakley’s adaptation a rugged, refreshing success that stands on its own rather than competing with Ang Lee’s version. She especially praises its earthy visual texture and the tender sisterhood at its center. [Read the review](https://www.lwlies.com/reviews/sense-and-sensibility) ## Time Out — Olly Richards Rating 4/5. 22 September 2026. Richards presents Oakley’s adaptation as a wild and wonderful take on Austen, distinct from the Ang Lee comparisons. The headline singles out its bold, distinctive approach, while the available text offers no further detail on what works best. [Read the review](https://www.timeout.com/movies/sense-and-sensibility-review-2026) ## Los Angeles Times — Glenn Whipp Fi1m's normalised score 78/100 (inferred from the text). 16 October 2026. Whipp finds this adaptation charming and able to stand apart from its celebrated predecessor. He especially praises the fresh, convincing rapport between Daisy Edgar-Jones and Esmé Creed-Miles as the Dashwood sisters. [Read the review](https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/movies/story/2026-10-16/sense-sensibility-review-daisy-edgar-jones-esme-creed-miles-george-mackay-georgia-oakley) ## Slant Magazine — Derek Smith Rating 3/4. 4 October 2026. Smith finds this naturalistic adaptation a fresh, intimate take, though it is less cheeky than other versions. He praises the sincerity with which the film presents Elinor and Marianne’s parallel journeys. [Read the review](https://www.slantmagazine.com/film/sense-and-sensibility-review-daisy-edgar-jones-jane-austen/) ## Screen Daily — Nikki Baughan Fi1m's normalised score 70/100 (inferred from the text). 24 September 2026. The review presents the adaptation as an intimate, unfussy success. It singles out Daisy Edgar-Jones and Esme Creed-Miles for impressing in their roles. [Read the review](https://www.screendaily.com/reviews/sense-and-sensibility-review-daisy-edgar-jones-and-esme-creed-miles-impress-in-intimate-unfussy-jane-austen-adaptation/5220760.article) ## Variety — Beatrice Loayza Fi1m's normalised score 70/100 (inferred from the text). 21 September 2026. Loayza finds Oakley’s adaptation a solid, moody and naturalistic take, though its serious tone makes it feel safer and less witty than Austen’s work. She especially praises Frank Dillane’s sly, humorous performance as Willoughby. [Read the review](https://variety.com/2026/film/reviews/sense-and-sensibility-review-1236871039/) ## The Guardian — Peter Bradshaw Fi1m's normalised score 65/100 (inferred from the text). 21 September 2026. Bradshaw finds this adaptation sober-minded and interestingly austere, though some of its sensibility is lacking. He praises Fiona Shaw’s scene-stealing Mrs Jennings while criticizing Herbert Nordrum’s uncomfortable, unengaged Colonel Brandon. [Read the review](https://www.theguardian.com/film/2026/sep/21/sense-and-sensibility-review-romcom-austen-daisy-edgar-jones) ## The AV Club — Monica Castillo Rating C+. 14 October 2026. Castillo finds the adaptation dutiful but emotionally restrained, unable to make its romances fully compelling. She praises Esmé Creed-Miles’s spirited performance and Oakley’s painterly compositions, while noting distracting stylistic choices. [Read the review](https://www.avclub.com/sense-and-sensibility-review-2026-jane-austen-georgia-oakley-george-mackay-daisy-edgar-jones-esme-creed-miles) ## Radio Times — Alex Berry Fi1m's normalised score 60/100 (inferred from the text). 22 September 2026. The review finds the adaptation agreeable, with plenty to like, but not among the strongest Austen adaptations. It says the film lacks melancholy and warmth. [Read the review](https://www.radiotimes.com/movies/sense-and-sensibility-review/) ## Empire — Laura Venning Fi1m's normalised score 30/100 (inferred from the text). 22 September 2026. Venning finds the adaptation handsome but derivative, with Austen’s wit and the story’s emotional heart diminished. She praises the warm, tender rapport between Daisy Edgar-Jones and George MacKay, while criticizing the film’s borrowed visual influences and bloodless romance. [Read the review](https://www.empireonline.com/movies/reviews/sense-and-sensibility-2026/) ## The Hollywood Reporter — David Rooney Fi1m's normalised score 30/100 (inferred from the text). 21 September 2026. Rooney finds the adaptation overly morose and inferior to the 1995 version. He praises George MacKay and Daisy Edgar-Jones’s gentle rapport, especially in their climactic scenes. [Read the review](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-reviews/sense-and-sensibility-review-daisy-edgar-jones-jane-austen-1236706666/) ## Collider — Therese Lacson Rating 9/10. 15 October 2026. Lacson calls the adaptation an instant classic that rivals Joe Wright’s Pride and Prejudice. She particularly praises Esmé Creed-Miles’s passionate performance as Marianne and the film’s vivid, emotionally attuned portrayal of the sisters’ bond. [Read the review](https://collider.com/sense-and-sensibility-2026-georgia-oakley-review/) ## The Wrap Fi1m's normalised score 90/100 (inferred from the text). 21 September 2026. The critic finds the adaptation enchanting, beautiful and intensely riveting. They especially praise its grounded melancholy and the emotionally compelling performances of Daisy Edgar-Jones and Esmé Creed-Miles. [Read the review](https://www.thewrap.com/creative-content/movies/sense-and-sensibility-2026-review-daisy-edgar-jones/) ## The Playlist — Marshall Shaffer Rating B+. 15 October 2026. The critic finds the adaptation refreshingly grounded and emotionally authentic, giving Austen’s story new life. They especially praise its focus on the sisters’ bond and the young, age-appropriate Elinor. [Read the review](https://theplaylist.net/sense-and-sensibility-review-daisy-edgar-jones-esme-creed-miles-georgia-oakley-20261015/) ## Deadline — Damon Wise Fi1m's normalised score 75/100 (inferred from the text). 22 September 2026. Wise finds Oakley’s adaptation timely and effective, preserving Austen’s sharp social satire while foregrounding women’s desire. He praises its subtle, lived-in realism, though he notes uneven casting and limited reinvention. [Read the review](https://deadline.com/2026/09/sense-and-sensibility-review-georgia-oakley-daisy-edgar-jones-1237110038/) ## Digital Spy — Jess Bacon Fi1m's normalised score 72/100 (inferred from the text). 21 September 2026. Bacon finds the adaptation a successful, timely update, though it sometimes lacks energy and chemistry between the sisters. She praises Daisy Edgar-Jones’s performance and Fiona Shaw’s lively standout turn, while criticizing the film’s grey-washed look. [Read the review](https://www.digitalspy.com/movies/a73818217/sense-and-sensibility-review-2026/) ## Den of Geek — David Crow Rating 3.5/5. 21 September 2026. The critic finds this a charming, bittersweet adaptation that brings fresh life to Austen for new audiences, though it may not become definitive. He particularly praises Esmé Creed-Miles’s fiery Marianne and the sisters’ moving bond. [Read the review](https://www.denofgeek.com/movies/sense-and-sensibility-review-jane-austen/) ## HeyUGuys Fi1m's normalised score 40/100 (inferred from the text). The critic finds the adaptation ambitious but frustrating, saying it never recaptures the warmth of the 1995 film. Daisy Edgar-Jones and George MacKay’s performances are praised, while the dance sequences are singled out as stilted and self-conscious. [Read the review](https://www.heyuguys.com/sense-and-sensibility-2026-review/) --- © Fi1m Ltd. Written by AI under a human editor; checked against sources before publication. 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