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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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Nov 11, 2008

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  • Isn't it romantic...Sabrina is charming, humorous and aglow with some of Hollywood's greatest stars. Humphrey Bogart, William Holden and Audrey Hepburn star in a Cinderella story directed by renowned filmmaker Billy Wilder (Sunset Boulevard, Some Like It Hot). Bogie and Holden are the mega-rich Larrabee brothers of Long Island. Bogie's all work, Holden's all playboy. But when Sabrina, daughter of the family's chauffeur, returns from Paris all grown up and glamorous, the stage is set for some family fireworks as the brothers fall under the spell of Hepburn's delightful charms.
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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
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    01/02/05
    Philip Martin
    Philip Martin
    Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

    Abundant charm and humour

    Full Review Source: BBC | comment Comment
    04/17/01
    Almar Haflidason
    Almar Haflidason
    BBC

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

    Full Review Source: Boxoffice Magazine | comment Comment
    01/01/00
    Boxoffice Magazine

    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
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    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

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    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
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    06/26/05
    Emanuel Levy
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    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

    Full Review Source: Filmcritic.com | comment Comment
    12/23/08
    Pete Croatto
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    07/27/02
    Rob Vaux
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    No review available.

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    08/29/03
    Carol Cling
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    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

    It is a story as light as a feather and as old as yesterday's news, as transparent as a society column item and as smug as a foreign-made car. But Mr. Wilder...has made it into a commentary as crisp as a screed in a smart magazine.

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