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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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  • 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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    This is never less than glittering entertainment, but somehow a certain measure of lead has found its way into the formula.

    Full Review Source: TIME Magazine | comment Comment
    02/03/09
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    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
    Pete Croatto
    Filmcritic.com

    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.

    Full Review Source: Movie Views | comment Comment
    12/08/08
    Ryan Cracknell
    Ryan Cracknell
    Movie Views

    ...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

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

    Script is long on glibly quipping dialog, dropped with a seemingly casual air, and broadly played situations. The splendid trouping delivers them style. Leavening the chuckles are tugs at the heart.

    Full Review Source: Variety | comment Comment
    10/18/08
    Variety Staff
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    A perfect Audrey Hepburn vehicle.

    Full Review Source: Combustible Celluloid | comment Comment
    08/18/07
    Jeffrey M. Anderson
    Jeffrey M. Anderson
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    ... the results were satisfying, as Bogart played drawing-room comedy with aplomb.

    Full Review Source: TV Guide's Movie Guide | comment Comment
    08/15/07
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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
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    Bogey and Hepburn - classic.

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    06/29/07
    Cole Smithey
    Cole Smithey
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    Just as much chilling as it's witty.

    Full Review Source: Ozus' World Movie Reviews | comment Comment
    03/20/07
    Dennis Schwartz
    Dennis Schwartz
    Ozus' World Movie Reviews

    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.

    Full Review Source: Time Out | comment Comment
    06/24/06
    Derek Adams
    Derek Adams
    Time Out

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    10/15/05
    Michael Szymanski
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    No review available.

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    06/26/05
    Emanuel Levy
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    A semi-classic for the semi-literate.

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    03/01/05
    Gregory Weinkauf
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    New Times

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

    A frothy delight.

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    08/07/04
    Michael Dequina
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    TheMovieReport.com

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    10/04/03
    Rebecca Murray
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    09/29/03
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    08/29/03
    Carol Cling
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