September 21, 2011

Sabrina




Audrey Hepburn is lovely. To me, she may be the most charismatic actress in movie history. You just have to watch it on the screen to catch your eye.

On 1954 she filmed Sabrina next to another Hollywood legend, Mr. Humphrey Bogart; and also hansome William Holden.

Over 50 years later, plot feels a bit corny but still captivanting. A girl from humble origins, falls in love with a rich-boy who doesn't even know her very well. Afterwards, girl goes to Paris and returns as a gorgeous woman who won't go by unnoticed again.

The love triangle completes with Bogart, who, while trying to avoid his brother marries her and ruins his family, ends up falling for her.

Now that I told you almost everything, you may be wondering if you should watch it.

Even when predictible, it is totally worth it! Firstable, because of the significant performances of its leading characters; secondable, for New York style of the 1950s portrayed on the movie -from interior design to fabulous costume design and cinematography-. Audrey Hepburn looks great the whole movie.

Nominated to 6 Academy Awards, it won Best costume design.

Remember, this is the original Sabrina. The 1995 remake with Julia Ormond and Harrison Ford, feels so out-of-time and boring,  so, sorry but it really sucks! 

1 comment:

mulder x... said...

Audrey Hepburn beautiful and great actress...