"Paris isn't for changing planes. It's for changing your outlook. For throwing open the windows and letting in...letting in la vie en rose."
Sabrina has been gathering dust on my shelf for a few years now. Romantic comedies aren't really my thing, so I was in no rush to watch it. I finally decided to plug it in, and I can't believe how much I enjoyed this.
Audrey Hepburn plays her typical role of a naïve young woman who falls in love with a much more mature man. William Holden plays David, a rich playboy who's been married multiple times. Bogart plays David's brother Linus, a no-nonsense businessman who only cares about bottom lines and mergers.
This is a different kind of role for Bogart, and I really liked it. It's a lot to get used to at first, but the more familiar I got with Linus Larrabee, the more I realized Bogart actually fit the part perfectly. Audrey Hepburn is good too, though not as impressive as she was in Breakfast at Tiffany's or Roman Holiday.
About half the comedy is dated, and the other half is actually quite good. Though Sabrina this is labeled as a romantic comedy, it's really got some intense drama. Especially in the case of Linus, parts of Sabrina are really sad and there is no comic relief to ease the sadness. I wish this was written to be more of a drama because the serious moments surpass the comic moments by far.
The music is also worth noting. I typically enjoy music in classic movies, but the music in Sabrina is especially good. Though the song is used frequently, "La Vie en Rose" is one of the best songs ever written, so I can't really blame the filmmakers for including it over and over.
This is a good movie to watch for anyone. In love, out of love, looking for love, hopeless romantic, or just for fun, Sabrina won't disappoint.
Sabrina has been gathering dust on my shelf for a few years now. Romantic comedies aren't really my thing, so I was in no rush to watch it. I finally decided to plug it in, and I can't believe how much I enjoyed this.
Audrey Hepburn plays her typical role of a naïve young woman who falls in love with a much more mature man. William Holden plays David, a rich playboy who's been married multiple times. Bogart plays David's brother Linus, a no-nonsense businessman who only cares about bottom lines and mergers.
This is a different kind of role for Bogart, and I really liked it. It's a lot to get used to at first, but the more familiar I got with Linus Larrabee, the more I realized Bogart actually fit the part perfectly. Audrey Hepburn is good too, though not as impressive as she was in Breakfast at Tiffany's or Roman Holiday.
About half the comedy is dated, and the other half is actually quite good. Though Sabrina this is labeled as a romantic comedy, it's really got some intense drama. Especially in the case of Linus, parts of Sabrina are really sad and there is no comic relief to ease the sadness. I wish this was written to be more of a drama because the serious moments surpass the comic moments by far.
The music is also worth noting. I typically enjoy music in classic movies, but the music in Sabrina is especially good. Though the song is used frequently, "La Vie en Rose" is one of the best songs ever written, so I can't really blame the filmmakers for including it over and over.
This is a good movie to watch for anyone. In love, out of love, looking for love, hopeless romantic, or just for fun, Sabrina won't disappoint.