‘SABRINA’: ONE 1950s ROMANCE THAT HAS CHARM
From the mid-50s and with an impressive trio of lead stars, Sabrina is a classic that fans seem to rate highly.
Sabrina (1954) Film Review
Growing up steps away from beautiful parties and wealth has been the norm for Sabrina (Audrey Hepburn). It’s also fostered a long-standing crush she harbors on the younger son of the wealthy Larabee family which her father chauffers’ for. David (William Holden) has been married more than once and is a playboy always looking for the prettiest girl at the party. Then Sabrina goes to Paris for two years to learn cookery.
Eldest son Linus (Humphrey Bogart) is the smart one. He has business acumen and runs the company well. He knows how to make deals, and his latest is arranging a marriage between the pretty Elizabeth and his brother David. A deal that will earn Linus a product he needs for his newest invention. Coinciding with this is the return of Sabrina. Returning grown up, it takes no time at all for David to again circle the prettiest girl at the party…
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If I ever saw this film, and probably I did, it’s been a long time. So, seeing it again was long overdue. Now that I have, I’m reminded that it’s a fun film. It’s one of those old classics that still has glamour. There are lovely party dresses and the typical exaggerated romantic gestures; to be fair though, this film isn’t as lovey-dovey awkward as some of its era. Instead, it gives its character some time and good conversation, too.
With its popular leading male stars, and its bright leading lady, Sabrina is a nice watch. Hepburn is, as usual, quite the star. She radiates charm like always and is elegant in everything. The bond with the staff and Sabrina with her dad is additionally cute though not terribly prevalent. Sabrina’s indecision also, weirdly, feels fair in this story because it’s more about disloyalty than a feeling of whimsy.
If you enjoy watching films from the 50s, then this romantic dramedy will be something worth revisiting or discovering if you haven’t seen it for the first time.
Stream, at publication, on MGM+
Photos: Alamy
Content: Nothing to note. This one is very much the standard “content” of the era. Some kisses and plans to run off together. Comments are made about a man being a womanizer and multiple marriages. PG is the rating.
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