Sabrina (1954)

When William Holden takes his first good look at Audrey Hepburn, he screeches his convertible to a stop and backs up to gaze at the elegant woman. Two years of life in Paris has transformed the chauffeur’s daughter into a knockout. She stands in front of the train station in a black Givenchy suit, like a model on Vogue’s cover. But Sabrina is on the verge of getting an education about high society, and about romance and love and the difference between the two. Director Billy Wilder combines sardonic humor, pratfalls, and social criticism to create a delightful and witty movie . Even the music underscores that message. “Isn’t it romantic? Merely to be young on such a night as this?” Back story: Hepburn has lived all her life on the grounds of a magnificent estate owned by a wealthy family, whom her dad works for. Two sons live there, the stiff and staid businessman Humphrey Bogart and the younger irresponsible son William Holden. Hepburn has a crush on the latter. With his blond hair, handsome face, and flirtatious come-ons, he is the seductive playboy. But he doesn’t even know she exists……………until she returns from Paris. Then the charm oozes out. “Sabrina, where have you been all my life?”asks Holden. “Right over the garage!” coos Hepburn. Things heat up quickly. Both men are drawn to her. Not only is she beautiful, she’s sweet, honest, and irresistible. When Holden announces he’s in love, the stodgy parents go ape. “The old man is frothing at the mouth, “ warns Bogart. “About… animal, vegetable, or mineral?” asks Holden. “Definitely animal” is the reply. Hepburn learns a lot about the stuffy culture of Glen Cove. “No gentleman makes love to a servant in his mother’s house,” rants the apoplectic father, a terrific Walter Hampden. Will the two lovers overcome these imposing social barriers? One thing unsettles me. Bogart , at age 55, with his tired wrinkled face, is way too old as suitor for the 25-year-old girl And would she really fit into his Dow-Jones lifestyle? Suffice to say, the love triangle eventually turns heart-shaped. The ending works because of everyone’s excellent acting. A tantalizing side note: During this shoot Hepburn and Holden fell passionately in love and talked marriage. However, when he told her he could not have children, she dropped him. Later, Holden would say she was the love of his life. So take notice of the two as they dance at the ball. Those sparks between them are genuine. Another side note: Glen Cove has lost some luster since the fifties, but it still holds some of New York’s most glamorous families. This Blu Ray DVD include special features on: Hepburn’s fashions; the making of the film; Upper-class Long Island society; “character” actors in the film; the high-tech cameras invented for this shoot; and my favorite, an-in-depth retrospect of William Holden’s movie career at Paramount. I think you'll agree. This is a good stiff drink of scintillating comedy.

An Audrey Hepburn movie! That is really all that need be said to recommend this film. Audrey Hepburn is one of, if not the most, beloved actresses of all time. She died twenty-four years ago and has not appeared in film since 1989. Yet, the world is still fascinated with this woman. It is easy to see why. She has a timeless charisma that appeals to people of all ages. One cannot help but fall in love with this lady after watching her films. "Sabrina" is Hepburn's second major Hollywood film. Coming off of her Academy Award winning performance in "Roman Holiday", Ms. Hepburn once again turns in another great performance in this film. She was actually nominated for her second Oscar as a result. Sabrina is a comedy-romance type of movie. Perhaps this is Audrey Hepburn's best film genre, although her fine performance in the suspense "Wait Until Dark" is anything but romantic nor comedic. She can play any genre but her natural charms fit romance best and especially if the setting is glamorous. Humphrey Bogart may not have been the most ideal choice to play Linus Larrabee in this film. The thirty-year difference between he and Audrey stretches the imagination a little bit. The chemistry could have been better. However, that in no way diminishes the terrific acting in this film. Audrey clearly deserved her nomination for another fine work. Audrey plays Sabrina Fairchild, the daughter of an English driver who works for a very wealthy American family. She falls in love with the younger son, David. David falls in love in return. The older son, Linus, wants to prevent their mutual attraction from developing into anything serious, as that would threaten a potentially lucrative business alliance that hinges on marriage. The story unfolds from there as feelings develop between the two and they unintentionally fall in love. Hepburn is convincing but Bogart is less so. Perhaps it is the age difference but I believe the leading man in a romance-comedy is not the best type of role for Mr. Bogart. He is an excellent actor and one of my favorites but the role did not suit him. This is a funny, witty, and charming movie. Hepburn and William Holden work well together. I suspect Hepburn could have worked well with anyone. She was that good. John Williams (Thomas Fairchild) was clearly never on the unemployment line in the 1950s, having worked with Audrey Hepburn, Grace Kelly, Humphrey Bogart, and Cary Grant. He turned in a commendable performance as Sabrina's worried father. The famed fashion designer, Hubert Givenchy, dressed Audrey Hepburn for this role. This started decades of collaboration between the two. Mr. Givenchy would later dress Audrey for "Charade" and "How to Steal a Million", both excellent films in their own right. Highly recommended.

If you've not seen this movie, it's really good. It's been one of my favorites for a long time and it was just perfect for the mood I was in

THIS film the original starring Audrey Hepburn is AWESOME!! In 4K it is beyond stunning what a differance even from the blu ray n night n day differance from THE DVD! I highly recommend this timeless classic which stars Humphrey Bogart as well But I must also admit the remake starring Harrison Ford is also pretty darn good!! Get them both!! But the original is still my favorite n the 4K version is an incredible delight!!!

Filme por si só é maravilhoso, Audrey encantadora e carismática como sempre. Mas o 4k é ótimo, bom salto de qualidade comparado ao antigo Blu Ray já que é uma nova remasterização do negativo do filme. A capa ser dupla é muito legal também. Único porém é que em algumas cenas específicas o foco se perde um pouco e a imagem deixa de ser super nítida, mas absolutamente nada que atrapalhe e experiência já que é assim que o filme foi gravado. Fica a recomendação sim

I love this film. Both this version and the more recent version with Harrison Ford.

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Un classique qu'il faut avoir. Audrey Hepburn est magnifique

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