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A Bold Reinterpretation of Sense and Sensibility

October 14, 2026

A Bold Reinterpretation of <i>Sense and Sensibility</i>

The new adaptation of Sense and Sensibility is about to arrive in theaters in the US and Canada, and we had an early look. Focus Features invited JASNA News Editor Susie Wampler to an advance screening of the film in August. Now that it has debuted in the UK and is set to open in theaters here on October 16, we can share her personal impressions in a spoiler-free review. What does she think of this new take on a beloved Austen classic?

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The Jane Austen Society of North America is dedicated to the enjoyment and appreciation of Jane Austen and her writing. JASNA is a nonprofit organization, staffed by volunteers, whose mission is to foster among the widest number of readers the study, appreciation, and understanding of Jane Austen’s works, her life, and her genius. We have over 5,000 members of all ages and from diverse walks of life. Although most live in the United States or Canada, we also have members in more than a dozen other countries.

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