), the introverted daughter of the Larrabee family’s chauffeur. After spending years pining for the family’s playboy younger son, Greg Kinnear ), Sabrina leaves for a transformative internship at
The 1995 film "Sabrina" is a delightful, if somewhat uneven, romantic comedy that brings a fresh spin to the classic tale of a young woman's transformation from wallflower to belle. The movie boasts a strong performance from Julia Ormond as the titular character, a charming and sophisticated take on the role that feels both nostalgic and modern. sabrina 1995
Sydney Pollack ( Out of Africa , Tootsie ) directs with a mature, unhurried hand. He is less interested in farce than in mood. The famous scene of Linus teaching Sabrina to dance? Pollack shoots it in soft focus, with rain on the window, emphasizing isolation and intimacy over comedy. The film is gorgeously photographed by Giuseppe Rotunno, bathing the Larrabee estate in autumn golds and winter blues. John Williams’ score is lush and romantic, though perhaps too sweeping for a story that is ultimately very small and personal. ), the introverted daughter of the Larrabee family’s
. While it retains the core "Cinderella" charm of the original story, this version swaps the mid-century stiffness for a more grounded, 90s corporate-romance aesthetic The film follows Sabrina Fairchild Julia Ormond Sydney Pollack ( Out of Africa , Tootsie
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