Sabrina directed by Billy Wilder

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Sabrina directed by Billy Wilder and starring the ever so classy Audrey Hepburn, forever dapper Humphrey Bogart, and always charming William Holden is the tale of a young daughter of a servant to the wealthy Larrabee household.  Sabrina, played by Audrey Hepburn, is sick in love with the David Larrabee, William Holden, who has a playboy reputation.  Sent away to culinary school in France, Sabrina leaves a discouraged child but she returns as a confident and beautiful young lady.  David takes notice in Sabrina, ready to ignore any family wishes; yet, Linus Larrabee is ready to protect the family in any means necessary even if it means breaking up young love in replace of another. 

          Another idol of min, Audrey Hepburn is never without poise and grace.  Her style alone is enough to grab the attention of the public, but her presence on screen is enchanting.  My favorite of her roles, Sabrina, is one of her best and with the help of her co-stars, all give a mesmerizing performance.  Audrey Hepburn could not have been more perfect for the role in this romantic comedy.  Paired with the older yet very sophisticated Humphrey Bogart, Audrey Hepburn was perfection having the audience root for the hopelessly romantic Sabrina to find love in the end; it isn’t until the end that we find out which brother she finds love with.  The energy and liveliness that William Holden brings to the movie makes me swoon and smile every time I see him on the screen.  Humphrey Bogart’s character could not have been more different, but Billy Wilder does a remarkable job presenting him to the audience making it no problem to equally fall in love with him also. Not only do I love the actors, the comedy, and the romance that is so brilliantly done in the film, but I love the props and the costumes, and the scenery that make the movie what it is.  The dress, or more like a gown, that Audrey Hepburn wears to the Larrabee party was beyond eloquent and is alone a reason for my constant replays of the film.  An instant classic then and a remembered classic now, Sabrina takes the cake for grace, humor, and romance.

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