This remake of a Billy Wilder film is directed by Sidney Pollack. The best reason to remake the 1954 film is to cast an actor in the Humphrey Bogart role who feels like a better choice for romance with Sabrina. In this version, Sabrina is portrayed by Julia Ormond---five years older than Audrey Hepburn was in the role, but still fresh-faced and endearing.
Harrison Ford takes on the Bogart role as Linus Larrabee, the older of two brothers charmed by Sabrina. He feels like a better fit than Bogart. Greg Kinnear plays David Larrabee, the younger brother, with exuberant charm, even if David is not the best choice for Sabrina's Prince Charming.
As in the original version, each of the three main characters has something to learn from the other two. And the story is, ultimately, a fairytale.
Though Ford fits the story better, I prefer the original film. But both films are enjoyable.
Harrison Ford takes on the Bogart role as Linus Larrabee, the older of two brothers charmed by Sabrina. He feels like a better fit than Bogart. Greg Kinnear plays David Larrabee, the younger brother, with exuberant charm, even if David is not the best choice for Sabrina's Prince Charming.
As in the original version, each of the three main characters has something to learn from the other two. And the story is, ultimately, a fairytale.
Though Ford fits the story better, I prefer the original film. But both films are enjoyable.