After wealthy Mr. Dashwood dies, he leaves his wife and daughters penniless by the rules of inheritance. Emma Thompson, who also won an Oscar for writing the film, plays the sensible Miss Elinor Dashwood in Ang Lee’s 1995 classic adaptation of Austen’s novel. Will Elinor find love with amiable Edward (Hugh Grant)? Will his quiet reserve suit her? Will she ever slouch? Not on Emma Thompson’s watch.