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The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby

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8.0/10 • 16

2001-04-083h 20m

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Adaptation of the Dickens novel.

Directors
Stephen Whittaker
Writters
Martyn Hesford, Charles Dickens
Editors
Martyn Hesford, Charles Dickens, Beverley Mills

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  1. James D'Arcy

    James D'Arcy

    Nicholas Nickleby

  2. Charles Dance

    Charles Dance

    Ralph Nickleby

  3. Sophia Myles

    Sophia Myles

    Kate Nickleby

  4. Diana Kent

    Diana Kent

    Mrs. Nickleby

  5. Gregor Fisher

    Gregor Fisher

    Mr. Squeers

  6. Berwick Kaler

    Berwick Kaler

    Mr. Snawley

  7. Lee Ingleby

    Lee Ingleby

    Smike

  8. Pam Ferris

    Pam Ferris

    Mrs. Squeers

  9. Debbie Chazen

    Debbie Chazen

    Fanny Squeers

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Peter McGinn

May 10, 2021

7/10

I am sure this is a credible interpretation of the Disney classic. It feels Dickensian, but it has been many years since I read the book. I liked the look of the movie, the grime n\and poverty of London, the country scenery. The acting was fine. I thought a few of the characters were little more than stereotypical cliches, but that might be Dickensian also, always an eye towards exaggeration. I would have liked to see more depth in some of the minor characters, and the plight of those school kids - you know = the ones left behind when Nicholas fled with Smyke in tow. What happened to those kids? I know, I know; the book didn’t cover it, but I dearly wish that school had been broken up in the end, with some consequences for Mr. Squeers. Ah well, guess I should write my own damn script. But setting my pickiness aside, it enjoyed most of the movie (he said grudgingly.)

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Released
Original Language
English
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