Jodie Foster proves why she is one of the greatest actors of our time in this beautifully realised adaptation of the play 'Idioglossia' by Mark Handley. Incredible cinematography and heartwarming performances make this memorable drama shine and Liam Neeson is simply charming. The...( read more)
Jeremy Davies, Jodie Foster, Liam Neeson
Nell is a girl who's been brought up in an isolated world. The only person she knew was her mother and twin sister. They lived together in a cottage in the forest. Nobody has ever met Nell. After her ...( read more
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DVD Release Date: February 3, 2004
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July 19, 2008
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May 15, 2008
A unique and original film, Jodie Foster plays a great part in this and is a very intersting story.
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November 29, 2007
A rare cinematic treat. The relationship the doctor has with his patient is passionate and sincere.
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November 4, 2007
An exceptional performance from Jodie Foster. Human upbringing in an unusual story.
Based on a true story i believe. This film is an intelligent examination of a layed back doctor (Charismatic Liam Neeson) and his discovery of Nell (Oscar nominated Jodie Foster), a woman who ...( read more) -
November 5, 2009
Jodie Foster and Liam Neeson are sooo great in this movie! And it's a cute movie, really liked it.
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October 30, 2009
What an excellent movie! I just LOVED it! Good acting from the cast and I LOVE Liam Neeson! ;-)
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October 26, 2009
At the heart of this movie is the old question of whether you leave a wild animal (or in this case a young girl) alone to what she's used to or do you try and 'tame' them for their own good? A life in what we believe is a better system. This tackles the question thoughtfully and...( read more)
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November 18, 2006Plot Summary for
Nell (1994)
Nell is a girl who's been brought up in an isolated world. The only person she knew was her mother and twin sister. They lived together in a cottage in the forest. Nobody has ever met Nell. After her mother's death, she's discovered by the local doctor Jerome. He's fascinated by her, since she speaks an mangled language, developed by her sister and herself growing up; "twin speak" if you will. But Paula, a psychology student, wants her observed in a laboratory. The judge decides they get three months to observe her in the forest, after which he'll decide about Nells future.
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