Anne Hathaway, Charlie Hunnam, Christopher Plummer
A tale based on the classic novel, "The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby" by Charles Dickens. Set in 19th Century England, the story revolves around the resourceful Nicholas Nickleby and his b...( read more
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DVD Release Date: July 22, 2003
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Flixster Reviews (531)
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March 26, 2006Nickleby is a good redition of Dickens novel. But the portrayl of Nickleby is too bitter perfect for my taste.
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February 22, 2009Charlie Hunman is annoying at times, but this is a loyal adaptation of Dickens. Jamie Bell is absolutely stunning, Hathaway is too beautiful but is heartbreaking and yet unconvincing at the same time. A great story given a faithful representation.
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September 1, 2009Sumptuous production, and a great performance by Anne Hathaway make this a quite decent film. A bit long and drawn out for my taste, but a lot of nice things to look at along the way. I'll admit I was bored at times, but overall a fine job.
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August 30, 2009Drámatica y tierna... cuenta con muy buenas actuaciones. Me sorprendió especialmente Jamie Bell.
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June 19, 2009Interesting brithish film
I love all the acting cast
The story isnt quite carry as the book does but it survives -
March 25, 2009This is a film adaptation, if you follow what others said, an altered plot even *based* on the book. If you wanted to see the book dramatized, then I guess you'll be disappointed. But I, however, wanted to see Alan Cumming, so I rented it. I don't care that it's supposed to be Di...( read more)
Critic Reviews
January 9, 2003
Peter Travers, Rolling Stone
January 8, 2003
Stephanie Zacharek, Salon.com
To paraphrase a line from another Dickens' novel, Nicholas Nickleby is too much like a fragment of an underdone potato. full review
January 3, 2003
Moira MacDonald, Seattle Times
It's no easy trick to resist the charms of Douglas McGrath's Nicholas Nickleby, and anyone starved for a nice hats-and-corsets literary adaptation certainly isn't up to the task. full review
January 3, 2003
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times
The movie is jolly and exciting and brimming with life, and wonderfully well-acted. full review
January 3, 2003
Liam Lacey, Globe and Mail
If not every scene bears the Masterpiece Theatre seal of authenticity, the parade of vividly drawn characters is always good fun. full review
December 26, 2002
Claudia Puig, USA Today
This mid-19th century tale of survival after the death of a parent is still compelling today, and its message of strength and the importance of family continues to resonate. full review
December 26, 2002
A.O. Scott, The New York Times
The director has produced a colorful, affecting collage of Dickensian moods and motifs, a movie that elicits an overwhelming desire to plunge into 900 pages of 19th-century prose. full review
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April 11, 2007Love, love, love!!! I watched it over and over. Charlie Hunnam and Anne Hathaway were GREAT!!! Every one of the characters is interesting. WATCH IT!!!
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