Adaptation of the Dickens novel.
James D'Arcy
Nicholas Nickleby
Charles Dance
Ralph Nickleby
Sophia Myles
Kate Nickleby
Diana Kent
Mrs. Nickleby
Gregor Fisher
Mr. Squeers
Berwick Kaler
Mr. Snawley
Lee Ingleby
Smike
Pam Ferris
Mrs. Squeers
Debbie Chazen
Fanny Squeers
Tom Hollander
Mr. Mantalini
Marian McLoughlin
Madame Mantalini
Tom Ellis
John Browdie
Donald Sumpter
Mr. Brooker
Malcolm Tierney
Vincent Crummles
Jacqueline Tong
Mrs. Crummles
Richard Katz
Mr. Lenville
Tom Hiddleston
Lord
JJ Feild
Frank Cheeryble
Jonathan Coy
Charles Cheeryble
Lorraine Stanley
Maid
Chris Roebuck
Wackford Squeers Jnr.
Tim Barlow
Old Lord
Liz Smith
Peg Sliderskew
Frank Mills
Arthur Gride
Director
Stephen Whittaker
Writer
Charles Dickens
Writer
Martyn Hesford
May 10, 2021
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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.)
Status:
Released
Original Language:
English
Budget:
$0.00
Revenue:
$0.00