Nicholas Nickleby (2002)

Lack of good storyline.

Good start, but then it gets ruined

This movie was so-so. It had it's moments, but wasn't the greatest.

It really made me laugh, but for some moments I was tearing up because I could relate so much.

I love this movie. I've seen it multiple times and each time it's bettter. All the actors did a fantastic job. A must see.

at first sigh - an inspired adaptation. in fact, admirable gem. for the high acting. for atmosphere. for the splendid manner to use great actors who explores each nuance of the novel. a film who impress for the grace and for the profound science of spirit of period. a film who reminds the spirit of realism and the heart of Dickens' work. themes and characters. emotion as seed of magnificent show. and the force to do more than a beautiful film but for rediscover the universe of Nicholas Nickleby in special manner. a film about virtues. who has the art to explore not only a novel but to use the lines of each novel by Dickens. and that virtue is the most important thing in this case.

it is a pure Dickens. the spirit of novel, the details of its universe, the splendid acting - Jamie Bell is the great revelation - are pieces of a lovely sensitive film who can not only seduce but be an admirable discover. because it is a beautiful movie and its beauty is result not only for the inspiration of director and exemplary choice of cast but for the recreation, with care and precision, of a world atmosphere, the powerful images, the great performance, the Dickens spirit, together, makes the entire work more than a common adaptation. work of extraordinary actors, it is a real joy for viewer. and that is important. so, see it !

I have been watching our DVD box set of the 1982 mini-series, "The Life And Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby" again.I had avoided the 2002 version until this evening when it appeared on TV. I think a good job was done in getting this massive production into 2 hours. I pretty much like the cast in the film, but was appalled when I found that Barry Humphries played Mrs. Crummles! What an insult to Lila Kaye, who was the perfect Mrs. C. BTW, I'm also in the process of re-reading my copy of Dickens' book, which also confirms that Ms. Kaye was right for the part. Alan Cumming was as always, delightful & perfect for his role. It was worth the time just to enjoy those eyes & that devilish smile.