The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby
Drama • TV Movie
TV Release (US)
Overview:
A young, compassionate man struggles to save his family and friends from the abusive exploitation of his cold-hearted, grasping uncle.
Director:
Stephen Whittaker
Status:
Released
Language:
English
Buget:
$0.00
Revenue:
Key words:
Cast
James D'Arcy
~ as ~
Nicholas Nickleby
Charles Dance
Ralph Nickleby
Sophia Myles
Kate Nickleby
Diana Kent
Mrs. Nickleby
Gregor Fisher
Mr. Squeers
Lee Ingleby
Smike
Pam Ferris
Mrs. Squeers
Debbie Chazen
Fanny Squeers
Berwick Kaler
Mr. Snawley
Tom Hollander
Mr. Mantalini
Peter McGinn
Written 4 year(s) ago
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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.)
