Clevercell Very disappointing...

SparkMore n my opinion it was a great movie with some interesting elements, even though having some plot holes and the ending probably was just too messy and crammed together, but still fun to watch and not your casual movie that is similar to all other ones.

HomeyTao For having a relatively low budget, the film's style and overall art direction are immensely impressive.

Verity Robins Great movie. Not sure what people expected but I found it highly entertaining.

Kirpianuscus it is only a sketch about a significant episode from Charles Dickens life. but that status is its basic virtue. because it not propose verdicts, conclusions or points of view. only delicates lines from a period, a life and a relationship. that graceful manner to propose only few points for public gives force and charm to a story who seems be one from many others. but it remains unique because transforms the reading books, the myths and the portraits, the adaptations of his novels, his biography in field of precious nuances. Felicity Jones does an admirable work. the states of a young woman front with her hero, the vulnerabilities and the need to define an ambiguous status, the memories as parts not from a biography but as tools for define the present are virtues of a film who , as sketch of a sentimental affairs, is an useful sketch for discover an universe.

SnoopyStyle In Margate, England 1883, Mrs. Wharton Robinson/Nelly (Felicity Jones) is haunted by her past. Years earlier, Nelly at 18 joined her mother Mrs. Frances Ternan (Kristin Scott Thomas) at one of Charles Dickens (Ralph Fiennes)'s play. She catches his eye even though she's not a particularly good actress. Her mother is worried. Dickens eventually starts an affair with her as he announces his separation from his embarrassed wife in a public letter in the newspaper. In the process, he would write "Great Expectations".I don't think I've ever seen the character of Charles Dickens in a movie. I don't know what expectations I have of him but this is probably not what I imagined. He is basically a rock star and he is a flawed human being. There are some really powerful scenes of their relationship and the moral constraints of the day. However those scenes are sandwiched between lots of slow uninteresting scenes. The acting is all good. Felicity Jones gives both the innocent and the hurt. Ralph Fiennes gives an interesting performance although I would want a more overpowering presence. As a director, he shows that he's capable of doing the work, but I wish it revealed more of his personal style. In general, this is a functional period piece with flashes of greatness.

brchthethird For his sophomore directing feature, Ralph Fiennes turns to history yet again as he brings the story of Charles Dickens' affair with Ellen Ternan to the screen. Ralph Fiennes himself plays Dickens, while Felicity Jones plays Ellen Ternan and Kristin Scott Thomas plays Elllen's mother, Frances. For me, this film works on just about every level. You have an emotionally involving story and elegantly composed images that, when put together, produce a sumptuous period drama. Fiennes gives a terrific, nuanced performance as Dickens and, while not completely likable in some respects, is still quite sympathetic despite his contemptuous treatment of his wife. However, the film belongs to Felicity Jones who gives a deeply emotional and conflicted performance as a woman caught between her own personal dignity, and the feelings she has for a married man. Kristin Scott Thomas also does a fine job portraying the mother, who somewhat reluctantly allows Dickens to "help" her daughter along. I also greatly enjoyed the way this film was photographed. Whether it was captured on digital or film, I don't know, but whatever they did works. There was a very naturalistic look to the film, and a lot of the scenes with natural lighting reminded me of BARRY LYNDON. I also thought the score did a very good job of conveying a sense of unease, chaos and raw emotion that really complemented the film. Overall, while not a purely pleasant experience, I thought this film was very effective and told a story which should resonate with viewers. The only minor complaint I have is that, at first, the movie drifts between two different time periods without really announcing itself. However, I got used to it after a while. So, I can heartily recommend this to anyone, particularly fans of period drama.

Gordon-11 This film tells the story of Charles Dickens and his controversial affair with a young woman named Nellie."The Invisible Woman" celebrates love in a very conservative era. Charges Dickens is married to a woman he did not love, and he meets a beautiful young woman who appreciates his literary talent. He makes a bold decision against societal values, and lives in darkness with the invisible woman. It chronicles the power of love. The subtle acting and story telling suit the film's predominant mood, and I enjoyed watching it. Though there are a few subplots that are poorly explained in the film towards the end, I still enjoyed it.