The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby

The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby

2001
★★★★☆ 7.8/10
⏱️ 200 minutes
📅 Released
🌐 EN
DramaTV Movie
A young, compassionate man struggles to save his family and friends from the abusive exploitation of his cold-hearted, grasping uncle.

User Reviews

Peter McGinn
★ 7/10
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.)
May 10, 2021

Crew

Director
Stephen Whittaker
Producer
Nicolas Brown, George Faber, Suzan Harrison

Production

Channel Four International, Company Pictures