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.
grantss
Dull and unengaging, despite the cast.The true story of how, in later life, Charles Dickens (played by Ralph Fiennes), while married, becomes infatuated with a younger woman, Nelly (played by Felicity Jones). The movie follows their relationship.On the plus side, this isn't your usual syrupy-sweet, trite romance. There is a degree of vulnerability on both sides, and it's not all wine-and-roses. However, the story never really grabs you. It just seems to drift along with the only telling scene being the final one involving Felicity Jones.On that note, Felicity Jones is wonderful (as always) as Nelly. Ralph Fiennes is solid as Charles Dickens. Good support from Kristen Scott Thomas.
Matic Boh
With the use of wonderful art direction and costume design The Invisible Woman manages to capture the essence of the late Victorian period, as the film explores a fascinating romantic relationship that developed away from the limelight during the height of Charles Dickens's career. The story is told through the eyes of his mistress Nelly, who reminisces about her time with Dickens, and with the use of elegant transitions between the two timelines one is offered an interesting glimpse into the personal life of the great author, well depicted by Ralph Fiennes. A noticeable feature is the film's unique pace, which could be considered slow by some, as it is designed in a gentle and subtle manner, thus matching the intimacy of the tender affair that is explored. Sadly though, one is primarily left with the feeling that the film does not offer enough, as The Invisible Woman deals with merely a fraction of the complex dynamic between Dickens and Nelly, and the audience is ultimately required to imagine and speculate about the true nature and passion of Dickens's secret relationship.
leonblackwood
Review: I'm not a bit lover of period dramas, and I usually stay away from them because of the slow pace and the way that they are written, but I thought that I would give this movie a go as it was directed and starring Ralph Fiennes. I must admit, it did take some time for me to get into this film and I did find it quite boring in parts, but it's a well written love story with great performances from Fiennes and Felicity Jones. Everything was against the couple right from the beginning, so the outcome was predictable and tragic for Nelly Ternan. Anyway, for entertainment, it's didn't really have that much intense drama to keep me gripped to the screen, but it's a watchable romance movie that will touch some peoples heart. Average!Round-Up: Ralph Fiennes has starred in many period dramas over the years so it wasn't that surprising to see him direct a movie in this genre. I have seen him put in better performances in movies like Schindlers List, Red Dragon and Harry Potter, but that's because the role didn't demand that much from award winning actor. Felicity Jones is a very English actor and judging by her roles in Chalet Girl, The Tempest & Hysteria, is obvious that directors are typecasting her for the classic English roles. I found her quite stiff in this role and she could have showed some more emotion which would have brought some intensity to the movie. Anyway, I'm sure that there performances won't hurt there careers because the movie didn't exactly blow up at the box office. Budget: N/A Worldwide Gross: $1.3million (Terrible!)I recommend this movie to people who are into there period dramas about a girl who falls in love with Charles Dickens, against all odds. 4/10
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