After sitting through the non-disclosure bound Enola Holmes today (of which the less is said, the better, totally, if you get my meaning!) this frenetic version of the Dickens classic was pure joy to watch. It hardly rests up and might be a bit too Gilliam-gone-right for some, but the cast is the cream of the crop, so many stars not only getting things just right but having a lot of fun too.
forewarning if you are a pukin racist grannie from the little britain sketch then the brown people in it might upset you a bit.
5 stars
Personal History of David Copperfield
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Personal History of David Copperfield
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Re: Personal History of David Copperfield
I loved this too. It was an absolute delight.
Lovely, quirky and a heartwarming story with a great cast, and a lot of humour,
10/10
Lovely, quirky and a heartwarming story with a great cast, and a lot of humour,
10/10
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2016 - 116 seen
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Re: Personal History of David Copperfield
I enjoyed it wimsical, amusing and clever you could see the cast were enjoying themselves also had some more heartwarming and serious moments. I would give it 7.5/10
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Re: Personal History of David Copperfield
Decent enough, altho not a memorable film, not one to own. 2.5/5
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Top Gun Maverick
MI 7 & 8
The Many Saints of Newark
Ghostbusters : Afterlife
Best films seen recently;
Tenet
Once Upon A Time In Hollywood
In The Heights
A Quiet Place 2
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Re: Personal History of David Copperfield
I watched this and I'm not sure whether I liked it or not . . . I think I'll need to watch it again to make up my mind. I'm reserving giving a mark until my 2nd viewing. 
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Re: Personal History of David Copperfield
Beautiful and delightfully bonkers romp. All performances were fantastic but I especially loved Peter Capaldi and Hugh Laurie.
The film is all the better for shedding some characters and storylines, and altering some events slightly. At two hours long it's a streamlined delight. And who doesn't wish they could tell their younger self that they'll get through it and might even have fun on the way? :)
9/10
The film is all the better for shedding some characters and storylines, and altering some events slightly. At two hours long it's a streamlined delight. And who doesn't wish they could tell their younger self that they'll get through it and might even have fun on the way? :)
9/10
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Re: Personal History of David Copperfield
I wasn't expecting to enjoy this so much but it was absolutely excellent, very fast paced and enjoyable throughout. For anyone thinking that Dickens isn't for them, forget that as this version requires no literary or high-brow knowledge, just sit back and enjoy the film. Great performances by all the cast but Dev Patel, Peter Capaldi and Hugh Laurie are particularly good. A+++ recommended!