Wednesday, January 29, 2020

The Invisible Woman (2013)


Academy Awards, USA 2014

Nominee
Oscar
Best Achievement in Costume Design
Michael O'Connor

Sony Pictures Classics
Directed by Ralph Fiennes
My rating: 2.5 stars out of 4
IMDb Wikipedia
(Blu-ray, Sony)

Charles Dickens, in his 40s, falls for a young teenage admirer and actress. They steal glances at his public readings and during her rehearsals for a play. Her mother figures out what is going on and at first dissuades her, but realizing it could help her career eventually looks the other way. Dickens separates from his wife, allowing their relationship to continue, but in secret. Understated, somewhat laborious period drama, even Dickens fans may be bored. Incorporates many true events from Dickens life, including a train derailment which he barely survived.

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