Wordiezett So much average

Protraph Lack of good storyline.

CrawlerChunky In truth, there is barely enough story here to make a film.

Hayden Kane There is, somehow, an interesting story here, as well as some good acting. There are also some good scenes

VaneWimsey The best thing about this movie is that it convincingly recreated Dickens's world. The sets and the costumes are meticulously reproduced. Real-life personages such as Mark Lemon and Wilkie Collins are convincingly portrayed. It gives the viewer a window into the Victorian era. It's true to all the known and provable facts.Now having said that, it's not entirely successful as drama -- mostly because Nelly is made out to be way too saintly and long-suffering. The movie gives you the impression that she had strong moral reservations about Dickens's courtship, had sex with him only once, enjoyed an idyllic nine months with him until their child was still-born, and then totally regretted the whole thing. The truth is that they were a couple for at least ten years, and were probably still a couple at his his death. The actress who plays Nelly is extraordinarily beautiful, but she does nothing except look pained throughout the whole movie.

jcnsoflorida This did not win any major awards and did not even nab important nominations. Arty and at times slow moving, it's a Victorian period piece/slice of Charles Dickens biopic. I think what I found so stunning is the texture, and the levels of meaning. The main character is not Dickens, not really. The film raises all sorts of moral issues and doesn't come down clearly on them. And it is definitely a portrait of society at that time and place. The acting is amazing all around. What are we to make of the apparently mostly true story? What indeed? If but only if you're in the mood for something complicated and challenging you should see it.

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