Review of Albert Nobbs (2011) by Robin H — 14 Jan 2012

I really liked this movie. Its twisted and complicated, anddefinatley not for everyone. Glenn Close is excellent and deserves the Oscar.

This review of Albert Nobbs (2011) was written by Robin H on 14 Jan 2012.

Albert Nobbs has generally received mixed reviews.

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By J.e. A (69) on 04 Sep 2013

Meh. I was bored. I love Glenn Close but felt nothing for any of the characters. Her character just feels pathetic in the end…

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By Adam R (2,773) on 16 Jul 2014

I really liked this movie. Glenn Close is one of the best actresses ever and her commitment to this role helps in making Albert Nobbs succeed…

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By Aman A (383) on 18 Dec 2013

Although Glenn Close submits another excellent performance, this Oscar bait is a real snooze fest with not enough to think about…

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By Debbie Baldwin (220) for Ladue News (220) on 20 Nov 2018

I found the film to be a touching and unique look at human sexuality and interaction…

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By Alex F (1,325) on 30 Nov 2014

If there's something good in this nice, small but decent made period film, about lesbianism during the Victorian era, is the amazing performance…

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By Sherry P (14) on 26 Feb 2013

I loved this movie just because it knows how to play with its own bizarre nature…

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By Pablo A. Scholz (320) for Clarín (492) on 27 Nov 2017

Attentive but with an empty gaze, Albert Nobbs examines everything around him closely, with small and insignificant gestures. [Full review in Spanish]…

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By Daniel Green (105) for CineVue (2,163) on 07 Jan 2019

The film's theatrical tone is ultimately its one great undoing, and even the most ardent admirer of Close's inescapable talent may be hard-pushed…

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By G Irena M (17) on 12 Nov 2014

Exceptionally played role as Albert Nobbs by Glenn Close.A delight to watch such a nice drama…

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By Julie M (395) on 14 Apr 2013

To be honest, I've never been much of a fan of Glenn Close…

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