Review of Albert Nobbs (2011) by Jennifer C — 24 Nov 2011

Glen Close is brilliant in this Victorian vignette.

This review of Albert Nobbs (2011) was written by Jennifer C on 24 Nov 2011.

Albert Nobbs has generally received mixed reviews.

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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 Timm S (1,294) on 09 Mar 2016

Bit Of A Bizarre One. Very Engrossing Tho & The True-To-Life Drama Is Unbelievable In Parts…

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By José M (1,677) on 06 May 2013

As the quiet Albert Nobbs, Glenn Close is so real and impressive, completely embodying the body of her character, with Janet McTeer being not…

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By Andre D (1,970) on 25 Nov 2014

Glenn Close regresa al cine con gran fuerza, encarnando al mayordomo Albert Nobbs, en una historia sacada de la vida real y dirigida por Rodrigo…

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By Mark James A (388) on 20 Nov 2013

a not-so-good film possessing a compelling story suffused with melancholy…

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By Mloy X (536) on 24 Oct 2013

Dr. Holloran (Gleeson): Why aren't you in fancy dress? Albert Nobbs (Close): Me sir? But I'm a waiter. Dr…

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By Grant H (1,337) on 15 Nov 2014

Though I am a sucker for period pieces, this one was slower than would have liked, but Glenn Close is pretty darn good…

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By Sharon A (222) on 13 Jun 2014

Interesting film which was a play originally. I can imagine there would have possibly been a few Albert Nobbs throughout history…

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By Sean S (1,358) on 25 May 2013

This is character driven drama in the best of ways…

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By Beingryanjude (584) on 31 Aug 2014

A promising story through and through. Albert Nobbs recklessly uses its source material and fails to gain any confidence throughout…

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