Review of Albert Nobbs (2011) by Timm S — 09 Mar 2016

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

This review of Albert Nobbs (2011) was written by Timm S on 09 Mar 2016.

Albert Nobbs has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Jim F (603) on 09 Jan 2016

Effective period drama, as poor old Albert is hiding a shocking secret to enable to keep his job as butler…

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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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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 Martha A (144) on 03 Jul 2013

This is not a light forget it tomorrow movie--it is thoughtful and you realize near the middle just how joy-less this woman/man's life is in…

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By Les E (496) on 06 Mar 2013

It should've been called as The Curious Case of Albert Nobbs…

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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 Matthew R (1,327) on 22 Apr 2018

A nice little thinker film with some great acting and some odd acting but worth watching for people who appreciate good films…

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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 Juanka P (230) on 21 Jul 2013

Albert Nobbs(Glenn Close) nos cuenta la historia de una mujer que vive la vida de un hombre, Albert vive como un mesero y mayordomo en un hotel…

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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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