Review of Albert Nobbs (2011) by Edgar C — 25 Jan 2014
After the underrated drama Mother and Child (2009), Colombian director Rodrigo García explores alternative choices. The fact that he maintained the same degree of quality adapting new material is a sign of two possibilities:
A) He is trying to find his directorial signature.
B) He is not an uncommitted film-maker.
In this new delivery set in 19th Century Ireland, a time and place in which women had nule personal development possibilities to have an independent existece, legendary actress Glenn Close shines in a brutally compelling performance, taking a mature story to new heights. The movie deals with deep emotional themes that might be difficult to understand or empathize with for some people, because we are talking about entirely different life conditions. However, we also are talking about a situation of sexism and chauvinism that makes modern times stink even today.
From that point of view, our current situation is a tragedy in the same way the film becomes one. It should definitely be seen despite my rating and despite some points of improvement yet to be checked my García. Albert Nobbs never deserved this lack of attention/popularity.
66/100.
This review of Albert Nobbs (2011) was written by Edgar C on 25 Jan 2014.
Albert Nobbs has generally received mixed reviews.
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