Review of Albert Nobbs (2011) by Mloy X — 24 Oct 2013

Dr. Holloran (Gleeson): Why aren't you in fancy dress?

Albert Nobbs (Close): Me sir? But I'm a waiter.

Dr. Holloran (Gleeson): Well I'm a doctor. We are both disguised as ourselves. That's a good one, eh?

This was a wonderful film and Glen Close' performance was so really so understated but so very impressive. She was simply brilliant. I got a kick out of watching two Potter veterans in this film: Sean Casey, played by the talented character actor, Mark Williams (who also played Mr. Weasley in the Harry Potter series), and Brendan Gleeson who played a marvelous Alastor Moody in the Potter series, but he was also great as Dr. Hollaran in this film. Mia Wasikowska is always a wonderfully dependable actress but the icing on the cake was getting to watch another film with hunky Aaron Taylor-Johnson-- luv him! But I must admit, I have to give mad props to Janet McTeer who played Mr. Page beautifully. I don't know if this is a compliment but she made a pretty convincing man, if I hadn't know she was a woman to begin with. The story was pretty fascinating, in a kind of Victor-Victoria way; but much sadder because of the circumstances that surrounded their decision to live life as men. It was fascinating to ponder and I wonder if this was actually based on a real person (must do research). Overall, the film has a superb cast, and an interesting plot, and I found it entertaining enough to watch and I liked the events that transpired, so I would venture to say, I liked the movie. It was cool.