Review of Albert Nobbs (2011) by Dominique J — 29 Jun 2012

Actually a pretty good story, but the dull acting and visuals leave this film in my "boring" category.

This review of Albert Nobbs (2011) was written by Dominique J on 29 Jun 2012.

Albert Nobbs has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Adrian B (1,364) on 30 Mar 2013

Excelente película dramática en la cual Glenn Close se disfrazada como hombre para poder trabajar y sobrevivir en la Irlanda del siglo XIX…

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By Edgar C (1,352) on 25 Jan 2014

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By Ian G (848) on 14 Sep 2013

This movie was absolutely fascinating. It highlights the struggles between men and women in varying ways…

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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 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 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 Molly R (320) on 24 May 2013

Slow moving, but interesting story with good performances…

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By Miguel R (812) on 09 Jul 2015

The local art center showed this film recently. I was not familiar with it, but a big fan of Glenn Close and her multi talents…

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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 Sophie P (138) on 06 Mar 2013

I wanted to like but the plot seemed to drag on and unfortunately I couldn't wait til the closing credits came on, which is a shame because…

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