The Personal History of David Copperfield

2019

1h 59m

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6.4/10

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A fresh and distinctive take on Charles Dickens’ semi-autobiographical masterpiece, The Personal History of David Copperfield, set in the 1840s, chronicles the life of its iconic title character as he navigates a chaotic world to find his elusive place within it. From his unhappy childhood to the discovery of his gift as a storyteller and writer, David’s journey is by turns hilarious and tragic, but always full of life, colour and humanity.

Directors

Armando Iannucci

Writers

Simon Blackwell(screenplay by)

Charles Dickens(novel by)

Armando Iannucci(screenplay by)

Stars

Dev Patel

Peter Capaldi

Ben Whishaw

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David Copperfield

Mr. Micawber

Uriah Heep

Betsey Trotwood

Jane Murdstone

Mr. Dick

Ham

Steerforth

Dr. Chillip

Agnes

Clara Copperfield …

Mr. Wickfield

Daniel Peggotty

Peggotty

Pawnbroker

Mrs. Crupp

Mrs. Steerforth

Mrs. Micawber

Directors

Armando Iannucci

Writers

Simon Blackwell(screenplay by)

Charles Dickens(novel by)

Armando Iannucci(screenplay by)

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8/10

This has really been a banner year for the period film. We've had Gerwig's spectacular 'Little Women', Autumn de Wilde's wondrous adaptation of 'Emma.', and on television, the bombastic imagination of 'The Great'. Armando Iannucci's 'The Personal History of David Copperfield', even with its flaws, sits beautifully beside them. This film left me giddy with joy, my eyes filled with tears, leaping from my seat with every rapturous surprise and unexpected burst of imagination. It brims over with humanity, humour and heart, and reminds us of the importance of these things for a rich and satisfying life. This is an absolute gem of a film, and one of my favourite of this year so far. - Daniel Lammin Read Daniel's full article... https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/article/review-the-personal-history-of-david-copperfield-a-rhapsodic-delight-on-taking-ownership-of-our-own-stories

maketheSWITCH22 Jul, 2020