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IMDb rating 6.4
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Critic rating 8.1

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Critic Mark Kermode
rated 10

It really is a wonderfully entertaining film, managing to both respect and reinvent the novel from which it takes its lead, creating something new and exciting in the process.

Read full review at The Guardian
Critic Josh Kupecki
rated 8

...a sweet and soothing tonic, it is utterly impossible not to succumb to its spell.

Read full review at The Austin Chronicle
Critic Glenn Kenny
rated 8

Iannucci’s conception feels breathtakingly original...

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Critic Peter Bradshaw
rated 8

There is a driving force of hopeful tailwag energy here, and a relish for the drama and absurdity...

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Critic John Nugent
rated 8

In the capable hands of Dev Patel, our hero is effortlessly charismatic, hopelessly romantic and endlessly dashing in Victorian gentleman garb.

Read full review at Empire
Critic Matt Maytum
rated 8

...the clip it moves at, and the frequency of the laugh-out-loud moments make for a rare period piece that should prove a four-quandrant crowdpleaser.

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Critic Mary Sollosi
rated 7

...this Personal History is a worthy addition.

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Critic Roger Moore
rated 10

...Iannucci has created a Dickens adaptation that elevates the writer (if that was possible) to the very top of the list of Greatest in the English Language.

Read full review at Movie Nation

Cast & Crew

Tilda Swinton
As Betsey Trotwood
Peter Capaldi
As Mr. Micawber
Ben Whishaw
As Uriah Heep
Paul Whitehouse
As Daniel Peggotty
Hugh Laurie
As Mr. Dick

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David Copperfield is a fresh and distinctive retelling of Charles Dickens' semi-autobiographical masterpiece. The film takes place in the 1840s and follows the life of its iconic character as he navigates a chaotic world in search of his place within it. From his unhappy childhood to his discovery of his gift as a narrator and writer, David's journey is a rollercoaster ride of laughter and tragedy, but always full of life, color, and humanity. With a star-studded cast and a unique approach to the classic tale, this film is a must-see for fans of Dickens and newcomers alike.

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