Nicholas Nickleby [DVD] [1977]

Good plot and good acting. Value for money

Very good. I'm not a Dickens expert or aficionado but this DVD chimed well with the book, which I have just finished listening to. Some bits, naturally, had to be left out, but by and large this was a good representation of the book.

A most enjoyable DVD, because although elements of the story are, of necessity, omitted, there is fine acting which reflects Dickens' characters well. The scenes reflect clearly the drabness of what, for many, was the harsh reality of Victorian England. It is not to be recommended for those who like bombs, high speed car chases and explosions every five minutes. However,for those who prefer the variety of character development and a glimpse of a broad spectrum of humanity, it is well worthwhile.

THE STORY OF NICHOLAS NICKLEBY HAS EVERYTHING - LOVE - PASSION - BETRAYAL - BRUTAILITY - HUMOUR - SUICIDE - INTRIGUE - PHILANTHROPY ETC IT IS TEH COMPLETE NOVEL. THE CHARACTERSS ARE ALL LARGER THAN LIFE AND ARE WONDERFULLY PORTRAYED IN THIS BBC VIDEO PRODUCTION. NIGEL HAVERS IS ONE OF BRITAINS FINEST ACTORS - HE WAS THE HURDLER IN "CHARIOTS OF FIRE". HIS PORTARYAL OF NICHOLAS NICKELBY IS A MASTERPIECE AND WILL NEVER BE BETTERED. JOHN KNIGHT. HIGHY RECOMMENDED

Only bought it because Nigel was in it, but most of the parts are over acted, spent much of the time reaching for remote to turn the sound down, worst production of N.N I have ever seen.

This production has a distinct visual sophistication, and the story is a very interesting albeit occasionally tiresome one that is almost perfectly adapted for the screen, packing many interesting punches, twists and turns along the way with some very enjoyable characters and performances. It may not be flawless, but it certainly does its job as entertaining Sunday teatime drama

Superb production. The acting was first-class, the costumes exactly right, the music dramatic enough (but it wasn't credited as to who wrote it at the end.) Nigel Havers stars brilliantly, as Nicholas, and the wicked Ralph Nickleby is firmly to the fore.

It is long since I read Dickens and in fact I cannot remember much about Nickolas Nickleby as a book. This Mini Series - which I chose as being the longest and therefore probably with a greater part of Dickens included, I found quite disappointing. This may be Dickens fault - the main characters are boring while the secondary characters - usually the forte in Dickens - are so bad from the very start it leaves nothing to the imagination at all.

fast and reliable

This is a wonderful rendition of the book. Although the book has a more complex plot with more divine Dickens characters, this film gets the essence right. Loved it!

A very good 6 part series, starring Nigel Havers as Charles Dickens' Nicholas Nickleby. (1977, region 2/PAL format, English subtitles.)