2019, comedy, drama
119 minutes
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...
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9.1
2020-11-19
Iannucci always brings a tongue that’s firmly planted in his cheek. Here he does it again when telling this tale. Dev Patel is a fantastic actor. He once again brings it. Read more
9.0
2021-01-08
This was a refreshing movie. Endlessly innovative and entertaining. Read more
8.0
2020-09-07
The vibrant direction, dynamic performances, gorgeous cinematography, costumes, production design and general atmosphere of the film creates an immersive quality. Read more
8.0
2020-02-12
Armando Iannucci and a splendid cast make Dickens their own. Read more
8.0
Rob Wallis of Of All The Film Sites
2019-10-04
If you’re looking for a film adaptation to bring Dickens to life for a bunch of disinterested students, you could do worse than this witty, imaginative take.
7.5
David McGinnis of Fellowship of the Screen
2020-11-24
It’s fun, and amusing (though rarely laugh-out-loud funny), and the long-limbed Dev Patel is incredibly charming as the titular man of many names.
7.0
2020-08-26
This David Copperfield has its own lunatic charm to burn. Gone are the laugh out loud moments as well as the bitter aftertaste of Iannucci’s best work, but in their place is a lovely time. Read more
6.0
2021-01-28
Even not reaching the levels of wit and absurdity offered in The Death of Stalin, this Copperfield keeps us thinking of Iannucci as a stalwart architect of the modern comedy genre. Read more
7.0
Paul Hauer of Filmliefhebber
2021-02-01
Omdat het verhaal van de hak op de tak springt is het opletten geblazen, want soms is het lastig te doorgronden of het de realiteit of David’s hersenspinsels zijn waar we naar zitten te kijken. Dat draagt wel bij aan het kijkplezier.
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