Rating: - Dickens' 1st novel, But His Abilities Really Show!
Overall, these people did a really good job of fitting Charles Dickens' 800 page book into 2 hours. It deletes some material to be sure. But most of the major events are left in tact. Mr. Pickwick shines as a typical Dickens type hero. (He is human; he has some faults; and he is a regular everyday person who triumphs over great trouble.) Jingle comes off well as a typical Dickens villain. (He is very bad in some ways; but he carries a charm that makes him likable; and he does show redeeming qualities.) Dodson and Fogg are great as the corrupt money making lawyers. Perker is fine as the honest and ... Read More
Rating: - Superb production of Dickens' comic masterpiece, but
If you have read Dickens' The Posthumus Papers of the Pickwick Club, you wonder how they could possibly make a movie of that sprawling, episodic masterpiece. This 1952 British film does an excellent job of hitting the highlights including Mr. Pickwick finding out he's in a strange lady's bed, Mr. Tupman's love affairs, Mr. Winkle's duel, Mr. Jingle's tricks, and the great trial and jailing of Pickwick. As you might imagine, casting this tale is difficult, but they found the perfect Pickwick in James Hayter. The other members of the Pickwick Club are also just like the book, and Harry Fowler ... Read More
Rating: - lighthearted but intense
Sweet and funny like the book. Shows how people have always been the same, and always will be. We're all just a bunch of silly old buggers.
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