Nicholas Nickleby
User Score
6.8 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 5 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 5
  3. Negative: 1 out of 5

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  1. MitchH.
    Aug 29, 2003
    8
    A wonderful delight of a film. It's a breath of frsh air compared to some of the garbage out now a days.
  2. StephenS.
    Sep 17, 2003
    3
    Don't believe the hype. The lead performance is wooden, and the entire production suffers as a result. Bright spots include the portrayal of M/M Squeery.
  3. [Anonymous]
    Jan 8, 2004
    10
    A Great Movie! If you enjoyed it, then I highly recommend the book!!!
  4. Sam
    May 31, 2006
    7
    It's a well acted, directed, and written film. It's too bad it's dull.

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Metascore
71 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 32 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 26 out of 32
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 32
  3. Negative: 0 out of 32
  1. Los Angeles Times
    Reviewed by: Manohla Dargis
    70
    McGrath, who adapted the novel, manages to catch the flavor of it without its tang.
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  2. USA Today
    Reviewed by: Claudia Puig
    75
    This mid-19th century tale of survival after the death of a parent is still compelling today, and its message of strength and the importance of family continues to resonate.
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  3. Austin Chronicle
    Reviewed by: Marjorie Baumgarten
    78
    Although Nicholas Nickleby occasionally evidences a simplicity that resembles a Junior Scholastic production, the movie's enthusiasm is contagious.
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