David Copperfield
David Copperfield
| 25 December 1999 (USA)
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Charles Dickens' haunting semi-autobiographical tale of a boy who is sent away by his stepfather after his mother dies but manages to triumph over incredible adversities.

Reviews
SeeQuant Blending excellent reporting and strong storytelling, this is a disturbing film truly stranger than fiction
Asad Almond A clunky actioner with a handful of cool moments.
Kirandeep Yoder The joyful confection is coated in a sparkly gloss, bright enough to gleam from the darkest, most cynical corners.
Guillelmina The film's masterful storytelling did its job. The message was clear. No need to overdo.
BatBanks Smith Based on Charles Dickens novel is about an orphan grows to manhood in Victorian England. He meets several characters along the way. The cast are excellent especially Maggie Smith as David's eccentric men-hater aunt who eventually care for poor David. The late Bob Hoskins as Mr. Trotwood who take David under his wings. And seeing young Daniel Radcliffe (before he was Harry Potter) he probable was nine or ten was good too; Daniel Radcliffe was seen with different actors in film who became future on-screen teachers in Harry Potter series. After seeing this movie I think it's similar to Jane Eyre. The movie starting get good after David finally had chance of happiness. The end of part one had him as young man and start to have romance. I never saw part two on disc I only look at it because of Daniel Radcliffe.
mayanksingh221088 The actors and actresses in this BBC drama have performed excellently. The performances of Daniel Radcliffe, the lady who plays his mother, Pegotty, Maggie Smith...all played their part well. The parts that I like most are:- 1)When Miss Betsy Trotwood realizes what Mudstones have done with poor David and after that she shouts them out of her house. 2)Romance of Dora and David. 3)The opening scene when Miss Betsy Trotwood comes to meet Mrs. Copperfield. 4)When Pegotty takes David to Plymouth and then we meet Ham and Emily. And the things are so well performed just like they were written in the play. 5)Besides these, the other characters like Mr. Wickfield,Uriah Heep,Agnes,Ham,Mr. Peggoty, Mr. Barkis,Imelda Stauton,Mr. Micawber...have acted wonderfully well too. I simply love this play.
katissokool I first watched this when I was about eight and it was showing on the ABC or something. I only saw the first part however, but even at the age of eight, I loved it (this was before Daniel Radcliffe had been cast as Harry Potter) and my absolute favourite character was the young David. But I also found Aunt Betsy Trotwood extremely amusing. The first part was put together very well, and was a top-notch, high quality drama.About six months ago, I decided to buy it and I absolutely loved the first part once again and looked forwards to watching the second. Unfortunately I found it dull and dreary compared to the first half. The second David was so appalling, that I remain convinced the only reason he was cast was because he was a descendant of Dickens himself. I was immensely glad when the thing was finished. I would also like to point out that Ciarán McMenamin and Daniel Radcliffe do not look in the least alike.All in all, it was a decent production. I hope that the talent Daniel Radcliffe showed in this small production will also come through in December Boys. He was entrancing in this.
Vera26 This adaptation by far beats all the David Copperfield movies.Daniel Radcliffe as David Copperfield is wonderful! He is so angelic as David.The Acting by all the adults in this film was wonderful! Agnes, Peggoty, Aunt Betsy were all portrayed well! At least, they were all better than the 2000 Tv version of David Copperfield.Uriah Heep is wonderful!!!!!Very creepy! Dora is perfect too!watch this! I recommend it!10/10