The Invisible Woman (2013)

Turan calls the film exceptional and praises its sensitive, evenhanded treatment of a complicated relationship. He singles out Ralph Fiennes’s performance and Felicity Jones’s expressive portrayal of Nelly Ternan.

Foundas finds the film exceptionally classy, vibrant, and brilliantly acted. He especially praises Felicity Jones’s emotionally controlled performance as Nelly.

Johnston gives the film a positive four-star review. He singles out Ralph Fiennes’s portrayal of Dickens as particularly effective.

The review describes the film as a touching insight into its subject. It notes that, despite the title’s superhero-like suggestion, the film’s special powers are not superheroic.

Shoard finds the film a mature, affecting romance, though its approach can be heavy-handed. She singles out Nelly’s reticence and the unusual power dynamic as the story’s source of force.

Fuller’s assessment appears positive, describing the film as a sensitive account of Dickens’s relationship with a young actress. The page provides no further detail about what the review singles out for praise.

Willman finds the familiar affair story dramatically limited, though Fiennes gives a strong performance. He singles out Joanna Scanlan’s brief, affecting portrayal of Dickens’s wife as more compelling than the titular character.

Edelstein finds the film richly affecting despite occasional over-polish and a clumsy final scene. He especially praises Ralph Fiennes’s vivid performance as Dickens and Felicity Jones’s startlingly vivid portrayal of Nelly.

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Errigo finds the film beautifully crafted but frustratingly elusive in its emotional engagement. She particularly praises Felicity Jones’s performance and the exquisite visual compositions.

Schenker finds the film flat and conventional, with its central romance lacking conviction. He praises Joanna Scanlan’s performance as Dickens’s wife for bringing resigned understanding to the role.

The critic finds the film beautifully acted and elegantly shot, but ultimately a fudge that misses the heart of Nelly’s story. They single out the tense encounter between Nelly and Dickens’s wife as a harsh, lovely moment the film needed more of.

Denby finds the film handsome but ultimately unsatisfying, with the Dickens–Ternan affair failing to develop into a compelling story. He praises Ralph Fiennes’s energetic portrayal of Dickens and the film’s Victorian recreation, but faults the story for leaving the relationship’s nature unclear.

Berkshire finds the film a radical, emotionally balanced biographical story. He especially praises Felicity Jones’s nuanced performance and the film’s striking visual motifs.

Pape finds the film refined and compelling, though it occasionally becomes tedious. He praises Abi Morgan’s screenplay for making Dickens feel human and giving Nelly equal depth.

Radford finds the film thoughtful and engaging, though its pacing can feel overly stately. He especially praises Felicity Jones’s performance and the cast’s quiet, intimate moments.

The review finds the film patchy, with Dickens remaining remote and the story’s timelines failing to come together. It praises Felicity Jones’s presence and her portrayal of Nelly’s struggle between propriety and romantic dreams.

The critic finds the film overly tasteful and emotionally restrained, leaving Nellie insufficiently developed. He singles out Felicity Jones’s face and movement as memorable.