Nicholas Nickleby, a young boy in search of a better life, struggles to save his family and friends from the abusive exploitation of his coldheartedly grasping uncle.
Following the death of his father, young Nicholas Nickleby and his mother and sister are left destitute and forced to seek refuge with their cruel uncle, Ralph Nickleby. Ralph sends Nicholas to teach at Dotheboys Hall, a brutal boarding school run by the sinister Wackford Squeers. Nicholas endures hardship but finds friendship and hope, eventually embarking on a journey to find his own path and protect his loved ones from his uncle's greed.
The 2002 film adaptation of 'Nicholas Nickleby' received mixed to positive reviews from critics. While some praised its spirited performances, particularly from Jim Broadbent and Christopher Plummer, and its ambitious scope in tackling Dickens' sprawling novel, others found it to be overly earnest and somewhat rushed in its pacing. Audiences generally responded favorably to its warmth and period detail.
Google audience: Google users generally appreciated the film's faithful adaptation, its engaging performances, and its warm, ultimately uplifting story. Many enjoyed the musical elements and the period setting.
Nominated for a Golden Globe Award for Best Original Song for 'I'm Going to Get There,' and a Broadcast Film Critics Association Award for Best Family Film.
Jamie Bell, who plays Smike, was actually considered too old for the role by director Douglas McGrath, but Bell's audition was so compelling that McGrath decided to cast him anyway.
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