rated [M]
113 minutes
Drama
Glenn Close (Damages) dons a top hat in this tale of a woman posing as a male butler in 19th century Ireland. During an era where female independence was non-existent and heavily discouraged, Albert Nobbs (Close) escapes a life of poverty and despair by disguising herself as a "himself." However, she seeks to dismantle her façade after meeting a handsome painter. While seeking to reconstruct an ordinary life, she acquires the company of a gorgeous young house made (Mia Wasikowska, Jane Eyre), who has her own man-seeking agendas. This is the third big-screen pairing of Glenn Close and director Rodrigo Garcia, the prior two being Things You Can Tell Just By Looking At Her and Nine Lives.
Starring:
Glenn Close, Mia Wasikowska, Jonathan Rhys Meyers, Aaron Johnson, Janet McTeer
Directed by:
Rodrigo Garcia
Reviews:
"A gripping ensemble piece, good-humoured even at the end of its tether" - Guardian UK
"This gender-bending period film is not particularly rich in ideas, but its serves as a showcase for Glenn Close, who has not had a good screen role in years, in the lead, and Janet McTeeer in the supporting category" - EmanuelLevy.com
"The problem with Albert Nobbs though is that it's hard to believe that the people around the heroine haven't figured her out yet. Even with prosthetics, Close isn't all that convincing as a man" - AV Club
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