A modern take on Charles Dickens's classic tale of a young orphan who is able to triumph over many obstacles.
Trailer
Cast
Armando Iannucci
Director
Dev Patel
David Copperfield
Hugh Laurie
Mr Dick
Tilda Swinton
Betsey Trotwood
Fisayo Akinade
Markham
Nikki Amuka-Bird
Mrs. Steerforth
Albie Atkinson
Mealy Potatoes
Aneurin Barnard
Steerforth
Tuwaine Barrett
Referee Boy
Nigel Betts
Creditor
Ruby Bentall
Janet
Darren Boyd
Murdstone
Peter Capaldi
Mr Micawber
Gwendoline Christie
Jane Murdstone
Morfydd Clark
Clara Copperfield
Morfydd Clark
Dora Spenlow
Daisy May Cooper
Peggotty
Matthew Cottle
Mr Spenlow
Faisal Dacosta
Mick Walker
Glen Davies
Coalman
Armando Iannucci
Writer
Simon Blackwell
Writer
Charles Dickens
Writer
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Comments
10 Comments
One of Dickens greatest comedy-dramas cheapened into a ridiculous slapstic comedy with an unrealistic PC cast that makes no sense in Victorian England. Barely any dialogue or reference to the book. Only serves to make the 1999 TV version even more loved. Almost as bad as last year's Christmas Carol travesty shown on the BBC. Will Dickens ever get respect deserved again on the big screen? Hopefully won't be too long until this story is told properly.
source: The Personal History of David Copperfield
I wasn't sure what to expect but ended up being delighted by the creativity and ambition. Add in first class acting and photography and you have two hours of cinematic enjoyment.
There is a time and a place for casting people for parts, it's seems to have got out of control just to please people rather than stick to the historical truth incase that offends. It's getting beyond silly now
