As long time movie buff I always try to catch the hot films that could garner awards at the Oscars. I saw the film today and all I can tell you is that it is a work of art when it comes to character actors such as Glenn Close. The movie neither grabbed me or made me want to leave. On a scale of 1-10 I would give it a 4.8 -5.0
The story is slow moving with a very challenging premise. Glen Close plays a "male" butler in the movie. A synopsis from Fandango.........
In 19th-century Ireland, painfully shy butler Albert Nobbs (Glenn Close) hides an incredible secret: He is really a she. Terrified that someone will discover her identity, Albert keeps a very low profile, until the arrival of Hubert Page (Janet McTeer) registers a sea change in Albert's life. Hubert is also secretly a woman and has managed to find a partner who helps her maintain her masquerade. Hoping to find a similar arrangement, Albert begins wooing a hotel maid (Mia Wasikowska).
Glen Close will deservedly garner a nomination for best actress (go figure because she plays a man) but has big competition from Meryl Streep and Bérénice Bejo so I don't see her winnning. The film is worth seeing for her acting alone but not one I would put in my library I'd rent it or watch it on a plane ride somewhere.
BTW, Glenn Close in this film without make up is butt ugly and very believable in the role
The story is slow moving with a very challenging premise. Glen Close plays a "male" butler in the movie. A synopsis from Fandango.........
In 19th-century Ireland, painfully shy butler Albert Nobbs (Glenn Close) hides an incredible secret: He is really a she. Terrified that someone will discover her identity, Albert keeps a very low profile, until the arrival of Hubert Page (Janet McTeer) registers a sea change in Albert's life. Hubert is also secretly a woman and has managed to find a partner who helps her maintain her masquerade. Hoping to find a similar arrangement, Albert begins wooing a hotel maid (Mia Wasikowska).
Glen Close will deservedly garner a nomination for best actress (go figure because she plays a man) but has big competition from Meryl Streep and Bérénice Bejo so I don't see her winnning. The film is worth seeing for her acting alone but not one I would put in my library I'd rent it or watch it on a plane ride somewhere.
BTW, Glenn Close in this film without make up is butt ugly and very believable in the role