I have been watching our DVD box set of the 1982 mini-series, "The Life And Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby" again.I had avoided the 2002 version until this evening when it appeared on TV. I think a good job was done in getting this massive production into 2 hours. I pretty much like the cast in the film, but was appalled when I found that Barry Humphries played Mrs. Crummles! What an insult to Lila Kaye, who was the perfect Mrs. C. BTW, I'm also in the process of re-reading my copy of Dickens' book, which also confirms that Ms. Kaye was right for the part. Alan Cumming was as always, delightful & perfect for his role. It was worth the time just to enjoy those eyes & that devilish smile.
Review of Nicholas Nickleby
