THE INVISIBLE WOMAN (2013)

Covering a very private part of a very public life, The Invisible Woman is the story of  Nelly Ternan (Felicity Jones), a fledgling actress from a family of actors who - at the age of 18 - had the honor of meeting, and working with, the writer whose work had already become her obsession: Charles Dickens (Ralph Fiennes).  Larger than life, generous to a fault and incredibly gifted, Dickens soon becomes her obsession, as well - the man, in return, finding Nelly's educated companionship preferable even to that of his own wife.  The two enter into an affair that must remain secret, due to both his fame and the vast difference in their ages, and while the conventional Nelly finds the treatment Dickens gives to his wife and the sanctity of their marriage a travesty, at the same time she can't help but feel her love for him, however wrong, is something that can't be denied.  A look into the private world of one of the greatest writers of all time, Fiennes bringing Dickens vividly to life on-screen, even during the slower moments of the film.  Must-see for Dickens fans, especially. (rated R)  ****

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