Depressing slice of history

Overall, there's a fascinating and heavy dramatic story on display here about the famous writer Roald Dahl, and it's a story I wasn't aware of.  Performances are generally great, along with the touching and powerful musical score.  While the story is gripping and sad, to my surprise, the results didn't resonate or stay firmly with me (even though they really should have).  There are moments that seem to overstay welcome, and some themes stay longer than preferred rather than moving forward.  Moments of tension are also not as powerful as they could be due to certain actors being fitted with strange makeup and prosthetics.  Based on the story alone, I wish this film stuck with me more closely than the results I experienced, which were forgettable.

Expecting a broader plot of Dahl and Neal. Some references will be lost on younger viewers who don't know the past of either Dahl and Neal. A sad story that did bring about change. It throws a light on how devastating measles and the loss of a child can destroy a family. Especially in a time where little to no help or knowledge about it was known.

I was profoundly moved by this film. The performances from Keeley Hawes and Hugh Bonneville are brilliant and the score is superb. Bravo to Director John Hay and all involved!

I loved this film. A great insight into the mind and workings of Roald Dahl.

Great family watching

I have been waiting over a year for this one. Having grown up in the 80's, Roald Dahl stories were a staple, now as an adult, I, still attached to the film versions. To Olivia gave me precisely what I wanted. A gorgeous story about Roald Dahl and his family through a difficult time, during the writing of one of my favourite of his books. Huge Bonneville was perfect as Dahl, amd the relationship between him and his wife was full of warmth, love and humour, which really drew me in from the start. There were plenty of hints towards origins of his many books, but not overdone which would have made it feel forced. There were no long drawn out sections, which I often feel there are in this kind of film, and I thought the pace was perfect for the story. I will definitely be watching it again. I'm only disappointed that it hasn't got the big cinema release it deserves!

Heartbreaking, charming & hopeful. This is the perfect film to sit with a cup of tea on a rainy Sunday and loose yourself in. Ending on a message that is probably more important in today's world than when production on the film began.

Excellent performances in this movie that keeps you watching. Bonneville captures Dahl's selfish nature brilliantly and sensitivity, while Hawes lets us feel Neal's exasperation incredibly well. Overall a very well told story.

great acting, such a sad story though.

Had such high hopes for this as I love Keeley Hawes but this film was absolutely dull as dishwater.