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Nora (2000)

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Average Rating: 6.2/10
Reviews Counted: 11
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Average Rating: 6.4/10
Critic Reviews: 5
Fresh: 3 | Rotten: 2

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This period drama is based on the real-life relationship of the great Irish novelist James Joyce and his longtime lover, Nora Barnacle. Aspiring writer James (Ewan McGregor) meets Nora (Susan Lynch) in Dublin in 1904. While she lacks James' interest in literature, she shares his frustrations about the limitations of life in Ireland, and she encourages him in both his work and in his desire to try his hand in Europe. Nora also shares James' potent sexual appetite, and James finds himself at once

R, 1 hr. 46 min.

Documentary, Drama, Musical & Performing Arts

Directed By: Pat Murphy

Written By: Pat Murphy, Gerard Stembridge

In Theaters: May 4, 2001 Wide

On DVD: May 21, 2002

Nora Film Ltd.

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Cast

Roberto Citran
Roberto Prezioso
Susan Lynch
Nora Barnacle
Peter McDonald
Stanislaus Joyce
Ewan McGregor
James Joyce
Aedin Moloney
Eva Joyce
Pauline McLynn
Miss Kennedy

Critic Reviews for Nora

All Critics (17) | Top Critics (7) | Fresh (7) | Rotten (5) | DVD (1)

Lynch manages to make Nora's temperamental tempestuousness not only credible and admirable, but deeply alluring.

June 1, 2001 Full Review Source: Toronto Star

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Geoff Pevere

Toronto Star

Top Critic

A convincing portrait of the intersection between creative genius and crazy, all-consuming love.

May 21, 2001 Comment

Kevin Maynard

Mr. Showbiz

Top Critic

A muddy tale of sex, love, obsession, jealousy, cruelty and abandonment that can keep one at a distance.

May 11, 2001 Comment

David Hunter

Hollywood Reporter

Top Critic

A gorgeous period piece with rich, vigorous portrayals of Joyce ... and Barnacle.

May 4, 2001 Full Review Source: Los Angeles Times

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Kevin Thomas

Los Angeles Times

Top Critic

Intense performances, but a literal literary downer.

August 18, 2006 Comment

Carol Cling

Las Vegas Review-Journal

Susan Lynch is a bold and daring Nora.

July 25, 2001 Full Review Source: Ozus' World Movie Reviews

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Dennis Schwartz

Ozus' World Movie Reviews

A sexy, fascinating look at the life led by Joyce and Nora Barnacle.

May 26, 2001 Full Review Source: Jam! Movies

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Liz Braun

Jam! Movies

A must-see for Joyce fans, feminist historians great and small and admirers of the Emerald Isle.

May 3, 2001 Comment

Bill Gallo

New Times

There isn't really anything likeable to commend it.

March 23, 2001 Full Review Source: Empire Magazine

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Emma Cochrane

Empire Magazine

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Boring, not the kind of movie I would have chosen to watch but I like Ewan McGregor.

February 20, 2007

Megan S

Super Reviewer

I'm giving this only two stars: One for Ewan McGregor, and one for James Joyce. Unless you are obsessed with the careers of either one, there is absolutely no reason to watch this movie. McGregor does his best to lend his shining talent to this turd. I've seen better production value on the Lifetime network or PBS.

March 19, 2011