![]() ![]() It’s both an overstuffed box of postmodern delights and a classically Dickensian repository of whimsy and charm. The framing is simple but effective: The “David Copperfield” we are about to see is less a definitive treatment than a meticulously stylized performance, a sly and knowing work of artifice. The first words we hear - a tailored version of one of the famous opening lines in literature - are pointedly delivered from an empty stage. Under the present circumstances, you should by no means go to see “The Personal History of David Copperfield” in a theater, though it’s worth noting that the opening scene actually takes place in one. We will continue to note the various ways readers can see each new film, including drive-in theaters in the Southland and VOD/streaming options when available. Because moviegoing carries inherent risks during this time, we remind readers to follow health and safety guidelines as outlined by the CDC and local health officials. The Los Angeles Times is committed to reviewing new theatrical film releases during the COVID-19 pandemic. ![]()
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