Hysteria
Sony Pictures Classics | Release Date: May 18, 2012
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GreatMartinJun 11, 2012
Only the British could make a film about the invention of the vibrator and indicate women having orgasms without showing couples having sex or anyone being rude, or crude, using the â
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MarcDoyleMay 20, 2012
Just a fun, fun film. Rupert Everett is fantastic in a small role - his chemistry with High Dancy is excellent. It's an interesting film about women and the development of the vibrator, but it makes larger statements about the eventualJust a fun, fun film. Rupert Everett is fantastic in a small role - his chemistry with High Dancy is excellent. It's an interesting film about women and the development of the vibrator, but it makes larger statements about the eventual women's movement. My primary issue with the film is that Maggie Gyllenhaal's character says things that a woman of her era obviously would not have. They took thoughts and statements of someone living 50 years later and stuck them in her head - which is fine, we can have a little artistic license now and then. It just felt forced and awkward here.… Expand
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TVJerryJun 21, 2012
This fact-based film explores the birth of the vibrator. In the 1880s, women where often diagnosed with hysteria, which was treated by a doctor who masturbated them into contentment. After one popular young physician (Hugh Dancy) becomesThis fact-based film explores the birth of the vibrator. In the 1880s, women where often diagnosed with hysteria, which was treated by a doctor who masturbated them into contentment. After one popular young physician (Hugh Dancy) becomes immobilized by his overused hand, he stumbles upon the beneficial invention. It's obvious how every aspect of this story will play out after the first 10 minutes. So it's all about the execution. The direction is genteel with typical British aplomb and the performances are enjoyable. The standout is Maggie Gyllenhaal as the socially-conscious troublemaker. Overall, it's a mildly amusing, but undistinguished history lesson.… Expand
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BrianMcCriticApr 29, 2013
A well made and pretty funny movie. This is a movie I thought could be really cheesy but thankfully it hits more than it misses. I recommend you at least check this film out once.
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wrightm1Jun 26, 2013
A true story about the invention of the vibrator. It's a period piece.

Had to get the pun in. This film was much more entertaining than I intended, and I enjoyed watching it. The film is very much light hearted, which I believe leads toA true story about the invention of the vibrator. It's a period piece.

Had to get the pun in.

This film was much more entertaining than I intended, and I enjoyed watching it. The film is very much light hearted, which I believe leads to it's downfall, as it can never achieve greatness as it is too fluffy round the edges... I wanted some more depth... It needed to be longer.

OK... Enough innuendo.

Gyllenhaal is strong in the film, with a great British accent, and everyone is good, with Jonathon Pryce being present also which just makes it better.

It is no classic, but it is fun and entertaining because you feel the actors are having a good time also.… Expand
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HotelCentralJun 23, 2019
An absurdist comedy which is well-designed and executed and forsakes the modern crutches adopted by incompetents who understand nothing about drama and dialog.

Just one word of warning: if you take the view that there can be nothing funnyAn absurdist comedy which is well-designed and executed and forsakes the modern crutches adopted by incompetents who understand nothing about drama and dialog.

Just one word of warning: if you take the view that there can be nothing funny about the Victorian treatment of women then you will find nothing here to amuse you.

I found Hysteria funny and droll and recommend it.… Expand
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