It comes so close to having something to say about class, but this aspect remains distinctly subtextual and always comes second to the more straightforward story. It isn't all overtly comedic some of its more sobering stuff does, indeed, sting. There are a fair few moments that provoke a chuckle or two, but the flick still retains some resonance. Most of it is presented rather farcically, its eccentric characters flailing their arms or speaking in eloquent metaphor. The experience starts off a little slow but it soon picks up the pace, moving towards its low-key finale with a fair bit of momentum.
It all seems a little surreal, especially when it begins to visualise its narration in the middle of select scenes. It's also an apt way to condense a lifetime into two hours, featuring only the most significant moments of its eponymous character's life. It gives the piece - which does, of course, have an overarching story - a unique feel. This isn't necessarily a bad thing, though. 'The Personal History Of David Copperfield (2019)' feels, quite significantly, like a clip-show, closer to a series of interconnected skits than a traditionally cinematic narrative.
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