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Maggie Gyllenhaal and Hugh Dancy star in this cheeky romantic comedy about the invention of the vibrator. Victorian London is brought to life in vivid colour as a young doctor (Dancy) struggles to establish himself while confronting the gutsy daughter of his boss (Gyllenhaal). Rupert Everett and Felicity Jones play supporting roles. –TIFF

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Artemis

4Feb13

The conventional ending can be overlooked by the surprisingly clever and ironic portrayal of Victorian society and sparkling dialogue.

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AKFilmFan

4Nov12

With fine performances, a subdued level of explicit content, and an enrapturing sense of the period this is a very good light comedy.

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Ursule Stonkute

18Sep12

Lovely comedy with great humor dose

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Review: HYSTERIA - AKA "The Vibrator Movie"

By Twitchfilm.com on May 17, 2012
Hysteria is one of those delightful, ribald-yet-accessible Brit comedies like The Full Monty. It’s salacious enough to be interesting, yet accessible enough that only the most prudish will be offended
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TIFF 2011: Maggie Gyllenhaal Enjoys The Wonders Of Technology In Vibrator Origin Story HYSTERIA

By Twitchfilm.com on December 17, 2011
Every super hero deserves an origin story, yes? And surely for many women their buzzy little friends count as exactly that. And so here comes director Tanya Wexler to tell the origin story of the vibrator
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