Hysteria is a 2011 British romantic comedy film directed by Tanya Wexler. It stars Felicity Jones, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Rupert Everett and Hugh Dancy. The film, set in the Victorian era, shows how the medical management of hysteria led to the invention of the vibrator. The film's title refers to the once-common medical diagnosis of female hysteria.
Craig Mathieson Hysteria is a transatlantic romantic comedy about the invention of the vibrator that's not nearly as entertaining as the concept sounds. While it establishes a breezy tone, the further the movie goes on, the more annoying that briskness feels, as the lack of insight becomes not just apparent, but debilitating.
Craig Mathieson Cliches take the joy out of a nudge-nudge, wink-wink comedy that loves itself a little too much.
Philippa Hawker Tanya Wexler's Hysteria has some wonderfully absurd moments. How could it not?
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