Hilary & Jackie

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The true story of two sisters who shared a passion a madness and a man.Studio: Uni Dist Corp. (mca)Release Date: 01/06/2004Starring: Emily Watson James FrainRun time: 121 minutesRating: RDirector: Anand Tucker

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It earned Oscar nods, yet this cinematic look at a genius--that ofEnglish cellist Jacqueline du Pré, who enraptured audiences with herbold,emblazoned, and wholly unconventional playing style, and who died atage 42--was criticized for its "lapses" in truth by people who purportedlyknew du Pré. Some of the controversy revolved around the other main characterin Anand Tucker's gorgeous,involving movie--du Pré's sister, Hilary,whose book, A Genius in theFamily (cowritten with brotherPiers), dished some dirt on Jackie's sleeping with Hilary's husband. But don'tlet that deter you from this ebullient movie experience. The film is abisected story (each sister's tale is told in the same amount of screentime) teeming with heartfelt drama that belies the cheap shotsit received from its detractors. It's stirring, reckless, loving, involving, and rife withunconventional passion; passion for music, life, art, and the delicaterelationship between these two synchronous, extraordinary sistersas played by brilliant actors Emily Watson and Rachel Griffiths (both of whomearned Oscarnods). Though Watson got the juicy, showy role as Jackie, it's Griffiths who provides the heart, soul, and spine of the film. And director Tucker has thatgift of being able to explain through the visual medium what is happeninginside of his character's heads. He's helped by a fine screenplay by FrankBoyce Cottrell. No matter what the truth of Hilary and Jackie might really be, this is anexceptional, rare film that is defined and graced by fine acting and writing. --Paula Nechak

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Customer Reviews

Rating: - Incongruous Logic = terrible direction
I watched this movie up until Hillary, who appears in every way intelligent, decides that the demand of her sister, who, after running naked into the woods, is found shivering and out of her mind, should be allowed to have sex with Hillary's husband! The reason? Because she needs to know somebody "LOVES" her???? I thought the idea that sex = love was something most adultsrealized was not necesarilly true about the time they found out what the word "prostitution" means.

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Rating: - Everyone should see this
I absolutely love this movie. From every angle, it is by far a wonderful movie to watch. I laugh, i cry, i wonder why! It captures you and draws you into the world of these sisters, and make you wish you knew them then! This is up there in my top 5 movies of all times.
Rating: - HORRENDOUS Film
Whether I knew who Jackie was or not before hand, this hokey, poorly made soap opera would have made me never want to KNOW who she was. The acting is mediocre, the writing is the worst, dialog terrible and directing barely that of a Lifetime Network Movie. Watching this was as much of as having rectal surgery by a paraplegic, no, actually that would be MORE fun.
Rating: - A very touching and moving film about passion, devotion and above all else; love...
I love a good biopic, truly adore them.Every once in a while a biopic comes along so outstanding in its power and presence and emotional connection that my love for the every popular genre is reconfirmed to the enth degree.`Hilary & Jackie' is that type of movie, a film that swells with the grace and glory of love and passion as well as the moving aspects of pain and misery.I will admit to having not known a whole lot of the du Pre sisters before watching this beautiful film, but my adoration ... Read More
Rating: - Quick ship - Perfect Condition
The only reason I gave this movie 5 stars was for the acting and directing.Superb!!But the story is very one-sided, being based on the book by Hilary.I think Jackie's story would be very different.I was very young when I had the honor of attending a concert of Jacqueling du Pre.To say that she was great, impressive, fantastic - all understatements.She had talent such as had never been and has still not been.Her private life is not very interesting compared to seeing her play the cello ... Read More