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The touching and incredible true story of Jacqueline and Hilary du Pre, the gifted musical sisters who grew up in England in the 1950's. Written and produced as a tribute to Jackie, the story traces her rapid rise to international fame and the devastating consequences it had on her and those she loved. Jacqueline du Pre was .. Read more

Starring	Emily Watson, Rachel Griffiths, James Frain, David Morrissey
Director	Anand Tucker
Genres	Drama

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- Some excellent acting gives an emotional power and rawness to this often conventional biopic, which concentrates on the relationship and rivalry between two sisters.
- 30063
- - Halliwell's Film Guide
  - 02 Mar 2006 at 15:38
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  Beautiful Music
  
  This film is based on a true story, although some of the things that happen seem as though they must be exaggerated, if not totally fabricated. Nevertheless, ... read more »
  
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  - London, England
  - 23 Jul 2004 at 14:48
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  Tragic end amazing Life...
  
  Was the second time of watching this film, and it still was so moving and made me cry. it inspired me to see her play for real on youtube, and watch some ... read more »
  
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- - a customer
  - 12 Sep 2011 at 20:07
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  Hard Going
  
  Hard going film hardly a surprise given the subject. At times it did drag a bit and could definitely have been shorter. The two leads were acted excellently ... read more »
  
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- - buffyrules
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  - southend on sea
  - 15 Jul 2011 at 11:05
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  Film review
  
  Very good. Harrowing and moving in equal amounts. Beautiful music played by Caroline Dale. I'd recommend it. Increasing word count to 20.
  
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  - Yorkshire
  - 27 Oct 2010 at 20:22
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  better than i thought
  
  I think this was a good portrayal of pushy mothers and the impact on mental health. Well acted alround, especially from Rachel Griffiths, although it does not ... read more »
  
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- - Randomfilmbuff
  - 327 reviews
  - London
  - 24 May 2010 at 21:49
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  Superb, but a little dull in places
  
  Lots of passion, great music and some good acting. This films is a little slow at times, but is imaginative and provides great insight into the difficult life ... read more »
  
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- - Gavinder
  - 18 reviews
  - London
  - 30 Apr 2010 at 20:30
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  Talented Sisters make music!
  
  Like 'Shine' made in 1996, this is another brilliant film made about the true story behind a flawed classical musical genius.
  
  This is the ... read more »
  
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  - Charles Brickley
  - Andover, Hampshire England
  - 17 Nov 2009 at 20:03
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  Outstanding
  
  I saw this at the cinema when it came out in 1998, and have been wanting to see it again for a long time. It is just as good as I remember.
  
  The film ... read more »
  
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- - CTM
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  - Harrow
  - 11 Sep 2008 at 22:34
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  Hilary & Jackie Review
  
  I was recommended this film from a coleague. I must say for an autobioagry film it is quite decent. In particular emily watsons great acting towards the end... read more »
  
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- - Montana
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  - Hounslow
  - 05 Sep 2008 at 16:07
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  Almost Perfect
  
  An almost perfect biographical film of Jacqueline Du Pre and her sister, with an ending that is one of the most powerfully moving I have ever seen. The film ... read more »
  
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- - Cato
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  - Lydbury North
  - 28 Aug 2008 at 20:42
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  Watch this film...then dig deeper!
  
  An interesting and watchable view of the life of Jacqueline du Pre.
  
  Behind the scenes, however, there is much debate about the truth of the material ... read more »
  
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- - Gavin Hicks
  - Cornwall
  - 06 Mar 2008 at 12:15
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- - 5
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  Beautiful Music
  
  This film is based on a true story, although some of the things that happen seem as though they must be exaggerated, if not totally fabricated. Nevertheless, ... read more »
  
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- 11930
- [Highly rated reviewer]
  - a customer
  - London, England
  - 23 Jul 2004 at 14:48
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  A Film About Genius
  
  Hilary and Jackie centers around the (real) lives of cello virtuoso Jacqueline du Pré and, as you may guess, her sister Hilary and is based on the book &... read more »
  
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- - DrGonzo
  - East Sussex
  - 19 Nov 2003 at 20:06
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  Virtuoso Performance ..
  
  Emily Watson gives an truely superb performance as cellist Jacqueline du Pr?, in a biopic that centres on Jacqueline's relationship with her sister Hilary (... read more »
  
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- - Paul Jay
  - London, England
  - 09 May 2005 at 11:03
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  Understand du Pres interpretation
  
  I prefer a different style of interpretation of the Elgar, but if I hear du Pres the sheer searing quality of her playing always affects me, it is not my Elgar... read more »
  
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- - milnerv
  - Dorset
  - 18 Apr 2005 at 11:58
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  Talented Sisters make music!
  
  Like 'Shine' made in 1996, this is another brilliant film made about the true story behind a flawed classical musical genius.
  
  This is the ... read more »
  
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  - Charles Brickley
  - Andover, Hampshire England
  - 17 Nov 2009 at 20:03
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  interesting film, story well told
  
  Interesting film and well told story of the life of Jacqueline Du Pre. Well worth watching.
  
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- - Lynda
  - Berkshire
  - 23 Nov 2005 at 16:28
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  Interesting, but only just.
  
  Obviously well shot but rather tedious and long. Good performances though.
  
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  - England
  - 12 Mar 2006 at 23:15
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  Cello darkness my old friend....
  
  When a movie has garnered Oscar nominations for its two main performances it's usually worth a look. As an admirer of the work of both Emily Watson and ... read more »
  
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- - Alfod
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  - Walsall
  - 13 Jan 2005 at 10:56
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  Watch this film...then dig deeper!
  
  An interesting and watchable view of the life of Jacqueline du Pre.
  
  Behind the scenes, however, there is much debate about the truth of the material ... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 535560
- - Gavin Hicks
  - Cornwall
  - 06 Mar 2008 at 12:15
- - 0
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  Almost Perfect
  
  An almost perfect biographical film of Jacqueline Du Pre and her sister, with an ending that is one of the most powerfully moving I have ever seen. The film ... read more »
  
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- - Cato
  - 554 reviews
  - Lydbury North
  - 28 Aug 2008 at 20:42

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Critics' reviews
- Some excellent acting gives an emotional power and rawness to this often conventional biopic, which concentrates on the relationship and rivalry between two sisters.
- 30063
- - Halliwell's Film Guide
  - 02 Mar 2006 at 15:38
- This subjective double take transcends the limitations of the biopic to exult in the artistry of the great cellist... read more on Time Out
- 43171
- - Time Out
  - 04 Nov 2008 at 00:13
- "...Watson delivers a spectacular performance..."
- 7445
- - Rolling Stone
  - 11 Mar 2005 at 12:58
- "...Finely measured performances..."
- 7446
- - Sight and Sound
  - 11 Mar 2005 at 12:58
- "...Voluptuous..." -- Rating: A-
- 7444
- - Entertainment Weekly
  - 11 Mar 2005 at 12:58

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  The touching and incredible true story of Jacqueline and Hilary du Pre, the gifted musical sisters who grew up in England in the 1950's. Written and produced as a tribute to Jackie, the story traces her rapid rise to international fame and the devastating consequences it had on her and those she ...