Interesting biopic of two musical sisters. I don't follow the world of classical music, so I had never heard of Jackie du Pre. The movie does make you care for her and the waste of her life cut short by MS.
Celia Imrie, Charles Dance, David Morrissey
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 h...( read more
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DVD Release Date: July 20, 1999
Stats: 292 reviews
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August 24, 2008
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December 4, 2007
Don't know how much is fact or fiction. Emily Watson is absolutely fantastic. Bravo.
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October 10, 2007
Worthy and cleverly structured biopic of a troubled sole struck down by MS. Emily Watson is excellent as always.
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January 12, 2008
A modest, occasionally gorgeous bio pic with fantastic performances by Emily Watson and Rachel Griffiths. The same story told twice device (pardon the rhyme) cleverly offers insight into Jackie's character. She's really not a self-involved bitch, she's understandably jealous of...( read more)
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March 29, 2009
The acting in this movie is perfect. I can't think of any other two actresses that could have been as effective.
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September 19, 2009
This film is magnificient but quite intriguing. Emily Watson and Rachel Griffiths and even David Morrissey steals the whole show. Very good movie indeed.
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June 22, 2009
The true story of cellist Jacqueline du Pre' and her life-long relationship with her sister Hilary. Good performances by Emily Watson and Rachel Griffiths. Based on the memoir by HIlary. I wasn't so impressed by the story here as I was by the performances.
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July 29, 2008
La fantastica y trajica vida de dos hermanas que comparten 2 grandes amores... el amor de hermana y el amor por la musica, lo que las une y las separa.
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June 1, 2008
I LOVE this movie. It is so well-played & well-observed, often sad, but never melodramatic. Rachel Griffiths & Emily Watson are perfect (in Oscar-nominated roles)...
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