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Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
Audience Rating: R (Restricted)
Binding: DVD
EAN: 9786305447238
Format: Closed-captioned, Color, DVD-Video, Full Screen, Letterboxed, NTSC
ISBN: 6305447233
Label: Polygram USA Video
Manufacturer: Polygram USA Video
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: Polygram USA Video
Region Code: 1
Release Date: July 20, 1999
Running Time: 121 minutes
Sales Rank: 25532
Studio: Polygram USA Video
Theatrical Release Date: January 15, 1999
Editorial Review:
Amazon.com:
It earned Oscar nods, yet this cinematic look at a genius--that of English cellist Jacqueline du Pré, who enraptured audiences with her bold, emblazoned, and wholly unconventional playing style, and who died at age 42--was criticized for its 'lapses' in truth by people who purportedly knew du Pré. Some of the controversy revolved around the other main character in Anand Tucker's gorgeous, involving movie--du Pré's sister, Hilary, whose book, A Genius in the Family (cowritten with brother Piers), dished some dirt on Jackie's sleeping with Hilary's husband. But don't let that deter you from this ebullient movie experience. The film is a bisected story (each sister's tale is told in the same amount of screen time) teeming with heartfelt drama that belies the cheap shots it received from its detractors. It's stirring, reckless, loving, involving, and rife with unconventional passion; passion for music, life, art, and the delicate relationship between these two synchronous, extraordinary sisters as played by brilliant actors Emily Watson and Rachel Griffiths (both of whom earned Oscar nods). 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 that gift of being able to explain through the visual medium what is happening inside of his character's heads. He's helped by a fine screenplay by Frank Boyce Cottrell. No matter what the truth of Hilary and Jackie might really be, this is an exceptional, rare film that is defined and graced by fine acting and writing. --Paula Nechak
Customer Reviews
Average Rating: 
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 - and ... Read More
Rating: - Excellent Movie!
Excellent Movie, I am a cellist and I can tell you that this movie won't disappoint you.
Good Presentation.
Fast delivery.
Rating: - Two great actresses playing two disturbed sisters...WOW!!!
HILARY AND JACKIE is still one of the most disturbing and unsettling pieces of film that I have ever seen! From the very beginning of the film there is a looming foreboding and an uncomfortable uneasiness that follows through every frame in this account of the lives of sisters Hilary and Jackie Du Pre. Rachel Griffiths and Emily Watson are each disturbingly terrific and I am always amazed at the incredible performances.No small wonder that each actress has gone on to such acclaim in their respective careers. ... Read More
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