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Movie Description The story of the brilliant concert cellist Jacqueline du Pre (Emily Watson), seen from the perspectives of her sister Hilary (Rachel Griffiths). While Jackie gains international fame and fortune, she secretly longs for the stable, normal life and family Hilary has built. Watson and Griffiths deliver impassioned, unforgettable performances as the troubled sisters. Based on the autobiographical novel "A Genius in the Family."
Film Notes DVD Features:
Region 1 Keep Case Widescreen Full Frame - 1.33 Audio: Dolby Digital 5.1 - English Dolby Digital 2.0 - English Additional Release Material: Production Featurette Trailer - 1. Original Theatrical Interactive Features: Interactive Menus Text/Photo Galleries: Biographies - Cast and Crew Filmographies - Cast and Crew
Industry Reviews "...Finely measured performances..." Sight and Sound - p.44-5 - Nick Kimberley (02/01/1999)
"...Watson delivers a spectacular performance..." Rolling Stone - p.73 - Peter Travers (02/04/1999)
"...Confident and assured..." -- 3 1/2 out of 4 stars Sight and Sound - p.3D - Mike Clark (12/30/1998)
"...Voluptuous..." -- Rating: A- Entertainment Weekly - p.48 - Lisa Schwarzbaum
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