The defence The Prestige Tourist
“Sincerity is not manipulation.”
The film risks embarrassment to make emotion communal, and that openness is harder than fashionable detachment.
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Hilary and Jackie
Drama · Music · 1998
The tragic story of world-renowned cellist Jacqueline du Pré, as told from the point of view of her sister, flautist Hilary du Pré-Finzi.
Movie details
Hilary and Jackie
“The true story of two sisters who shared a passion, a madness, and a man.”
1998 Drama · Music 2h 1m
Critical arithmetic
One number, for now.
Scores change. Arguments endure.
TMDB
6.6 / 10
Community rating
The tragic story of world-renowned cellist Jacqueline du Pré, as told from the point of view of her sister, flautist Hilary du Pré-Finzi.
CriticWise case file
What this film says about your taste.
Not a recommendation score. A measure of how closely the film’s taste signals resemble yours.
The archetype split
Who fights over Hilary and Jackie?
For the defence
The Prestige Tourist
“You like your greatness pre-approved.”
Read their case For the prosecution
The Adrenaline Seeker
“If it slows down, you check your phone.”
Read their objectionThe split comes from the same five-axis model used by the test, not audience ratings or review sentiment.
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Cast & crew
Directed by
Anand Tucker
Written by
Frank Cottrell Boyce
Emily Watson
Jackie du Pré
Rachel Griffiths
Hilary du Pré
James Frain
Daniel Barenboim
David Morrissey
Kiffer Finzi
Charles Dance
Derek du Pré
Celia Imrie
Iris du Pré
Rupert Penry-Jones
Piers du Pré
Court is in session
Put Hilary and Jackie on trial.
Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.
The prosecution The Adrenaline Seeker
“The strings are showing.”
Every cue tells you exactly what to feel and when, leaving sentiment to do the work character should have done.