Mary Reilly
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Movie Reviews of Mary Reilly
Movie Review: dark atmosphere in this chilling little story
Summary: 5 Stars
This movie is so, so creepy and gothic and weird, without being too bloody or too gratuitous. It's silently creepy and disturbing, that's its power.
I didn't buy the Jekyll and Hyde being two different guys because anybody with half a mind can see its Malkovich in both roles, so I find it hard to believe that Mary Reilly and others wouldn't recognize that, they should have disguised him better, not just different hair color.
Other than that, everything in the film works great. Malkovich is superb as always in his subdued sophisticated decadent villain acting mode, and Julia Roberts really shows her range as an actress, playing this timid mousy little maid with a sad past.
Movie Review: A dark, bold and mesmerising piece of cinema!
Summary: 5 Stars
Wow! indeed an anamzing tale that will never fail to keep you engaged from the begenning to the very end. I am not much of a fan of Julia Roberts, but this film really grabbed my attention towards her, my eyes were glued to the screen witnessing her every move, every motion, catching every bit of her emotion throughout the film, she delivers such a precise, fine performence that you simply remain out of words. A fine, fabulous performence from John Malkovich, a fine flesh and blood of a true artist and actor indeed. Everything from the dark atmosphere to the score will surely keep you engaged enough and do watch out for some really good performences.Movie Review: Vastly Underrated
Summary: 5 Stars
This visually stunning film was unjustly trounced upon its release but should be rediscovered on DVD in a beautiful widescreen transfer.
Absorbing, elegant and intensely atmospheric. Roberts is okay in the lead, yeah, her accent falters a good deal but she holds her own against Malkovich. Still, it's Glenn Close who steals the show as a brothel madame. The technical accomplishments are simply outstanding with fog seeping into every crevice of the forboding sets and a subtle sound design laced with sinister whispers.
Fans of "The Alienist" and Hammer Films should enjoy it.
Movie Review: Julia at her most heartbreaking
Summary: 5 Stars
This is the best movie in which Julia Roberts ever appeared! The masses did not understand this sophisticated film with its morbid and haunting atmosphere. The whole thing is stunning and Julia perfectly moves with grace and understanding of her role! I had read the novel by Valerie Martin upon which the movie is based and I must say that Frears, the director, was able to make a perfect adaptation for the big screen. I own the European DVD edition which is much richer in extras than the US version. If you like movies with a soul then do not miss "Mary Reilly"!Movie Review: On my Top 10 List.
Summary: 5 Stars
My Top 10 list has not changed in over a decade. Mary Reilly is totaly on my list. I was pretty dissapointed with the book, however, & would love to know where to buy or downloaad the script. Everything about this movie is so cool...great acting, appropriate lack of make-up, unresolved remonatic tension between Mary & Jekyl, unresolves sexual tension between Mary & Hyde, the costumes, the buildings, everything looks & sounds right for the time it's set in.