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| Release Date: |
February 23, 1996 |
| Genre: |
Drama, Suspense, Horror |
| Running Time: |
108 minutes |
| MPAA Rating: |
Rated R for notable gore and some strong violence. |
| Director: |
Stephen Frears |
| Writer: |
Christopher Hampton, Valerie Martin |
| Cast: |
Ciarán Hinds, Henry Goodman, Linda Bassett, Bronagh Gallagher, Michael Sheen, Glenn Close, Kathy Staff, Michael Gambon, George Cole, John Malkovich, Julia Roberts |
Mary Reilly is a lonely maid, her past shadowing beatings of her abusive father. But now she has things better, working for an esteemed doctor. Dr. Jekyll is smart, kind, and handsome and she idolizes the ground he walks on. But things are changing. Dr. Jekyll is beginning to seclude himself and cancel appointments. His public appearances are becoming fewer and fewer. And then there's his assistant, the brutally evil Mr. Hyde, who only can Read more
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Movie Review
Grade: A
Everyone knows the story of "Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde" but Mary Reilly is a new twist on the old story. With new characters, an entirely new perspective, and two esteemed actors, Mary Reilly gives "Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde" a fresh rejuvenation. The movie is more mysterious than creepy but the dark settings and rich dialog makes an utterly smooth film. Even the transformation from man and beast will surprise you, so, even if you think you know everything there is to know about "Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde," think again. Read the full movie review
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