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Mary Reilly Director: Stephen Frears Cast: Julia Roberts, John Malkovich, Glenn Close, George Cole

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  • DVD Release Date: 09/12/2000
  • Original Release: 1996
  • Rating: Rated R
  • Sales Rank: 20,166

Viewer Rating: (9 ratings)

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Digitally mastered audio & anamorphic video; Widescreen presentation; Audio: Englsh 5.0 [Dolby Digital] and 2-channel [Dolby Surround], French, Spanish, Portuguese; Subtitles: English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Chinese, Korean, Thai; Making-of featurette; Theatrical trailers; Talent files; Production notes; Scene selections

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Scene Index

Side #1 -- Widescreen Version
0. Scene Selections
1. Start [5:43]
2. Eel Dinner [9:19]
3. Jekyll's announcement [1:47]
4. Mary's Scars [5:40]
5. Analyzing Father [1:51]
6. Mrs. Farraday [3:31]
7. Hyde Sighting [1:54]
8. Bad Dreams [1:50]
9. Blood Money £100 [5:34]
10. A Sprained Ankle [3:15]
11. What Mary's Afraid of [3:13]
12. An Urgent Task [4:53]
13. Mary Meets Edward [2:35]
14. Broken Confidences [2:08]
15. A Scientific Errand [3:29]
16. Word with a Gentleman [1:37]
17. Hanging Matter [3:57]
18. Dream Lover [3:37]
19. How the Cup Broke [1:27]
20. Bad News [2:01]
21. Questioning Mary [4:27]
22. The Funeral [3:26]
23. "I am your master." [3:03]
24. The Cure [2:16]
25. The Same Man [5:41]
26. Strange Noises [2:18]
27. In Mr. Hyde's Clutches [2:14]
28. The Death of Us [3:43]

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Editorial Reviews

Based on the novel by Valerie Martin, this gothic suspense story offers a fresh perspective on Robert Louis Stevenson's classic horror tale Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde by presenting the material from a different viewpoint -- that of Mary Reilly (Julia Roberts), an Irish servant girl who has come to work for esteemed surgeon Dr. Henry Jekyll (John Malkovich). Mary is fascinated but also intimidated by her new employer, while the doctor seems to take a personal interest in her that goes beyond mere professional courtesy, much to the annoyance of Mr. Poole (George Cole), Jekyll's brutish manservant who also appears to have his eye on her. Jekyll's interest in Mary increases when he learns that she was abused as a child by her violent and repressive father. The doctor seems to take a keen interest in the violent and uncontrollable side of human nature. One day, he announces to his housekeeping staff that his new colleague, Edward Hyde, may be dropping by unexpectedly and not to be alarmed at his presence. Just as she's become attracted to the studious Dr. Jekyll, Mary is fascinated by the brash and impulsive Mr. Hyde, though he carries an air of danger with him at all times -- and Mary doesn't realize at first that he is merely a manifestation of the darker side of Jekyll's personality. Mary Reilly also features Glenn Close as the Madame Mrs. Farraday. Stephen Frears -- who previously worked with Close, Malkovich and screenwriter Christopher Hampton on 1988's Dangerous Liaisons -- directed. Mark Deming, All Movie Guide

Customer Reviews

Julia does "dark"by MadeByMe

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April 13, 2009: Everyone knows Julia Roberts as a sunny, comedic and larger than life actress, but she plays dark and dramatic just as well. In this sleeper, she plays a junior houskeeper with an abusive past to the classic Dr. Jeckyl/Mr. Hyde duo, (played to perfection by John Malcovich) learning not just his secrets but all about his tortured inner self. She brings out the lamb in this lion and with a pretty good accent! A must for all Roberts' fans.

I Also Recommend: Mystic Pizza.

Good, but Could be Betterby Anthrogrl

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February 24, 2009: 'Mary Reilly' is a good movie, but if you can read the original novel by Valerie Martin prior to watching, you should. I personally felt that Julia Roberts was miscast as the lead role; her acting seemed awkward and stiff. John Malkovich was excellent in his dual role as Jekyll/Hyde.

My major complaint about this movie was that it was sexualized much more than necessary. There was very little of it in the original novel, and the character of Mary Reilly was made to be much more naieve than she was in the novel.

On the plus side, the atmosphere and overall feel of the movie was poignant; I felt that the film did a good job preserving the emotional climax of the story.

'Mary Reilly' is worth a watch for any fans of science fiction, Gothic romance, or someone just looking for a bit of escapism.


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