Review of Mary Reilly (1996) by James A — 05 Jun 2009

I LOVE LOVE LOVE this movie!! I recommend it to EVERYONE!!!!

This review of Mary Reilly (1996) was written by James A on 05 Jun 2009.

Mary Reilly has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Jimmy C (376) on 22 Dec 2009

It's very nice to see pretty woman Julia Roberts in an unusual role for her in this spooky thriller, her performance is a joy to watch…

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By Deven T (50) on 24 Jul 2009

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By Anahid B (52) on 19 Feb 2010

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By David C (2,598) on 08 Jun 2010

I've always enjoyed the tale of Jekyll and Hyde and this movie captured it astonishing well…

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By Rebecca B (442) on 28 Apr 2010

Jekyll & Hyde, as told from the point of view of the housemaid. A bad choice for Stephen Frears. Very poor…

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By Martin D (1,305) on 09 Mar 2010

Poor movie based on the classic novel The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde written by Robert Louis Stevenson…

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By David Ansen (1,073) for Newsweek (1,534) on 22 Feb 2018

This isn't dumb, but it plays out as academically as it sounds, without a shred of true terror and with only the most muted sexual charge…

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By Nicole S (464) on 17 Feb 2010

One of the best Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde adaptations I've ever seen…

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By Richard S (2,067) on 07 Jun 2009

This movie left unanswered questions. Julia Roberts just doesn't fit the part of the timid housemaid…

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