# Hilary and Jackie (1998)

### reviewed by
Brandon Stahl

The rivalry between the two was subtle, well paced, and went through years of the characters lives without leaving the audience feeling cheated on who they characters were becoming. I left feeling like I knew a great deal about the people involved - perhaps the ultimate success of a film biography. As a side note, it's unfortunate that Griffiths received somewhat of a second billing in the movie. She was the stronger performer - playing the role that didn't demand the attention or the eccentricities of Watson's character. Her performance was vital to the film's success, grounded Hilary and Jackie in sensibility and as a way for the audience to connect to the characters.

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