The film opens with reporter Theodore H. White (Billy Crudup) interviewing the chain smoking Jackie Kennedy (Natalie Portman) following the days of the assassination. Her life is told as a flashback, although it only covers a few moments: The White House Tour, The funeral arrangements, and the assassination itself...which was graphic and bloody.
I found the film being uneven, opening poorly with a bad screeching violin soundtrack. There were scenes I loved such as anything to do with Camelot. Peter Sarsgaard as Bobby Kennedy was a total miscast as were most of the historical figures. We see a grieving Jackie who was still concerned with grace, style, and appearances, making sure everything was in its proper place for history.
Emotional: Yes. Good film: Yes. Academy Award material: No.
Guide: 2 F-words. No sex or nudity.
I found the film being uneven, opening poorly with a bad screeching violin soundtrack. There were scenes I loved such as anything to do with Camelot. Peter Sarsgaard as Bobby Kennedy was a total miscast as were most of the historical figures. We see a grieving Jackie who was still concerned with grace, style, and appearances, making sure everything was in its proper place for history.
Emotional: Yes. Good film: Yes. Academy Award material: No.
Guide: 2 F-words. No sex or nudity.