Review of Jackie (2016) by Joshua M — 29 Dec 2016

A fantastic portrait of an American icon, this film succeeds on many levels but none more powerful than its blunt simplicity. In an award-worthy (I'd go so far as to say guaranteed), career defining performance, Natalie Portman portrayed the former First Lady with the poise and grace for which she is remembered publicly, as well as the broken widow struggling to keep her family and her life together in the face of immeasurable tragedy that so few Americans have seen.

Being able to portray both sides of the character at the same time is an act of immense dedication and Portman deserves every bit of the praise that has been heaped upon her. That said, her performance was just part of this thoughtfully crafted production, right down to the use of Super 16mm film to sync with the archival footage used in the film and create a genuinely immersive experience.