Review of Jackie (2016) by Patrick L — 01 May 2017
A film that took another approach than I would have thought in forhand. There is not much build up, there is not much JFK, there is just Jackie. She is doing and interview and as she arrogantly and almost rudely answers questions, we are getting scenes of her story.
The production is something else. The script is not the best and jumps and shifts are making the viewer (especially if you don't know much about the details of the story) frustrated more than curious. With that said, it's fresh to see something different and it works out OK after all. I was curious about the way Natalie spoke. The weird accent and the mix of calmness and uncertainness in her voice. I found some old interview and found out that she - not surprizingly - absolutely nailed it. Her performance is good, the other cast also deliver. Solid music and straigh forward camerawork mostly is just enough but never more.
OK film, but the true star here is Portman. You could tell that she put alot behind this, and the fact that she dared to take the role is a archievement itself.
6 out of 10 blood stains.
This review of Jackie (2016) was written by Patrick L on 01 May 2017.
Jackie has generally received positive reviews.
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