Review of Jackie (2016) by Jennifer C — 24 Feb 2017

A well-crafted story as only Jackie could tell it.

This review of Jackie (2016) was written by Jennifer C on 24 Feb 2017.

Jackie has generally received positive reviews.

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By Brendan N (1,490) on 22 Feb 2018

Portman deserved the best actress for this film, Emma Stone was incredible but the depth and research for Jackie is beyond description…

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Jackie' the movie adaptation of the former and assassinated President, J.F.K was a very interesting film…

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By Pamela Powell (127) for Daily Journal (Kankakee, IL) (128) on 21 Aug 2018

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By Stan_G (104) on 22 Jul 2018

Natalie Portman certainly delivers a brilliant performance as Jacqueline Kennedy. I have almost watched all her movies with boxxy software…

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By Sean Mulvihill (414) for FanboyNation.com (414) on 31 Oct 2018

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Noah Oppenheim's sharply insightful script, peppered with memorable dialogues and buoyed by judicious injections of wit to perk up the sepulchral…

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By Daniel W (1,325) on 04 Mar 2018

Natalie Portman is very good, and it was great to see John Hurt again, but if I?d seen this in a cinema, I have to say I?d have been bored…

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