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Jackie Movie Review

Name: Jackie Movie Review
Item: Jackie
Rating: 4
Author: Sivapriya Anand

Jackie Movie Review English Movie Review

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Review for the film " Jackie"

Streaming On: Amazon Prime Video

Runtime: 1 Hour 40 Minutes

Certificate: UA

Released: 09-12-2016

Genre: Drama

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CAST & CREW

Billy Crudup

Gary Ayash

John Carroll Lynch

John Hurt

Peter Sarsgaard

Richard E Grant

Greta Gerwig

Natalie Portman

Darren Aronofsky

Pascal Caucheteux

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Producer:

Pascal Caucheteux

Juan de Dios Larrain

Darren Aronofsky

Ari Handel

Scott Franklin

Mickey Liddell

Music Director:

Mica Levi

Editor:

Sebastian Sepulveda

Director:

Pablo Larrain

Supporting Actress:

Natalie Portman

Greta Gerwig

Costume Designer:

Madeline Fontaine

Art Director:

Emmanuel Prevot

Mathieu Junot

Halina Gebarowicz

Sound Designer:

David Miranda-Hardy

First Assistant Director:

Hubert Engammare

Bruce Hall

Second Assistant Director:

Karla Strum

Evelyn Fogleman

Director of Photography:

Stephane Fontaine

Stunt Director:

Christopher Place

Robert Lee Harvey

Executive Producer:

Jayne Hong

Wei Han

Charlie Corwin

Pete Shilaimon

Martine Cassinelli

Josh Stern

Visual Effects Producer:

Nicolas Lacroix

David Danesi

Casting Director:

Lindsay Graham

Jessica Kelly

Mathilde Snodgrass

Mary Vernieu

Still Photographer:

Stephanie Branchu

empty:

Vincent Cosson

Assistant Editor:

Laurent Pele

Visual Effects Supervisor:

Sebastien Rame

Screenplay Writer:

Noah Oppenheim

Music Editor:

Sebastian Sepulveda

Foley Artist:

Ivo Moraga

Production Designer:

Jean Rabasse

Set Decorator:

Veronique Melery

Casting Associate:

Rebecca Dealy

Lavonna Cupid

Costume Assistant:

Ashley Brinegar

Jake Herman

Makeup Artist:

Fabienne Gervais

Valerie Chapelle

Sylvie Aid

Odile Fourquin

Hair Stylist:

Tony Rocchetti

Catherine Leblanc

Post Production Supervisor:

Felipe Inostroza

Special Effects Coordinator:

Hank Atterbury

Stunt Coordinator:

Roy Farfel

Stunt Performer:

Rick Kain

Jim Ford

Digital Compositor:

Anthony Charbonnier

Jerome Auliac

Arnaud Soulabaille

Visual Effects Artist:

Landry De Oliveira

Set Dresser:

Jerome Billa

Benedicte Joffre

Sound Mixer:

Bruce Litecky

Colorist:

Isabelle Julien

Boom Operator:

Randy Pease

Jonathan Acbard

Assistant Cameraman:

Fabienne Octobre

Production Coordinator:

Laetitia Dom

Costume Supervisor:

Kim Chewning

Steadicam Operator:

Kareem La Vaullee

Costume Stylist:

Michael Simon

Music Coordinator:

Bridget Samuels

Supporting Actor:

Richard E Grant

Peter Sarsgaard

John Hurt

Billy Crudup

John Carroll Lynch

Gary Ayash

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This conventional biopic is about the former First Lady and her life of grief after her husband’s assassination. This iconic role is portrayed by the Oscar-winning performer Natalie Portman She was considered to be a gifted actress of Holly >> Read More... . This film is directed by the Chilean Filmmaker, Pablo Larrain, this being his first English language movie.

Plot:

The movie showcases those days in the life of Jacqueline Kennedy after her husband’s assassination, John F Kennedy, president of the United States. It tells us about how the First Lady dealt with all the responsibilities despite all the pain and tragedy in her life. The movie is based on an interview Jacqueline gave to an unknown journalist, played by Billy Crudup Georgann and Thomas Henry gave birth to Billy Crud >> Read More... of the Life Magazines, who came over at the Kennedy mansion to interview her. From the interview, the movie goes back to several flashbacks to outline the events that took place before and after JFK’s assassination. Jackie is pictured dealing with her children, the staff, the new president and his staff and making a way out of the White House, and trying to refine her husband’s image, all at once.

Analysis:

The movie solely focuses on telling us how the First lady deals with her duties and rarely shows her grieving her husband’s loss. The costume design is showing exactly how Mrs. Kennedy was a style icon when she lived in the White House. Jackie’s character has pictured her as a lady with poise and flexibility rather than the women herself.

Star Performance:

Natalie Portman is the central focus in the film. Portman’s expressions, body language, the way she carries out her role conveys the frustration and grief of the women who have to tackle with media, politics, and a whole country despite being suffering from pain and mourning the death of her husband. Natalie’s acting has rightly portrayed a woman making amends to her husband’s image in the world and sketches the public image of a dignified First Lady not revealing how devastated she is in front of everyone.

What’s there?

1. The costume design is very pensive with the character.

2. The movie is visually eye-catching.

What’s not there?

1. Other than Portman, the other characters are sidelined, only focusing on the events revolving around her.

2. The flaws with Portman’s character is that she is not seen grieving or suffering from pain in front of the public or when she is alone.

Verdict:

Portman’s captivating performance has made it the best biopic drama into a good movie, though during the hard times for the people in the US.