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Jackie
2016 100 min United States of America, France, Chile, China R 18+
★7.2
Drama
Director: Pablo Larraín
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Description
An account of the days of First Lady, Jacqueline Kennedy, in the immediate aftermath of John F. Kennedy's assassination in 1963.
Budget:
$9M
US Gross:
$13.96M
Worldwide:
$13.96M
Starring
Natalie Portman
Actor
Peter Sarsgaard
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Greta Gerwig
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Awards
Venice Film Festival 2016
— Best Screenplay
Venice Film Festival 2016
— Golden Osella – Best Screenplay
BAFTA 2017
— Best Costume Design
Academy Awards 2017
— Best Costume Design
Venice Film Festival 2016
— Golden Lion
BAFTA 2017
— Best Actress
Academy Awards 2017
— Best Original Score
Venice Film Festival 2016
— Best Screenplay
Academy Awards 2017
— Best Actress
Venice Film Festival 2016
— Golden Osella – Best Screenplay
BAFTA 2017
— Best Costume Design
Key opinion
Jackie is an unconventional, atmospheric character study that prioritizes the internal psychological landscape of its protagonist over traditional historical biography. While it earns high praise for its stylistic choices and Natalie Portman’s intense performance, it polarizes audiences who prefer a more plot-driven or historically comprehensive narrative.
| Acting | Natalie Portman delivers a committed, physically transformative performance that serves as the film's emotional anchor. | |
| Cinematography | The cinematography utilizes intimate, detail-oriented framing that effectively isolates the protagonist and enhances the film’s melancholic atmosphere. | |
| Score | The score effectively mirrors the protagonist's internal anxiety and grief, avoiding traditional melodramatic cues. | |
| Theme | The film’s interpretive approach to the subject creates a divide: some viewers appreciate the raw, psychological exploration of myth-making, while others find the narrative shallow or disconnected from historical reality. | |
| Acting | Opinions on Natalie Portman’s portrayal are split between those who see a powerful, nuanced depiction of grief and those who find the performance affected or unconvincing. | |
| Pacing | The slow, static, and nonlinear pacing rewards viewers seeking an immersive emotional experience but alienates those looking for a standard biographical progression. |