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Cathryn 2022-04-22 07:01:31

When we were in high school, there was a very popular magazine called "New Weekly". I remember it seemed to cost 15 yuan a copy, which was an exorbitant price for middle school students at that time. There are a lot of photos in it, and it is thick and looks very stylish. There was an issue of Valentine's Day with the theme of LOVE, which included many famous couples and romantic stories. That issue is still in my mother's bookcase. The other issue was about JFK Jr., CJ and I each bought a copy, because we both thought he was really, really handsome. . .

That year, JFK Jr. and his wife disappeared in a private jet, and have not been heard from since. After that, I saw a lot of articles about the fate of the Kennedy family. In fact, it may be normal to think about the probability now, but their family is too famous and has attracted much attention. As a sitting U.S. president assassinated, there are not many in history, and he is still very young, and he has been estimated to be true or false with Monroe. The best film I've seen before that depicts the assassination is 1991's The Assassination of JFK, directed by Oliver Stone, starring Kevin Costner, and many other big names. , making a great movie. Everyone is trying to understand the truth, track down the real murderer, and uncover the conspiracy behind the assassination. But after watching the movie, there is a sense of powerlessness that cannot be saved. It feels like the opposite of The People vs. Larry Flynt: The people love you so much, but you have to die!

"The First Lady" restores that image from the perspective of Jacqueline Kennedy, the wife of President Kennedy. But to be honest, even if you are interested in that history and Jackie, this movie will be a little boring to watch. Because the repeated descriptions are basically her mental journey and emotional expression during that time, a large number of close-ups and close-ups seem to be specially shot for this character, the weight of the whole movie is not enough, it is miserable and shocking from beginning to end And pain, basically nothing else. And the much-watched Natalie Portman's acting isn't my type, though she's likely to win another Oscar for this performance. You can't say that she doesn't act well, and that feeling of being frightened and having to remain elegant is estimated that no one can express it except her, but hasn't Natalie Portman always felt this way? In comparison, I would still vote for Auntie, which represents a more open-minded and expansive performance.

If you are interested in this history, or especially like Natalie Portman, you can still watch it. The movie finally jumped out of the drowsy and depressive scene, and played a clip of JFK dancing with Jackie when he was alive, such a good-looking couple, you don't know when the day will be the last. Oh and, I have seen it several times in other movies, and the assassination part is still thrilling. Thinking of a woman watching her husband get a headshot and fall into her arms, dripping with blood and spattering brains, is really a cruel baptism.

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  • Korbin 2022-03-23 09:02:04

    Mist as melancholy, blood as viscous

  • Shanny 2022-03-22 09:01:58

    Very good, JFK related is not easy to shoot, except for the conspiracy theory angle, I feel that everything happened too fast, and it is not enough as a film material. The film expands more material from Jackie's feelings and experiences than the event itself. The director is quite good, and the cross-editing is relatively smooth. The scenes after the funeral were so good, I was still in tears. Bobo did a great job.

Jackie quotes

  • The Priest: Take comfort in those memories.

    Jackie Kennedy: I can't. They're mixed up with all the others.

  • [first lines]

    The Journalist: Mrs. Kennedy? They told me to come up. And I'm so sorry for your loss.

    Jackie Kennedy: Have you read what they've been writing? Krock and Merriman and all the rest?

    The Journalist: Yes, I have.

    Jackie Kennedy: Merriman's such a bitter man. It's been just one week. Already they're treating him like some dusty old artifact to be shelved away. That's no way to be remembered.

    The Journalist: And how would you like him remembered, Mrs. Kennedy?

    Jackie Kennedy: [stammering] I...

    Jackie Kennedy: You understand that I will be editing this conversation just in case I don't say exactly what I mean?

    The Journalist: With all due respect, that seems very unlikely, Mrs. Kennedy.

    [pause]

    The Journalist: Right. Okay. Uh, so this will be your own version of what happened?

    Jackie Kennedy: Exactly. Come in.