The background of the story narrated in the film is a well-known thing, the assassination of President Kennedy. It's just a different angle this time, from the perspective of Mrs. Kennedy, who was the first lady at the time.
Natalie Portman's acting is amazing. The repressed anger and sadness were all interpreted by her. On the one hand, as the wife of a country, and on the other hand, as the wife of a dead man, her demeanor should be elegant and extravagant, but she cannot hide the anger and sadness she feels about her husband's assassination. The balance of the two moods is a test for Natalie Portman. And she doesn't just use a poker face to interpret calmness, nor does she use a screaming face to interpret sadness and anger. Rather, there is anger hidden under a calm, sadness in the anger, and above the sadness is the peace facing the people. In such a lackluster film, I think Natalie Portman saved it.
However, the whole drama seems to be left with only Natalie Portman. The foiling of other characters seems meaningless, just to highlight the emotions of the first lady. Like Yishui's extras and a leading role. Therefore, it is difficult to define whether this film is a documentary of Mrs. Kennedy or a drama. Too much emphasis on the protagonist's image, making the film's flesh and blood look too single. The favor without awards is also reasonable.
The film perfectly combines the documentary of President Kennedy's funeral with the film. No sense of inconsistency. (narrate one thing, it's normal to not have it) But it's thanks to the team behind the costumes, photography, and the rest.
The story that Mrs. Kennedy made up at the end brightens the film, a personal documentary transformed into a meaningful story. Still a bright spot.
Overall still recommend!
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