The film describes the life and inner activities of Jacqueline Kennedy's wife Jacqueline during the four days that Kennedy was assassinated at the funeral. Jacqueline Kennedy is played by Oscar-winning actress Natalie Portman. The performance is naturally delicate and real. The script is also well written, well-organized and well-structured. From the dual perspective of the first lady and a woman, the characters' multiple personalities and behaviors are portrayed. Worth a look.
Kennedy's assassination was definitely a big event at the end of 1963. There are still vague outlines in my own memory. At that time, the school was holding a sports meeting, which was very lively. Suddenly, a teacher rode a bicycle across the playground, shouting, "JFK is dead! Kennedy is dead!" The playground suddenly cheered, and both adults and children were enjoying this moment of childishness and innocence. As for the future development, it may only be disclosed in the "Reference News" that we children can't see. According to the rumors, it seems that because the United States overthrew the regime of Ngo Dinh Diem in South Vietnam, his younger brother was very upset and sent a killer to kill Kennedy. At that time, this incident shocked the whole world, and the subsequent murder of the suspected killer Oswald was inexplicably made, making the incident full of drama. All kinds of speculations are surging, and it is impossible to tell whether it is true or false. The U.S. government has covered up the truth for decades, and until now, it is still unclear which force made this ruthless attack for what reason, and it has not even fired a few shots.
I myself have never been in favour of executing politicians by extraordinary means in peaceful times. Whether it was the gunshots of the Russian Populists, or the bombs in Sarajevo. Or the bridge by Shichahai, or the gallows of Bebuto, all these actions are nothing but expressions of extreme political naivety. Politicians are just representatives of one ideology, kill one and the other will follow immediately, and there are more than three, it doesn't work. But this view has nothing to do with the movie, let alone mention it.
The film substitutes Jacqueline's memories through an interview with a reporter from Life Weekly. According to Jacqueline, this interview is more real than the Kennedys that people are exposed to. "I just want to get closer to the truth, that's what journalists do," the reporter said. Jacqueline said: "I also worked as a reporter, I know what you want, detailed details." It was a serious reporter who came to interview her, unlike the gossip paparazzi of course. Jacqueline is acutely aware of what kind of truth she needs to tell people. It is the thing that has been peeled off layer by layer in the mind, and it is the truth that has been carefully revised by reporters. Jacqueline even told reporters calmly with a cigarette in her mouth: "I don't smoke." Of course, there will be no more Marilyn Monroe. For example, the reporter said to Jacqueline after the interview: "Losing the president is like losing a father. And you are the mother of the country, that's a wonderful story." In the end, what was presented to the public was a perfect and powerful president, accompanied by a virtuous wife, who, like King Arthur, fought for his ideals all his life in Camelot Castle. Seeing this, in the sad background music, do we also feel the quiet and quiet irony taste?
There are several scenes in the film where Jacqueline talks to the priest. One of the conversations is very interesting.
Jacqueline: "I think God is cruel."
Priest: "You're really in trouble. God stands for love. God is everywhere."
Jacqueline: "Is he in the bullet that killed Jack (JFK)?"
Father: "Of course."
Jacqueline: "The game he played was really fun."
So the old priest hurriedly racked his brains to explain to her, saying that Kennedy's death was also God's test for Jacqueline and so on. Clearly Jacqueline did not believe the priest's very far-fetched explanation. Since it is a test, is there still a need for such a test for Kennedy, a dead man?
Let's think about this answer from Jacqueline's point of view. There are only a few possibilities: 1. God does not exist; 2. God showed his existence and authority through Kennedy's death; 3. In God's eyes, everyone is sinful. He can take care of whoever he wants. And this time Kennedy was chosen; 4. Maybe there is a place in heaven waiting for Kennedy to fill the vacancy; 5. We mortals cannot understand God's profound thinking.
In this case, why should we worship God devoutly? Why do you want to beg Bailai to bless this life and look forward to the next life? Why commit your entire faith to God? It's really hard to understand with our current intelligence. Our thinking can only go so far. I just hope that these disrespectful words of mine will not be heard by the old man. Amen!
As the first lady, while enjoying fame and fortune at a high place, she also needs a lot of concentration to withstand the piercing cold. It is even more important to pay attention to the loss of human nature in the siege of power. Jacqueline describes their lives this way: "The perfect man can't change, and Jack keeps getting better and stronger. Sometimes he walks into the desert alone to face the devil's temptation. But he always comes back to me. , his beloved family." The "devil" in this passage refers to power, wealth, and beauty. Even as a president, it's hard to resist these low-hanging fruit. Regardless of whether Kennedy's marriage to Jacqueline was happy or fractured, the loss of a loved one always faced unbearable grief and stress. She can spend a lot of money to decorate the White House, but she can't arrange her husband's funeral like ordinary people. For four days, in addition to grief, she had to deal with all kinds of people. Do your duty as first lady. Many people envy the life of a high official and rich salary, but they don't know that while getting it, you may pay more. Now that you've chosen this life, you need to be prepared for the kinds of surprises you're about to face. Always consider your identity and responsibilities. The word "responsibility" has caused many people to lose their natural life, which is a little sad. As the princess said in "Roman Holiday": "If I hadn't thought of responsibility, I would never have returned".
Compared with Kennedy's funeral, which was full of people, I couldn't help but think of Charles de Gaulle's funeral. According to his last wish, a small church, three or five relatives, and soft prayers. At the last moment, he finally returned to a normal life. It's perfect.
My rating: 7.0.
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