awful

Rating: 3/10 (6 February 2017)

First of all, the sound track was so distracting, far too loud, too long, too dramatic and frankly, ugly. Portman is an incredible actress but her characterization of Jacqueline Kennedy was just that. Unreal, exaggerated and exhausting. Perhaps there was some of the real Jackie in there somewhere but I doubt any viewers will believe it possible when the odd voice and mannerisms and drama just go on and on and on. And on. And on. I feel rather sorry for Caroline and the grandchildren that this is how their mother and grandmother is being represented. Yes, she was far too much of an icon, an idol even, but is it necessary to destroy our memories in such an over-realistic way? Especially for those who remember 'where they were' on that unforgettable November day, for those whose pain was somewhat assuaged by the beauty and dignity of Jacqueline Kennedy, I would nt recommend trying to sit through this unworthy movie.