Curious & Disappointing (Audio Attachment)

Rating: 4/10 (22 March 2017)

Our Hollywood movie reviewers, Ann Elder and Les Roberts of the GREENLIGHTReviews podcast, give this film a weak yellow light - warning viewers to approach this film with caution. "Jackie" did not live up to their expectations in almost any regard, but they appreciated the overall attempt to convey such an important piece of history.
To begin with, the very casting of Natalie Portman was disappointing; Les thought her small stature couldn't capture Jacqueline Kennedy's commanding presence. Coupled with an unsuccessful attempt to mimic Jackie O's mannerisms, Ann says that Natalie gave off the air of "Acting, with a capital A!" Portman sounded more like a breathy finishing-school girl like Marilyn Monroe than a Kennedy. Although Portman attempted the right mannerisms, she never truly disappeared into the character she was portraying, so she was a distraction the entire film.
Les & Ann also DETESTED the director's interpretation of this woman. Ann adores the real Jackie O. because of her strength in leading the country during her most trying hours, but this film makes her look weak and powerless. Les could not stand the fact that Portman cried in almost every scene, drinking copiously and smoking almost unceasingly. Depicting Jacqueline Kennedy as a woman who was entirely broken is an injustice to the first lady who helped console a nation.
To listen to the full review by Les & Ann, go to: https://www.thefrontporchpeople.com/greenlightreviews/jackie