Despite its theatrical release, "Jackie" by all rights should have been a cable-TV movie. A separate problem resides in the movie's structure, which frankly seems better suited to the stage than screen. Thanks to its constricted time frame, "Jackie" is also notable for what it omits. There's no mention of Jackie's life beyond this immediate period of grief and mourning -- which included marrying Greek tycoon Aristotle Onassis, and becoming fiercely protective of her children and guarded in terms of the public eye. Larrain has not only replicated that horrible day in Dallas but almost seamlessly incorporated snippets of actual footage surrounding JFK's funeral and other key events, creating a strong sense of authenticity.

Source: Egypt Independent December 02, 2016 15:04 UTC