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Jackie

23 February 2017English1h 40m
Drama
out of 10
Recommendedmost critics liked it
Monk Score · 5 critic reviews

Weighted from a 7.4 average · Why?

Portman's raw grief carries this intimate Kennedy portrait past its sluggish stretches.

Verdict tier Recommended, most critics liked it, on a scale of Unfavorable, Mixed, Recommended, Exceptional.

  • Praised: Natalie Portman's central performance
  • Criticised: Slow pace and distracting score

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User score 6.6 out of 10 from 5 ratings, Mixed
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Critical reception for 'Jackie' is largely positive, with reviewers consistently highlighting Natalie Portman's central performance as the film's strongest asset. The film is praised for its intimate and emotionally affecting portrayal of Jacqueline Kennedy during a period of personal crisis, with its tone and period setting also drawing approval. However, several critics note that the film's slow pacing and intrusive background score work against full audience immersion, and at least one reviewer feels the film's overly ambitious treatment leaves it feeling strained rather than exceptional.

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Critic reviews (5)

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  2. Times Of India

    Film review ·

    A disturbingly intimate portrayal of Jacqueline Kennedy, 'Jackie' is a film that unmasks her in such a tender yet objective manner; you feel like an intruder who is tailing the first lady of America and a widow in her most trying time. Still, this is when director Pablo Larraín shows you just what Jacqueline was made of.

  3. Hindustan Times

    Film review ·

    Jackie offers a window through time into the life of Jacqueline Kennedy but you wouldn't want to believe it is due to the exorbitantly larger than life treatment that it gets. The film tried exceptionally hard to be exceptional and it seeps through the seams just enough to make you feel disenchanted.

  4. IBNLive

    Film review ·

    The narrative develops at a slow pace yet maintains a crisp thrill all throughout. It keeps you invested but doesn't take you in as much as you'd expect and would like it to. Also, the nonchalant background score makes it a tad bit difficult to keep your attention from wavering.

  5. Sify

    Film review ·

    Overall, with a proper tone, accurate setting and above all, an unforgettable performance, Jackie is a powerful, subtle and dark film made only more emotional by the grating soundtrack.

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5 ratings · user score 6.6

  2. Shashwat SisodiaOct 2019
    5/10

    'Jackie' the biographical film abou Mrs. Kennedy is a disappointing film on the cultural grounds and a surprisingly emotional film on the moral one- how can a film lack wholeheartedly in an aspect and soar in the best way in the other? But unfortunately, this isn't the case here, since for a film to be equal parts confusing and exciting, the film plays a rough, uneven game. It can be easily rejected even on its morality. But its style, fervor, sultriness and Natalie Portman do save it from becoming an untreated disaster. I am going with 2.5 out of 5 for 'Jackie'. It has flare and candies which offer it sweetness, and problems.

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