'Jackie 2016', Why Natalie Portman' Perfectly Fits Jacqueline Kennedy's Character; Details Here
"Jackie 2016" is a movie about a momentous day for the country. The sun was bright in the morning of November 22, 1963. People from Texas were in awe seeing President John F. Kennedy smiling at them and waving his hands while riding in a car. His First Lady, Jacqueline, stood by him.
There was never a hint that the President's death is set as the clock stroked 12:29. He died in front of over a hundred fifty thousand people. One bullet shot his back, and another came through his head. These scenes did not escape Abraham Zapruder's movie camera. An hour after, the President is dead; Jacqueline becomes a widow at 34.
Natalie Portman will lead the portrayal of "Jackie" 2016, re-stating the heart-wrenching 1963 shoot-out, where JFK succumbed to death. In a sudden turn of event, Jackie was once seen at peace, smiling, then the next camera pan, seen trying to cover her mourning inside the shower room.
35 year-old Natalie, perfectly fits the profile of the young 'Jackie' who was 34 at that time. She was dictated by the nation's unforgettable historical timeline, following the death of her husband.
The Kennedys were remembered as both pure aficionados of the arts. They were Broadway fanatics and were more like a celebrity in the past. They lived like celebrities according to Clint Hill the Secret service staff who worked with the President.
The film is intricately polished under the hands of Pablo Larrain. The life of "Jackie" stood out not only because of her iconic husband's death during his glory days but also because of how she rose during the trying times. Her elegance, grace, and beauty remained despite the horrible series of events. Ito also showed how she stood up after the fall, continued to be a mother to their two kids, while living the legacy of art left by JFK.
The clips promise nostalgia and classic remembrance of what America used to be, and how "Jackie" survived her 'lost' days.
"Jackie" comes in theaters December 2, 2016.