In playing the role of Jacqueline Kennedy in Pablo Larraín's "Jackie," actress Natalie Portman did what probably was the best performance in her movie career. Many fans agree as different reviewers explain their views.
As narrated by Screen Crush, the movie started with a grieving Jackie strolling on the fields and later indulging a reporter in an interview. The reporter was not named but the role is played by Billy Crudup.
The scene pictured was sometime after the assassination of her husband President John F. Kennedy, and the nation was still mourning for his death. The interview done by Crudup was used to introduce characters in the film as they pass through Jackie's past memories.
Director Larraín brought the audience back to a time when Natalie Portman, as Jackie, was going over the ongoing White House restoration project details. This scene was the one where Portman's portrayal of Jackie was at its best. Natalie showed the audience her human side and she mimicked Jackie's mannerisms and her refined ways when talking and smiling.
Another interesting part of the film was right at the moment when President Kennedy was shot in the limousine. The camera dramatically focused on the Secret Service agent frantically moving above the presidential couple to prevent them being shot further by the unseen assassin. It brought a dizzying combination of horror, shock and confusion to the audience.
As described in Variety, Larraín also employs close-up shots to portray Jackie's pain and rage over her husband's death. He brilliantly interchanged 1960's music with flashes of Jackie's memories at the rooms of the White House where she dresses up differently in each room.
This brings to mind the elegance and beauty of the First Lady who during her time when she was adored by the nation for her flare in Fashion. In this aspect, Natalie Portman does not even need to try his best to act. She is already known for her good looks and sophistication in previous films. The film "Jackie" has been so far perfect for Natalie Portman.
