emmajane-75091
I love this series. Greg Kinnear was my favorite, but every actor was perfection. Barry Pepper was feisty and wonderful, and I loved Katie Holmes as Jackie. It was a joy to watch. A great production it is.
Susan Strube
I love this mini-series because it shows young people today a small snap shot of this famous America family. I realize it is not totally historically accurate - that is what documentaries are for, but for the most part it is very accurate. And hopefully viewers will be inspired to watch historical documentaries on each of these characters and historical events that spark their interest as a result of watching the mini series. For me, I loved how this shows the emotions, relationships, and personalities of the these amazing people. I wish it had been permitted to air on a more prominent network so that it would be exposed to more viewers. As a teacher, I plan on using a small clip from the protest scenes at Ole Miss, to show my students what life was like in the south back then for people of color; and how the President had to send in the National Guard to assist that young man to get into college. And then point out that same presidents daughter, Caroline, was with Barrack Obama in 2008 to celebrate when the first black man was elected to President of the United States.
Kingslaay
The Kennedys is a first class look at the victories and tragedies of the iconic Kennedy family. The production, casting and dramatization of the Kennedy family and memorable events are beautifully captured on screen. Over the course of 8 episodes the lives and challenges of the Kennedys are explored masterfully with intrigue and grandeur. The details and accuracy of great historic events surrounding the Kennedy family are well portrayed. From Jo Kennedy's involvement, Frank Sinatra, Sam Giancana and Marilyn Monroe. The style and musical soundtrack beautifully reinforced the drama and intensity of scenes. We are moved effortlessly through time and reflections by certain characters of past events. Perhaps the strongest asset to this production is the cast itself. Greg Kinnear is very impressive as JFK and believable. Barry Pepper was brilliant in his portrayal as Bobby Kennedy. He immerses himself in the role from look, mannerisms and accent and 'is' Bobby. Katie Holmes is also great in her role as Jackie as she also looked the part and pays worthy homage to a great female figure. Special praise to Tom Wilkinson who was fantastic as Joe Kennedy and embodied a strong personality with ease, the main cast members hit it out of the park. One forgets and easily is taken into this great journey as a result of some great performances. I can and have re watched this masterpiece in television many times, highly recommended.10/10
libs555
I did not find this title very entertaining, but I did find it informative. It was interesting to me being able to see what I've learned in class acted out on screen in such a way. I can conclude that the goal of this television show wasn't to entertain but to inform, and I believe that it carried out its' purpose. Kennedy was always one of my favorite presidents but seeing this period in his life versus reading it or hearing it was a good experience for me. It probably also wouldn't be my first choice of something to watch on a Friday Night, but it is useful for those who are trying to get more information on Kennedy and his administration.