Chappaquiddick

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Jon G A superfluous movie gem about what happened at Chappaquiddick. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 11/16/24 Full Review Gareth v Well constructed movie that does a good job of telling the story of the mysterious death of Mary Jo Kopechne. The underrated Jason Clarke does a fine job in the lead role. Rated 3.5/5 Stars •  Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 06/22/23 Full Review Stephanie W I can honestly say this was worth watching but it didn't reveal what I had hoped; what ACTUALLY happened on that night between Ted and poor Mary Jo. There are a few flashbacks that suggest some things, but nothing definite and after all these years, we're still left to wonder. It did provide an insight I had never seen before and that was how bumbling and inept Ted Kennedy was. From not having a valid drivers' licence, not telling his "handlers" that he had run into a New York Times reporter that night, and without checking with a doctor, giving a false statement that he had a concussion and a doctor gave him sedatives (which if true would have killed him), and then comically wearing a neck brace to Mary Jo's funeral to elicit sympathy for himself against the advice of his "handlers" actually had me laughing despite the true tragedy. The performances were very well done and believable. It's worth a watch. Rated 3.5/5 Stars •  Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 05/22/23 Full Review isla s This is quite a frustrating watch, due to the plot development, or in other words, what happened - given its based on (I believe) a true story. It's a (perhaps timely?) reminder of how authority figures incl politicians (not all but some) can have dubious priorities and be somewhat self-centred, it could be said. The central performances are decent and it felt a pretty good film in general - with some stylish lighting/elements present. It's pretty watchable but not memorable, in as much as it isn't the kind of story I'd care to think about too much, frankly. As political biopics go (plus moral/ethical related films I suppose), its a good watch and so from that perspective it's worth seeing, hence I'd recommend it. Rated 3.5/5 Stars •  Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full Review a.l.jude p The truth not said, but at least gives some hints what happened. As the history said, most of the true happenings were covered up and no one will never know the complete truth, But it is suspenseful as the story goes on. Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full Review Ken R Engrossing re-telling of some of the unseemly events that led to the death of Mary Jo Kopechne and yet another Kennedy family whitewash, this time, of its youngest son Edward Kennedy. While he may have lost some credibility over this monstrous cover-up, it seems he still shamefully allowed money and political lust for power to triumph over justice. The producers, writers Allen/Logan, and director John Curran (The Painted Veil '06) don't shy away from too many facts (but maybe don't address all) and certainly have a penchant for shining more light on this sordid show of political skulduggery. Performances are very good with Bruce Dern in the physically limited role of J.P. Kennedy Sr. who says it all with his eyes and sharp movements. The backroom Democrat power brokers are included, among them, the suspect (then Secretary of State) Robert McNamara perfectly portrayed by Clancy Brown - along with Speech writer Ted Sorensen, all pulling strings to concoct as convincing an alibi, of bravery-from-cowardice, as was shamelessly sold to the American public. Ted's cousin Joe Gargan, unsuccessfully attempted to convince Kennedy to admit the truth but these manufactured lies, managed to get Ted many years in office - while it appears Mary Jo's parents were paid off for their silence. The production design, cinematography, and music score all produce an eerie atmosphere, underpinning the sleazy situations being presented (and hidden) in the sickening world of our most powerful players. There's an excellent line attributed to Joe Gargan, in response to Ted playing down his own shortcomings by drawing attention to other famous people's flawed personalities, citing; "Even Moses had a bad temper" with Joe responding; "Moses never left a dead girl under the Red Sea". This production has a measured pace and while it leaves some questions unattended, still tells an important tale. Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 07/06/22 Full Review Read all reviews

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