Killing Kennedy
Drama documentary based on Bill O'Reilly's and Martin Dugard's 2012 non-fiction book "Killing Kennedy: The End of Camelot". It follows the parallel lives of John F. Kennedy and Lee Harvey Oswald from the winter 1959-1960 to those fatal days in Dallas in November 1963, when they both died within two days after each other and were buried on the same day - John F. Kennedy in a state funeral in Washington D.C., broadcast live both to Europe and the Pacific, while Oswald was buried in Forth Worth at a small funeral where the attending reporters were asked to act as pallbearers.
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Plot Summary
This docudrama chronicles the events leading up to the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. It delves into the lives of JFK, his wife Jacqueline, and Lee Harvey Oswald, exploring their backgrounds and the circumstances that converged on November 22, 1963. The film attempts to provide a comprehensive look at the political climate and personal motivations surrounding the tragic event.
Critical Reception
Killing Kennedy received mixed reviews, with some critics praising its ambition and performances, particularly Rob Lowe's portrayal of JFK. However, many found the film to be sensationalized and lacking in historical depth or new insights. Its treatment of Oswald's character and motivations was also a point of contention for some reviewers.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its dramatic reenactments and the performance of Rob Lowe as JFK.
- Criticized for its historical accuracy and sensationalized approach to the subject matter.
- Found by many to be a competently made but ultimately uninspired retelling of a well-known tragedy.
Google audience: Google users generally found the film to be a decent, albeit sometimes controversial, retelling of the JFK assassination. While some appreciated the dramatization and the performances, others felt it didn't offer any new perspectives and bordered on being overly speculative.
Fun Fact
The film is based on the best-selling book of the same name by Bill O'Reilly and Martin Dugard.
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