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Dallas housewife Lurene Hallett's life revolves around the doings of Jacqueline Kennedy. She is devastated when President Kennedy is shot a few hours after she sees him arrive in Dallas. Despite her husband Ray's prohibition, she decides to attend the funeral in Washington, D.C. Forced to travel by bus, she befriends Jonell, the young black daughter of Paul Couter. Sensing something wrong, her good intentioned interference leads the mixed race threesome on an increasingly difficult journey to Washington with both the police and Ray looking for them.
A Southern woman, obsessed with John F. Kennedy, believes her husband was killed because of his connection to the assassination. She heads to Dallas to find answers, accidentally boarding Air Force One. Along the way, she forms an unlikely bond with a Black man who is also traveling to Dallas for his own reasons.
Love Field received mixed to positive reviews from critics, with many praising Michelle Pfeiffer's performance but finding the film's plot somewhat underdeveloped and predictable. Audiences were also divided, with some appreciating the romantic elements and historical backdrop, while others found it failed to live up to its potential.
Michelle Pfeiffer delivers a captivating performance as a woman on a quest for truth.
The film's attempt to blend historical events with a romantic drama is uneven.
The chemistry between the leads is a highlight, though the narrative struggles.
Google audience: Audiences generally appreciated the performances, particularly Michelle Pfeiffer's, and found the film's premise intriguing. However, many felt the story was too slow-paced and lacked a satisfying resolution.
Michelle Pfeiffer was nominated for a Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Motion Picture Drama.
Michelle Pfeiffer's character, Luanne, is deeply obsessed with Jackie Kennedy and dresses in a similar style, most notably a pink suit inspired by the iconic outfit Jackie wore on the day of JFK's assassination.
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I know this is all set around the assassination of President Kennedy, but every time I saw Michelle Pfeiffer here I just thought of Marilyn Monroe! Anyway, she’s the contentedly married “Lurene” who tells husband “Ray” (Brian Kerwin) that s...