Chilean Dir Pablo Larrain's "Jackie" Starring Natalie Portman

The historic biopic movie directed by Chilean director Pablo Larrain is a myopic look at the tumultuous days surrounding JFK's assassination seen through Mrs Kennedy's eyes.  Jackie (as she asked to be called when no longer 1st Lady) is portrayed by Oscar winning actress Natalie Portman.  As Jackie, Portman appears her doppleganger, complete with her breathy voice & mannerisms.  Mainly, Portman's performance emanates from her doleful eyes.  But aside from scenes of JFK's assassination & the removing of JFK's blood, Jackie displays a narrow emotional range.  We see a poised facade & steely determination.  Jackie's assistant, Nancy, (Greta Gerwig) remains nearby cueing her to smile.  The intentionally blurry timeline covering the fateful day in Dallas through  JFK's ceremonial burial, evokes a disorienting feeling of shock & grief.  Jackie refused to change her blood stained clothing before leaving the airplane where she witnessed LBJ's swearing in as President.  Robert Kennedy (Peter Sarsgaard) becomes Jackie's solicitous support & advocate while seeming opportunistic & plodding.  LBJ & Ladybird are not given a sympathetic portrayals.  Rather, they appear eager for Jackie to vacate the White House & tried to quell Jackie's plans for a stately, ceremonial funeral procession.    The movie's intent is ambiguous & hazy.  I felt as if in a fugue alongside Jackie given the voyeuristic focus of the lens.  "Jackie" reveals a limited insight into her life other than her calculated determination to keep her husband's legacy (and perhaps hers) alive.  In short, there's simply not, a deeply stirring plot.  There does seem an endless limit to the fascination with the Kennedys.  They were here for a mere spot.  Yet, Jackie's orchestrated Camelot comparison, ensures they will not be forgot.