A superfluous movie gem about what happened at Chappaquiddick.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Despite the effort of Hollywood Ted Kennedy remains a poor man

CHAPPAQUIDDICK is one of those movies that I'm not sure ever successfully argues for its own existence. The telling of the true story around the fatal car accident involving Ted Kennedy and young campaign strategist Mary Jo Kopechne is straightforward and more interesting than compelling. I was about 6 in 1969 when these events happened, but certainly later in my life, when Kennedy was running for president, I learned a fair amount about this scandal. It absolutely marred the political fortunes of Kennedy. But this movie has a hard time making us feel anything about the events. Kopechne (Kate Mara, doing a nice job of juggling the mix of smart yet a bit innocent that the era seems to require) certainly did lose her life in this accident, and the few moments where the film envisions her terror are as close as we get to having a visceral response. Most of the film, understandably, focuses on Ted Kennedy (Jason Clarke, in one of better performances I've seen him give). It's not long after the death of Robert Kennedy and attention is focusing on him as the next and final prospect for another Kennedy presidency. He's adored by voters, almost automatically, because of who he is and who his brothers were. He's maligned by his father (Bruce Dern, quite scary). And he's watched over by a cadre of friends and hangers-on, who understand to varying degrees that this is a very flawed man, whose drinking does not reveal a party-animal as much as it hides a deeply depressed person. You never once get the sense that this Ted Kennedy has any real interest in being president (or even in politics at all), but he knows it's expected of him, it's the only way he can win his father's approval and it's all he really knows how to do. Clarke does not play him as particularly emotionally intelligent, nor terribly sympathetically. We feel a little sorry for him when his dad throttles him; but not enough to join team Kennedy. The film diminishes Ted Kennedy down to an inconsequential person. It works so hard to take him off a pedestal someone might put this man on and bring him down to earth. But in so doing, there's not much left to admire or care about, frankly. He genuinely feels bad about what he's done…but the fact is, he's done it. He swam away from his sunken car in a cowardly manner and failed to call for help until it was FAR too late. And then he can't even quite get himself on board with the coverup. He WANTS to engage in cover-up, for certain…he just struggles to even listen to his advisors. I also hate to say this, but the film also isn't helped by the poor supporting performances from Ed Helms and Jim Gaffigan (a favorite comedian of mine, but kinda lost in the role). The script does them no favors in their roles as two of Kennedy's oldest friends…but these two comedic actors can't make us care about these men. They could just as easily have been labeled as "Friend 1" and "Friend 2." If you want to know more about the event commonly known as Chappaquiddick, this film does seem to present all the key events. But to me, it felt like it was made either by someone who wanted to depict Kennedy as a pathetic puppet or someone who wanted to humanize a man they admired and overshot the mark. In the end, it doesn't matter. The film is at best, mildly interesting.

Excellent and accurate

I thought it was a good movie overall as it captured not only the incident on the island but, what was happening in the USA at the time with the first man on the moon. While we may never know all the details of that fateful day, we do see the dilema that Teddy went through with a future Presidency on the line and the insensitivity of dealing with Mary Jo Kopechne in that moment.

[as ‘The Senator] Clarke and Helms really make this movie. It's a story rooted in relationships and how subjective thinking can be presented as objective truths. The influences ebbing and flowing around the events as the aftermath of the crash roll on, really give the story rhythm and tension, without feeling over-dramatised. Politics, love it or hate it, is interwoven in every aspect of our lives

Chappaquiddick is a solid dramatisation of the interesting true story of Ted Kennedy's downfall from presidential candidacy as a result of a mysterious series of events leaving a woman dead and his advisors scrambling for damage control. Positive attributes include an emotional approach that never sinks into melodrama and a suitably ambiguous tone that allows the viewer to draw their own conclusions about the main character, played well by a habitually unsung Jason Clarke. No other cast members stand out, though. Helms, Mara, and Dern all fill voids without providing any memorability. The film expands on artistic license to imagine the fallout of the incident outside the boundaries of cold facts but never leaves the realm of conventional storytelling.

The story of Ted Kennedy's controversy rings true to the core in this underrated drama.

Chappaquiddick is honest, true, revealing and consistent with the historical accounts of the watershed event. Which means, of course, that it offers guesses but not answers. Jason Clarke, Ed Helms and Jim Gaffigan are believable as privileged and educated sailing bums made stewards of what was to become a dynasty-defying and remarkably momentous event. And Kate Mara is winsome enough in an abbreviated performance to capture the ultimate heart of the matter. Chappaquiddick offers some fascinating historical context as well as commentary on the generational crisis existent in that transient crisis. If you missed it in theaters, or if you wish to reflect again on what might have been, it is worth streaming.

6.75/10. An interesting story with a great lead performance, but fairly dull and dour in presentation.

Chappaquiddick is a routine movie - a mildly entertaining political drama that, although well made, is strangely humdrum and lacking in tension given its source material. Those familiar with the scandal and unanswered questions might be disappointed to find the movie doesn't bring anything new to the table. The Kennedy's have inspired numerous movies and 온라인카지노추천 Shows over the decades that are more interesting, cover bigger events and involve more significant members of the family - this movie fails to escape their shadow and feels small by comparison.

This movie was fine. It served its purpose in telling the story it wanted to tell, but it didn't really bring up any new perspectives or change minds on any preconceived notions of what happened. Its a way to pass the afternoon, especially if you, like me, have a mother obsessed with the Kennedys. If you thought this looked interesting, or if you don't already know the story, you'll probably enjoy it.

Its not that anyone does anything wrong with the film (outside of some historical inaccuracies) but Chappaquiddick is such a disturbing and revolting topic that there is no reason to dramatize it. The way Teddy got away with this makes me sick but there wasn't enough to the story to make this film.

I rather enjoyed 'Chappaquiddick'. I wasn't actually aware of the real life situation before now, my American political knowledge doesn't delve too deep to be honest; so therefore I have no idea how much of it is accurate, I'm sure it's mostly opinion vs. opinion as always with these type of productions. What I can say, though, is that it's a pretty good film. Jason Clarke is impressive as Ted Kennedy, my opinions of Clarke differ based on a few performances but this is one of the best I've seen from him. I connected to his character, his delivery is spot on throughout. Ed Helms, who it's pleasing to see something different from, works well in the role of Joe, but Jim Gaffigan (Paul) feels a little out of place in a couple of scenes. It would've been nice if the rest of the cast were more memorable, only Clancy Brown's Robert instantly springs to mind. Loved the cinematography thoroughly, the dialogue is strong while it captures the gravity of events impeccably. It's a film that is certainly worth your time.

Chappaquiddick ~another Kennedy Accident?