Chappaquiddick (2018, D: Curran) S: Clarke, Mara, Helms, Dern, Brown, Thirlby
02-20-18, 07:52 AM
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Chappaquiddick (2018, D: Curran) S: Clarke, Mara, Helms, Dern, Brown, Thirlby
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In the riveting suspense drama, CHAPPAQUIDDICK, the scandal and mysterious events surrounding the tragic drowning of a young woman, as Ted Kennedy drove his car off the infamous bridge, are revealed in the new movie starring Jason Clarke as Ted Kennedy and Kate Mara as Mary Jo Kopechne. Not only did this event take the life of an aspiring political strategist and Kennedy insider, but it ultimately changed the course of presidential history forever. Through true accounts, documented in the inquest from the investigation in 1969, director John Curran and writers Andrew Logan and Taylor Allen, intimately expose the broad reach of political power, the influence of America's most celebrated family; and the vulnerability of Ted Kennedy, the youngest son, in the shadow of his family legacy.
https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/chappaquiddick
03-18-18, 05:46 PM
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Chappaquiddick - April 6, 2018 - Jason Clarke - Kate Mara
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chappaquiddick_(film)
Chappaquiddick (film)
Chappaquiddick is a 2017 American drama film directed by John Curran and written by Taylor Allen and Andrew Logan. The film stars Jason Clarke as Ted Kennedy and Kate Mara as Mary Jo Kopechne, with Ed Helms, Bruce Dern, Jim Gaffigan, and Taylor Nichols in supporting roles. The plot details the events following Chappaquiddick incident in 1969, where Senator Kennedy drove his car into a lake, killing Kopechne.
The film was screened in the Gala Presentations section at the 2017 Toronto International Film Festival. The film is scheduled to be released on April 6, 2018, by Entertainment Studios.
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03-18-18, 06:12 PM
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Re: Chappaquiddick - April 6, 2018 - Jason Clarke - Kate Mara
There's another thread for this here: https://forum.dvdtalk.com/movie-talk...n-thirlby.html
Mixed response so far on Rottentomatoes, but only a handful of votes: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/chappaquiddick/
Mixed response so far on Rottentomatoes, but only a handful of votes: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/chappaquiddick/
03-20-18, 01:16 AM
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Re: Chappaquiddick (2018, D: Curran) S: Clarke, Mara, Helms, Dern, Brown, Thirlby
The guy got drunk and drove his car into a river killing his passenger...end of story.
There is no big secret about any of this.
It's been known since it first happened.
There is no big secret about any of this.
It's been known since it first happened.
03-20-18, 12:20 PM
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Re: Chappaquiddick - April 6, 2018 - Jason Clarke - Kate Mara
There's another thread for this here: https://forum.dvdtalk.com/movie-talk...n-thirlby.html
Mixed response so far on Rottentomatoes, but only a handful of votes: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/chappaquiddick/
Mixed response so far on Rottentomatoes, but only a handful of votes: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/chappaquiddick/
Thanks. I had done a search before I posted, and I even used copy and paste to make sure I spelled it correctly, but it didn't show up.
03-20-18, 12:22 PM
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03-20-18, 01:10 PM
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Re: Chappaquiddick (2018, D: Curran) S: Clarke, Mara, Helms, Dern, Brown, Thirlby
I hate the Kennedy’s, Ted most of all, and even I think this movie looks lurid and distasteful.
I’m waiting for the sequel where Joe Kennedy has his daughter lobotomized for masturbating too much.
I’m waiting for the sequel where Joe Kennedy has his daughter lobotomized for masturbating too much.
03-20-18, 01:17 PM
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Re: Chappaquiddick (2018, D: Curran) S: Clarke, Mara, Helms, Dern, Brown, Thirlby
True...technically.
Still, there is no "big deal" NOW for those of us who remember it nearly 50 years later.
For those not around then it might be an interesting tale.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chappaquiddick_incident
Still, there is no "big deal" NOW for those of us who remember it nearly 50 years later.
For those not around then it might be an interesting tale.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chappaquiddick_incident
03-20-18, 01:19 PM
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03-20-18, 01:24 PM
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Re: Chappaquiddick (2018, D: Curran) S: Clarke, Mara, Helms, Dern, Brown, Thirlby
I am not a big fan of movies regarding the Kennedy's, but I always enjoy Documentaries about them.
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03-20-18, 04:50 PM
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Re: Chappaquiddick (2018, D: Curran) S: Clarke, Mara, Helms, Dern, Brown, Thirlby
When will the movie about Laura Bush killing someone with her car be made?
03-20-18, 05:13 PM
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03-20-18, 07:19 PM
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Re: Chappaquiddick (2018, D: Curran) S: Clarke, Mara, Helms, Dern, Brown, Thirlby
A wild guess this movie will bomb since nobody goes to the theater to watch movies based on history.
03-20-18, 07:28 PM
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03-20-18, 08:19 PM
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03-21-18, 06:23 PM
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Re: Chappaquiddick (2018, D: Curran) S: Clarke, Mara, Helms, Dern, Brown, Thirlby
You have to go back to 1995 lol
That was then but now if a movie is not based on a comic book it is hard to find a audience.
That was then but now if a movie is not based on a comic book it is hard to find a audience.
03-21-18, 06:27 PM
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Re: Chappaquiddick (2018, D: Curran) S: Clarke, Mara, Helms, Dern, Brown, Thirlby
I don't think Dunkirk bombed last year and Darkest Hour did okay.
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03-21-18, 09:28 PM
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Re: Chappaquiddick (2018, D: Curran) S: Clarke, Mara, Helms, Dern, Brown, Thirlby
Although I agree with you that the Blockbuster has changed over the years as the comic book movie, sequels and prequels dominate much of the calendar year these days.
04-03-18, 12:22 PM
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Re: Chappaquiddick (2018, D: Curran) S: Clarke, Mara, Helms, Dern, Brown, Thirlby
More reviews came out yesterday. Currently 75% on RT.
04-11-18, 11:28 PM
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Re: Chappaquiddick (2018, D: Curran) S: Clarke, Mara, Helms, Dern, Brown, Thirlby
Anyone else check this out?
Thought it was an engrossing look at this historical event. I wasn't alive when this happened and can honestly say I wasn't super familiar with all the details of what took place.
Thought it was an engrossing look at this historical event. I wasn't alive when this happened and can honestly say I wasn't super familiar with all the details of what took place.
04-12-18, 07:12 AM
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Re: Chappaquiddick (2018, D: Curran) S: Clarke, Mara, Helms, Dern, Brown, Thirlby
It was ok. Seemed kind of cheaply made though.
04-29-18, 10:08 AM
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Re: Chappaquiddick (2018, D: Curran) S: Clarke, Mara, Helms, Dern, Brown, Thirlby
Saw this yesterday.
I thought the performances were solid (especially Clarke & Helms) but the script could have used some work, especially in framing more of who Mary Jo Kopechne was. The film was about 10-15 minutes too long and it lost a bit of steam for me in the final act.
Ted Kennedy is a slime-ball.
I thought the performances were solid (especially Clarke & Helms) but the script could have used some work, especially in framing more of who Mary Jo Kopechne was. The film was about 10-15 minutes too long and it lost a bit of steam for me in the final act.
Ted Kennedy is a slime-ball.
