Ken Keuffel Jr. wrote:
>Against the background of their stormy - and bizarre - relationship,
>the film seems to hold nothing back as it recounts Jackie's artistic
>development and its effect on others, particularly Hilary.
I thought the film held back anything significant and insightful concerning
Jackie's artistic development. This was a major weakness of the movie. It
would have been much better if the "middle" section concerning the trivial
family goings-on had been replaced with a real close look at how her
artistic expertise developed. I guess that the makers of the film thought
this close look would not be appreciated by most of the audience. I don't
agree. Great movie makers can make something totally boring look like an
exciting "ride." It just has to be done right.
The above is why I feel that the makers of the film "settled" for something
less than an excellent movie. They didn't take any risks.
Don Satz
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