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Martin Sheen played president well before his stint on television's The West Wing in this affecting miniseries about John F. Kennedy. All of the momentous events of JFK's remarkable term are covered (with actual news footage used to excellent effect), but it is the portrayal of the entire Kennedy family as real, flawed people that gives Kennedy its power. The Kennedys gossip, snipe, joke, and bother each other like a real family rather than rigid historical figures or threadbare caricatures. Sheen plays Kennedy as a man with lofty ideals who is more than willing to dirty his hands to serve his greater purpose. Blair Brown plays Jacqueline Kennedy with a shrewd understanding of politics, but also a whiff of vanity. In addition to the strong performances by both leads, Vincent Gardenia gives a brilliant performance as J. Edgar Hoover: stiff, quirky and strange, prurient and moralistic at the same time, and boiling with hatred. The DVD includes 75 minutes of documentary footage from the Kennedy library. --Ali Davis
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Sheen is, of course, great and this series is very, very good. Anyone interested in the Kennedys will not be disappointed in this series.
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This was an excellent Mini Series - Martin Sheen as John Kennedy was right on and Blair Brown was the perfect Jackie. I enjoyed this Mini Series very much - the acting was superb - the video was believable. I have it on video.
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Having already mastered RFK in 1975's THE MISSLES OF OCTOBER, it was only logical that Martin Sheen step up to the role he was seemingly born to play in what has proved to be one of the best mini-series ever produced. KENNEDY is a believable docu-drama that stays true to the 1000 day historical record. What's very commendable is Jim Goddard staying away in mass from the soap opera element of JFK's now much publicized adultery and the blind eye turned (to it) by his wife, staff and family. Vincent Gardinia offers memory burn as J. Edgar Hoover, just as Sheen does with JFK. The final ride through Dealy Plaza is horrific.
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best Kennedy impersonation ever
Martin Sheen plays an excellent John Kennedy in the 1983 mini-series, Kennedy. he's got the voice of John Kennedy down almost to perfection.
the DVD version is great. Read more
Published on Oct 26 2002 by O. Rios
4.0 out of 5 stars
History and Entertainment
It's wonderful to have this five-hour mini-series complete and on DVD. Prior to this release, a VHS version of the program (squeezed onto one tape) edited out at least half an... Read more
Published on Jan 14 2002 by Professor Wilbur Hamilton
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For JFK Fans, A Must-have Product!
This 2-disc DVD set is outstanding. I recall seeing this mini-series when it originally aired in November 1983, exactly 20 years after JFK's tragic assassination. Read more
Published on Nov 14 2001 by David Von Pein
4.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent account of one of our greatest presidents
This movie, first shown on NBC in Nov. '83 to coincide with the anniversary of of JFK's death, is a great tribute to the man, his times and his legacy. Read more
Published on Oct 14 2001 by Thomas Rodriguez
5.0 out of 5 stars
Totally accurate or not, top notch drama
I strongly urge you to begin your view of the DVD International release of "Kennedy" with Part 3 at the start of the second disc. Read more
Published on Oct 14 2001 by F. Behrens
4.0 out of 5 stars
Kennedy: The Mini-series
This is the way to view this mini-series. It is really nice to have it on DVD, as it gives it to you in a compact package. Read more
Published on Oct 10 2001 by Linda L. Mayberry
4.0 out of 5 stars
Kennedy: The Mini-series
This is the way to view this mini-series. It is really nice to have it on DVD, as it gives it to you in a compact package. Read more
Published on Oct 10 2001 by Linda L. Mayberry
4.0 out of 5 stars
Kennedy: The Mini-series
This is the way to view this mini-series. It is really nice to have it on DVD, as it gives it to you in a compact package. Read more
Published on Oct 10 2001 by Linda L. Mayberry
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