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Title: The Kennedys
Post by: Mr. Hankey on Apr 10, 2011 at 10:14 PM

Anyone watching this controversial miniseries?

With the exception of Katie Holmes as Jackie Kennedy (I wonder what idiot casting director thought that would be a good idea?), I think the cast is quite good, particularly Tom Wilkinson as Joe Kennedy.

As for the story, it takes numerous liberties with history, but I think it makes the drama (or rather, melodrama) a lot more fun as a result. The basic history they present is correct, though. Just not the circumstances surrounding the events.  :D

I'm enjoying this as a dramatic miniseries in the tradition of the "great" miniseries of the 1980s - Rich Man, Poor Man; The Thorn Birds; etc. Trashy but entertaining.

Title: Re: The Kennedys
Post by: Clondalkin on Apr 11, 2011 at 07:57 AM

Waiting for the entire mini-series to be completed before starting to watch para tuloy-tuloy.   2 more eps to go.

Title: Re: The Kennedys
Post by: Dowals on Apr 12, 2011 at 03:49 AM

So far there's 6 parts, how many parts left?

Title: Re: The Kennedys
Post by: Clondalkin on Apr 12, 2011 at 07:11 AM

Tapos na.  8-parts all in all.

Title: Re: The Kennedys
Post by: wacksy1021 on Apr 16, 2011 at 04:53 PM

As usual Tom Wilkinson's portrayal as the family patriarch is magnificent. For me it is the saving grace of the show.