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Chappaquiddick
Theatrical release poster
Directed byJohn Curran
Written by
  • Taylor Allen
  • Andrew Logan
Produced by
Starring
CinematographyMaryse Alberti
Edited byKeith Fraase
Music byGarth Stevenson
Production
company
Apex Entertainment
Distributed byEntertainment Studios Motion Pictures
Release dates
  • September 10, 2017 (2017-09-10) (TIFF)
  • April 6, 2018 (2018-04-06) (United States)
Running time
101 minutes[1]
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

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 (U.S. Senator from Massachusetts) 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 the 1969 Chappaquiddick incident, wherein 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.[2] The film is scheduled to be released on April 6, 2018, by Entertainment Studios.[3]

Plot

Through true accounts, documented in the inquest from the investigation in 1969, the film addresses the scandal and mysterious events surrounding the drowning of Mary Jo Kopechne (Kate Mara) after Ted Kennedy (Jason Clarke) drove his car off the infamous Dike Bridge. Not only did this event take the life of an aspiring political strategist and Kennedy insider, it ultimately changed the course of presidential history, intimately exposing 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.[citation needed]

Cast

Production

On December 14, 2015, it was announced that Sam Taylor-Johnson would direct the film, though she later dropped out.[8] On April 25, 2016, it was announced Jason Clarke would play Ted Kennedy, with John Curran directing.[4] On July 7, 2016, Kate Mara and Ed Helms joined the cast to play Mary Jo Kopechne and Joe Gargan, respectively.[5] On July 20, 2016, Bruce Dern joined the cast to play Joseph P. Kennedy Sr..[6] On August 31, 2016, Jim Gaffigan and Olivia Thirlby joined the cast.[7] Principal photography began on September 7, 2016.[7]

Release

On September 8, 2017, Entertainment Studios acquired distribution rights to the film.[9] The film premiered at the 2017 Toronto International Film Festival on September 10, 2017.[1] The film was initially scheduled for an awards season release on December 8, 2017 but was later moved back to April 6, 2018.[10][3]

Critical response

On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, the film holds an approval rating of 64%, based on 14 reviews, and an average rating of 7/10.[11] On Metacritic, which assigns a normalized rating to reviews, the film has an average score of 64 out of 100, based on 7 critics, indicating "generally favorable reviews".[12]

Todd McCarthy of The Hollywood Reporter called the film methodical but lacking passion, writing: "It's doubtful that many Americans under the age of 40 or so even know what the name Chappaquiddick refers to, which might in itself provide solid justification for making a film about it. But the drama of the tragic July 18, 1969, accident...needed more energetic and incisive treatment than it receives in this sober, somewhat slack telling."[1]

References

  1. ^ a b c Todd McCarthy (September 10, 2017). "'Chappaquiddick' Review". Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved October 21, 2017.
  2. ^ Pond, Steve (August 15, 2017). "Aaron Sorkin, Brie Larson, Louis CK Movies Added to Toronto Film Festival Lineup". The Wrap. Retrieved August 15, 2017.
  3. ^ a b Thompson, Ann (October 20, 2017). "'Chappaquiddick' Moves Out of the Crowded Awards Season — Exclusive". Indiewire. Retrieved November 6, 2017.
  4. ^ a b Busch, Anita (April 25, 2016). "Jason Clarke Cast As Ted Kennedy In 'Chappaquiddick' Movie". Deadline. Retrieved June 24, 2017.
  5. ^ a b c Busch, Anita (July 7, 2016). "Kate Mara & Ed Helms Joining 'Chappaquiddick' Movie". Deadline. Retrieved June 24, 2017.
  6. ^ a b Busch, Anita (July 20, 2016). "Bruce Dern Will Portray Joe Kennedy In 'Chappaquiddick'". Deadline. Retrieved June 24, 2017.
  7. ^ a b c Hipes, Patrick (August 31, 2016). "Jim Gaffigan & Olivia Thirlby Join 'Chappaquiddick'". Deadline. Retrieved June 24, 2017.
  8. ^ Jaafar, Ali (December 14, 2015). "Sam Taylor-Johnson Finds 'Fifty Shades' Racy Follow-up In Ted Kennedy Scandal 'Chappaquiddick'". Deadline. Retrieved June 24, 2017.
  9. ^ Busch, Anita (September 8, 2017). "'Chappaquiddick': Ted Kennedy Tragedy Movie Acquired By Byron Allen in Toronto". Deadline. Retrieved October 21, 2017.
  10. ^ "Ted Kennedy Movie 'Chappaquiddick' Release Date Set for Dec. 8 (Exclusive)". Hollywood Reporter. September 27, 2017. Retrieved October 21, 2017.
  11. ^ "Chappaquiddick (2018)". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved February 8, 2018.
  12. ^ "Chappaquiddick Reviews". Metacritic. CBS Interactive. Retrieved March 11, 2018.
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