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Kennedy [ BBC ] [ Import ]

Martin Sheen    DVD
3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (23 customer reviews)
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Product details

  • Actors: Martin Sheen
  • Format: Import
  • Language: English
  • Subtitles: Dutch
  • Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Number of discs: 2
  • Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (23 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: 905159481X
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 241,998 in Film & TV (See Top 100 in Film & TV)

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Dutch Release - Audio : English - Subtitles : Dutch ( optional )


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32 of 33 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars An insightful look at the JFK years. 31 Jan 2011
By Uenna TOP 500 REVIEWER VINE™ VOICE
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
Prior to watching this DVD, my knowledge of the Kennedy family and the JFK years were scanty, this movie helped to fill in a lot of gaps with its factual and historical accuracy. This forced me to read more on that vital part of history. The Amazon product review has already described the content and synopsis of this DVD, it suffices for me to say that this is a factual and accurate account, and that real life footages were used to good effect. I think Mr. Sheen was a good choice for a young dynamic JFK and John Shea an excellent Robert Kennedy, while Blair Brown was undoubtedly Jackie Kennedy. The rest of the cast E.G. Marshall as Joseph Kennedy, Geraldine Fitzgerald as Rose and Vincent Gardenia as Kennedy's nemesis J. Edgar Hoover did not disappoint.

I was filled with so much sadness at the end of the movie with the events on the 22nd of November 1963. On reflection I wondered if the lessons of history had been learnt; - is the world a safer place, are we more tolerant of one another, where did all the hatred come from, who killed such a young and well meaning president, whose volition to set America and the World on a course that will raise the profile of all humanity was not only clear to see but a beacon of hope for all?. I am glad this DVD exists and would recommend it to all interested in American history or history of the Kennedy family.
The is a two pack DVD set, with special features which include real life footages of prominent events in the JFK era namely:
The inaugural address by JFK - Washington DC Jan 20TH.
One week in October - a 30 minute documentary chronicling the Cuban Missile Crisis
One Day In Berlin- 30 minute documentary featuring JFK'S historic speech at the Berlin wall
The last two days - a 20 minute documentary covering JFK'S last fatal trip to Texas.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Kennedy & Sheen - unbeatable combination 27 Nov 2012
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
I saw part of the mini series and this has lived up to my expectations. Great. Had intended keeping it until later but could not resist.
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16 of 19 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Kennedy 12 Feb 2004
By Nick
Format:DVD
The DVD box set offers excellent value for money and Martin Sheen and John Shea are very powerful as the Kennedy Brothers. History is repeated with accuracy although my only critisism is that their golden era is portrayed as just that "golden" although it clearly wasnt. I would still recommend this set to anyone for a rainy Sunday afternoon in.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
3.0 out of 5 stars Good actors, poor direction.
I found this film hard going, too slow. Lots of emphasis on the colour conflict of that time but I am not sure that it was accurate. Read more
Published 4 days ago by Oldfogey
2.0 out of 5 stars Out dated
Was very dated and you could tell that the programme although whilst it was popular at the time has not matured with age - sorry I bought it
Published 28 days ago by Ollie
3.0 out of 5 stars Interesting History - occasionally confusing screenplay
Martin Sheen is great as Kennedy, but this is no West Wing.

The screen play is of course constrained by history and it being only a mini series means they have to pack a... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Gordon P. Wills
5.0 out of 5 stars The mythical world of Kennedy era
John Kennedy was best remembered as the president who stood up to communism on three fronts:the Berlin wall, south east Asia and Cuba. Read more
Published 1 month ago by bull shu
5.0 out of 5 stars Camelot meets West Wing...
I was seriously impressed with this dvd. I was unsure about Martin Sheen playing JFK; but it worked. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Mr. C. L. Newman
4.0 out of 5 stars Kennedy box set - a very good drama
Very good - just a few occasions when I felt that a bit more background information would have helped those who haven't studied the whole Kennedy history and related events. Read more
Published 3 months ago by rosiedog
4.0 out of 5 stars Love Martin Sheen
To have Martin Sheen portray John Kennedy is brilliant casting. Both men attractive leaders in their professions and easy to look at. Read more
Published 4 months ago by aprilbabe
3.0 out of 5 stars Review
I cannot comment very much as it is a christmas present so not sure what it will be like but would be willing to do so when it has been watched and can comment
Published 5 months ago by Tracey Mitchell
3.0 out of 5 stars Kennedy
Having watched the West wing, I decided to buy Kennedy the mini series but the script is so flat & ordinary that it's a disappointment in comparison.
Published 5 months ago by Sandy W
4.0 out of 5 stars Martin Sheen as President before he was in the West Wing
Excellent, a little contrived and the end is flat as we know so much more now but good viewing nontheless.
Published 5 months ago by Mr. Patrick Ryan
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