"Chappaquiddick" (PG-13, 1:47): This biopic presents a mostly unflattering, but sympathetic picture of the late Senator Ted Kennedy (Jason Clarke) who, in the wake of the assassinations of his brothers, is intent on continuing their legacy, hoping to be elected president himself in 1972. His plans are derailed when he's involved in a deadly traffic accident in the titular town during the summer of 1969 - and tries, with the help of his aging father's cronies, to cover up the true nature of his involvement. As the youngest Kennedy brother struggles to balance the correct courses of action for his political career, his family and the accident victim (Kate Mara), he gets no shortage of advice from his paralyzed and frail, but overbearing father (Bruce Dern) and many others. Engaging, enlightening, and entertaining. "B+"
Review of Chappaquiddick
