What if you could go back in time and prevent the assassination of President Kennedy? Based on a Stephen King novel, J.J. Abrams and James Franco team up and bring the story to life in this 8 episode mini-series.
James Franco (Jake Epping), Sarah Gadon (Sadie), George MacKay (Bill), Chris Cooper (Al), Cherry Jones (Marguerite), Daniel Webber (Lee Harvey), Kevin O'Connor (Yellow Card Man), Jonny Coyne (George), Josh Duhamel (Frank).
11.22.63 begins nicely with character introductions alongside Jake learning about time travel. From there the story shifts focus to preventing the assassination of JFK. Along the way we meet quite a few interesting characters and with Jake, learn how interactions with different people in different times can change things throughout time. While the focus on Lee Harvey is understandable, it also remains questionable, which was presented fairly well in the story.
Acting was good with Franco delivering quite well. Gadon was a solid choice to work with Franco and they appeared to work well together. MacKay was very enjoyable and in a role he managed well with good delivery throughout. Webber was also well cast and delivered perfectly. The remainder of the supporting cast was interesting and enjoyable.
Camera work, sets, and backgrounds are good and it felt like the film matched the decades of focus well. Action scenes were well done with good fit. Effects were mild but well done without taking over the film. Dialogue was solid with decent depth and emotion that kept things moving. Sound and soundtrack are nicely done.
Overall 11.22.63 is a nicely done Sci-Fi Drama that moves at a nice pace and holds interest fairly well. I've not read the book yet and can't comment on translation to the big screen but those with an interest in time-travel or the assassination of JFK should find this one entertaining.
With some mild sexuality, graphic violence, and foul language, save this for teens and above. Heed the epilepsy trigger warnings in Episode 6.
Released: 2016
Reviewed: 9.22.20
Star rating: 4 out of 5
Genre: TV sci-fi, TV drama, Drama, Mystery, Time Travel
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