Review of Born on the Fourth of July (1989) by Chris — 12 Nov 2008

Amazing true story, amazing movie and an amazing Tom Cruise.

This review of Born on the Fourth of July (1989) was written by Chris on 12 Nov 2008.

Born on the Fourth of July has generally received positive reviews.

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Oliver Stone's sympathy for the Vietnam veterans really shows. This film really opens your eyes to what our boys go through when they come home…

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Based on life of Sargent Ron Kovik, who for his love to his country, fought against an invisible enemy in an unfair, unwanted and cruel war,…

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By Cain L (235) on 10 Mar 2016

Really hit or miss as far as quality of scenes go. Some parts are powerful while others come across as almost laughable…

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By Thomas B (1,990) on 25 Jan 2018

***** Man, what a heartbreaking movie this is…

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By Scott M (2,584) on 05 Mar 2017

A film that will definitely leave you thinking, but not worth a second visit. This Oliver Stone film does not rank among his best…

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By Jack J (3) on 13 Oct 2018

I've come to dispise tom cruise but the story is ture well played and I had the honor of hearing ron kovic speak in 1973 where I had marched…

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By Chris H (3,076) on 10 Dec 2014

Very different than Stone's other Vietnam movie, Platoon. This one, is much more dark…

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By Josh Larsen (2,042) for LarsenOnFilm (1,412) on 18 Sep 2016

a tale of American masculinity undone…

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By Dorianator F (445) on 24 Aug 2017

Very good movie. A classic Oliver Stone film. Tom Cruise was phenomenal…

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