Review of Born on the Fourth of July (1989) by Steff A — 22 Oct 2009

5 Star film about a Vietnam War veterans struggle with PTSD.

This review of Born on the Fourth of July (1989) was written by Steff A on 22 Oct 2009.

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

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There's ultimately little doubt that Born on the Fourth of July benefits substantially from Cruise's engrossing and often electrifying turn…

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By Harry W (1,900) on 10 Jan 2018

One of Cruise's best and bravest performances, the fantastically directed Born on the Fourth of July is a tribute to veterans, America and…

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Aside from Cruise's portrayal of Vietnam Vet Ron Kovic, I found this to be an ultimately unsatisfying film…

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By Peter Travers (3,602) for Rolling Stone (4,035) on 19 Mar 2016

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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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This film tells a true story: the biography and struggle of Ron Kovic, a young man who went to the Vietnam war inflated with patriotism and…

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By Erik H (221) on 27 Jan 2016

It looks like a cliche with bizarre twists but tom cruise made an awesome acting breaking or hearts…

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By Bill S (2,971) on 10 Feb 2015

As wars continue to rage on across the world, there is one film that has held up over the course of time, and doesn't get the praise it deserves…

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

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

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