Review of Born on the Fourth of July (1989) by Asif K — 14 Aug 2010
Tom Cruise finally got some respect from this film, proving that he could be more than the guy in his underwear dancing to Bob Seger or flying airplanes. By his return home he is a beaten man and it shows in his appearance.
To me, this is Tom Cruise's first great performance. The remainder of the film from his return is mainly Stone showing Kovic's reaction to the turmoil that was the late '60's and the early '70's.
The film shouts at us that this is how a million people reacted to it by looking at this one, lone man. It's a fascinating journey that Stone takes us on with ups and downs and the resentments and triumphs that go along with it.
A terrific biopic. Tom Cruise is downright outstanding in this meticulously directed war epic. Although it's shamelessly traditional in some ways, Born on the Fourth of July is much more unsettling and thought-provoking than your average anti-war film.
A phenomenal and highly recommended piece of work. Sad and warming at the same time, Stone's follow up to Platoon may be more dramatic... but the war itself seems amplified as we find it at home as well.
one of the best movies ever. awsome.
This review of Born on the Fourth of July (1989) was written by Asif K on 14 Aug 2010.
Born on the Fourth of July has generally received positive reviews.
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