Review of JFK (1991) by Harpreet S — 17 Apr 2012

I may be exaggerating, but Oliver Stone's "JFK" is like the conventional version of Jean-Luc Godard's rebellious "Film Socialisme" in regard for the mind-boggling amount of information it has put in the screenplay, the astonishing visual style, and the unfathomable editing job it showcases.

I have never been concerned with what views a film may try to assert, I am far more interested in how the director does it. Of course, the ability to evoke tremendous feelings is a necessity, which the film does.

Hands down, Oliver Stone's "JFK" is one of the well-constructed films you'll ever see. Aside for its marvelous technical mastery, it has one of best supporting casts with excellent performances from the likes of Joe Pesci, Gary Oldman, and Tommy Lee Jones.

I have seen Kevin Costner in Brian De Palma's "The Untouchables," a film that I dislike, more importantly it had a sub-par performance from Costner. But, in "JFK," Costner erases any ill I had for him with such a composed performance and by delivering one of the greatest monologues in film! Not to mention the several other minor characters in this film who have their own charm.

"JFK" is a great film, and probably the best film I've seen since I saw "Fellini Satyricon" last, which was over a month ago.