Review of JFK (1991) by Geoffrey T — 11 May 2010
"A mystery, rapped in a riddle, inside an enigma." Powerful and provocative. It's a thriller about one of the biggest conspiracy theories in our country's history. Anything you ever thought about the JFK assassination will be thrown out the window once you watch this movie. It is the most in-depth and detailed movie I have ever seen. An amazing script that brings to life "the shot heard around the world.".
It's like a movie with a documentary style. A great story about Jim Garrison, the DA of New Orleans, who is still the only person to make a case over the murder of president JFK. It's a movie that throws the facts in your face and you can't help but listen, watch, and wonder...what did really happen, and why? This film as an amazing look inside the U.S. Government, and what they can really do.
Whether or not you believe everything the movie gives you...you can't say with confidence that Oswald actually pulled the tigger and did the shooting. There is just too much against the theory. I love this movie because it seems like it's something the American people were never supposed to know. It seems like we are all behind the scenes, and witnessing something that was supposed to be covered up for all time. Now it is out there...forever.
In my opinion, this is Oliver Stones best movie. I havent seen them all, but for sure one of my favorites of all time.
It's one long, intersting history class that takes you along for a crazy ride into the facts behind this case, that was held three years after the shooting.
This movie also played a major role in the national debate that led to the passage of the 1992 Assassination Materials Disclosure Act. To me, that speaks volumes to how good this movie is, that it is so powerful, and had such an impact, that an Act of Congress was passed because of it.
Just a great watch. A long movie that really has some amazing filming techniques. Sometimes goes a little fast, but gives some great angles and looks from everybody's point of view.
It's a movie that leaves you thinking and pondering. A mystery thriller, about the greatest mystery in the history United States.
This review of JFK (1991) was written by Geoffrey T on 11 May 2010.
JFK has generally received very positive reviews.
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