Simply Amazing...
10/10
Author: nama chakravorty from India
5 July 2010

An adaptation of the best selling autobiography of the same name by Vietnam War veteran Ron Kovic, comes a film of a lifetime. What Oliver Stone achieves in 'Born On The Fourth Of July' is what a Cinema-Devotee like me waits for. A Complete Film and undoubtedly a Classic Biopic! 'Born On The Fourth Of July' is the brave, violent and disturbing biopic of Vietnam War veteran Ron Kovic. Kovic has had one hell of a life, from being a visionary small-town boy, to a War veteran, to a Paralyzed man, and to a man who wrote his life, his rights and wrongs, without shedding out the minuses. As the film flows, you fall in love with Kovic, you begin to feel for him.

In fact, Stone's intention of making the person a Screen Legend comes true. Stone is at his very best. His Direction is EPIC! He deserved all the Awards and Respect he received for this landmark film! Music by John Williams is legendary! Tom Cruise is amazing. The Screen Icon becomes Ron Kovic, and delivers one of the bravest performances of his career! A special mention for the Magical Willem Dafoe, he is flawless in a brief role. 'Born On The Fourth Of July' is an amazing film in all respects, a Landmark! Two Big Thumbs Up!