"JFK" is one of the best films of all time. It tells the story of District Attorney, Jim Garrison, played by Kevin Costner, trying to figure out the meaning and the truth behind JFK's assassination. Garrison has an in-depth investigation, three years after the assassination. People said he was crazy for doing this, but he was set on finding the truth. What he discovers is something completely unexpected that could affect his well being.
This film is considered a classic. Oliver Stone wrote and directed this incredible film. He has been in this business for decades, and he has proved to us that he is one of the best in the business. This film, "Born on the Fourth of July""Platoon" "Wall Street" and "Nixon" are his best and he still is producing, directing, writing today and it is great to see. This film also has an amazing cast. Gary Oldman plays Lee Harvey Oswald. This is a great role for him. He is an amazing actor and you can see how intense he has to be, to play such an aggressive person. Joe Pesci plays David Ferrie. And he usually plays a mobster member or anything similar and he is great at this role. He can play a tough guy role because he is used to it, and we are used to him doing this. Mrs. Garrison is played by Sissy Spacek, and she is amazing at any role she does. She is known for "Carrie" but obviously this is a much different role from "Carrie" but she nailed it. I feel like Kevin Costner got snubbed for an Oscar nomination for this film. 1991 brought many great actors in that category, including, Robin Williams, Warren Beatty, Nick Nolte, Robert DeNiro, and Anthony Hopkins. They are all incredible actors but Kevin Costner was incredible in this film. It takes a lot for an actor to become a real person, and played that person in a three hour film. He did win a Golden Globe for his role. This film is incredible. It might be a little ridiculous, and maybe not 100% truthful but it a thrill ride and exciting to watch even for three hours. Go see this film.
Grade = 91/100 = A-
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