The movie that changed my life.

Rating: 10/10 (21 February 2000)

When I walked out of the theatre on January 7, 1990 my life had changed forever. For the first time I knew completely what I wanted to do -- make movies. 'Born on the Fourth of July' was the first movie I had seen (on the big screen) that hit me where I lived. Granted I was only 14 when I saw it but many of the themes still translated to my adolescent life. Internal insecurities, the opposite sex, regretting decisions and facing the harsh consequences. Ron Kovic's struggle made me think about what life really means to me. I thank him, Oliver Stone and Tom Cruise for producing such a powerful story which has changed my life forever.