Could Have Been Better, But Still Thought it Was Cool

Rating: 9/10 (2 February 2008)

The 80's were a decade just like our current one. Very few outstanding films came around, but when they did, they made an impact. This film did just that for me. Displaying the realism of what a war can do to a person. While some scenes can be a little much, it definitely held true to the time period and views people had. Tom Cruise was fantastic in this film. Had he not been up against Daniel Day Lewis, he would have won the Oscar. This role shows a different side of Cruise. In many of his films he plays a hot shot, smart-mouthed punk, but this role is serious through and through. This proves that Cruise has the acting chops if he would just take the right film roles. If you want to see a gripping, eye opening, and inspiring film, then see Born on the Fourth of July. A large supporting cast of familiar faces and great acting and film-making make this a must see.