bottom line, a must-see!

Rating: Null/10 (28 September 2002)

Remarkable drama—which at times resembles a documentary—is the true account of New Orleans District Attorney Jim Garrison, a staunch advocate who—despite political pressure, circumstantial evidence, and threats against his own life—vowed to disclose the truth regarding an alleged conspiracy surrounding the death of President John F. Kennedy. Costner is rock solid as Garrison, but aided immeasurably by a phenomenal supporting cast. Long, but riveting every step of the way with performances so good and scenes so convincing that you'll think you're watching the whole thing as it happened! Without a doubt, one of director Oliver Stone's finest films. Warning: images involving the assassination itself may be tough to take. ***½