A Masterpiece

Rating: 10/10 (28 January 2002)

There was perhaps no more important film made in the 90s. While many important film either fail in one way or another either as a statement or as a piece of fiction this one excels in all facets. Whether or not you agree with Oliver Stone's theories based on the findings of Jim Marrs and Jim Garrison this film should present enough evidence such that one would be left in doubt as to what happened that day in Dallas. The complex web of conspiracy in this film also goes to prove why some people have been so willing to disbelieve conspiracy for so many years: it was just easier that way. As a drama it also works tremendously well the cutting and inserting of images which Stone used for the first time in his film has not been as effectively used by him since. John Williams's score is emotionally stirring and acts as a call to action. All the acting in this film is stupendous and further adds to the overwhelming impact that this film has. No matter what the next major political subject matter any filmmaker decides to tackle it'll be hard to match 'JFK.'