A great film in every sense

Rating: 10/10 (23 April 2003)

This is one of the best films ever put out. Very few films can be so factual, lack action, and still keep the viewers attention from the opening scene until the end. Now, this does not go without saying that if one has no interest in JFK, history or anything else along those lines then they might find this film of little interest.
This film really made me think. In any high school history book, you're going to read that Lee Harvey Oswald killed JFK because he was a marxist fanatic. That's it. This film throws all your misinformation about the assassination of JFK right out the window, and it does so with great entertainment.
Kevin Costner carries the film very well. Tommy Lee Jones and Joe Pesci create wonderful characters, especially Joe Pesci as David Ferrie. For me though, Donald Sutherland, calling himself X, the deepthroat-esque character in the film was really interesting to listen to. No other actor could have given that compelling of a performance. His subtleness is what is able to sell the character and the story that he tells Garrison about(Costner).
Overall, i felt this film was very interesting and insightful. If you're looking for a great compelling drama or anything having to do with JFK, history, or conspiracies and how they're formed, see this great Oliver Stone film 9 stars out of 10!