If you’re looking for your next film to watch, there’s one you can’t miss out on. Starring Tom Cruise, this hit movie has been named as the one of the “best of all time” by Time Out.
The film is a biography of Ron Kovic. who was paralysed in the Vietnam War. He becomes an anti-war and pro-human rights political activist after feeling betrayed by the country for which he fought.
This emotionally charged film explores the journey of Kovic, who goes from an idealistic young man passionate about serving his country to a paralysed activist. Born on the Fourth of July (1989) has received huge amounts of critical acclaim.
One person on IMDB said: “I normally try to avoid war movies but started watching this after all this time.
“Tom Cruise gave an unforgettable performance while grappling with the after effects of war.
“It was a hard watch for me because I hate violence and shows that make me anxious but I could not stop watching and it was worth the watch and I recommend it.”
The thought-provoking film explores the aftermath of war and it examines the themes of patriotism, disillusionment, and the struggle for identity in the face of physical and emotional trauma.
Another person who watched the film on IMDB wrote: “Oliver Stone’s Born on the Fourth of July to me is better than Platoon, or at least more psychologically moving and cinematically compelling.
“While Platoon, Stone’s totally personal account of the Vietnam war is quite accurate and superb in many ways, this film is better if only because it’s not Stone’s story.
“He takes the tale of Ron Kovic (who wrote the book with the same name as the film and scripted by him and Stone) and turns it into a blisteringly awesome and ultimately harrowing picture that has performances, scenes and direction that top Platoon (maybe it’s a sign that practice makes perfect).”
If you’re hoping to watch this film, it’s available on Amazon Prime.
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