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JFK

R Released Dec 20, 1991 3h 9m History Drama List
84% Tomatometer 70 Reviews 88% Popcornmeter 50,000+ Ratings
This acclaimed Oliver Stone drama presents the investigation into the assassination of President John F. Kennedy led by New Orleans district attorney Jim Garrison (Kevin Costner). When Garrison begins to doubt conventional thinking on the murder, he faces government resistance, and, after the killing of suspected assassin Lee Harvey Oswald (Gary Oldman), he closes the case. Later, however, Garrison reopens the investigation, finding evidence of an extensive conspiracy behind Kennedy's death.
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As history, Oliver Stone's JFK is dubious, but as filmmaking it's electric, cramming a ton of information and excitement into its three-hour runtime and making great use of its outstanding cast.

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Adam Nayman The Ringer One of the most frenetically edited studio movies ever made, JFK is a paradox, a movie of unstoppable velocity that seems to drag on forever. Mar 27, 2020 Full Review Duane Byrge Hollywood Reporter While Stone has certainly stirred up the waters, with good conscience and, in JFK's own parlance, "with vigah," most people are likely to regard JFK as BS. Dec 20, 2016 Full Review Noel Murray The Dissolve Even aside from what it's saying, and even with the many, many forced moments, JFK has a mad genius about it. Rated: 4/5 Nov 12, 2013 Full Review Rachel Wagner Rachel's Reviews (YouTube) A gripping thriller that will have you convinced of what happened Feb 19, 2024 Full Review Eddie Harrison film-authority.com …Stone’s film has more meat on the bone than most of the craven daily, ever-changing alibis used by the guilty to conceal their insurrectionist actions in 2023… Rated: 4/5 Nov 8, 2023 Full Review Zita Short InSession Film You might not agree with Stone but you have to admire the filmmaking craft on display here and some elements of Garrison’s argument make sense. Feb 7, 2023 Full Review Read all reviews

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Kevin S An absolute masterpiece by Oliver Stone. Stone took a big swing at the JFK assassination & turned one of the most well documented political events of the 20th century into a big screen political thriller. Joe Peschi, Kevin Bacon, TommyLee Jones, Jack Lemmon, Ed Asner, Donald Sutherland & John Candy all deserved 'Best Supporting Actor' Oscar nods. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/09/24 Full Review Morpheus T JFK is a movie that everyone needs to see important historical information that many young people are not even aware of. Highly recommended. If you don’t see this, you don’t know what’s going on! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/18/24 Full Review Ethan L Fantastic storytelling, acting and characters that manage to keep me glued to a dialogue-heavy 3-hour movie. Definitely a favourite. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/02/24 Full Review Beau L One of the most underrated historical dramas ever. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 12/18/23 Full Review matthias s Stone's direction is powerful and the film is expertly crafted, combining archival footage, reenactments, and fictionalized scenes to create a compelling narrative. The performances are very strong, with Costner delivering a standout turn as the determined and principled Garrison. One of the strengths of the film is its ability to raise important questions about the assassination and the official version of events. However, some critics have argued that Stone takes too many liberties with the facts and indulges in conspiracy theories. However, i still think that this movie is way to long and could've been an even greater mini series. In conlusion, JFK is a well-made and engrossing film that raises important questions about one of the defining moments in American history, but it can be divisive due to its interpretation of the facts. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 11/28/23 Full Review Alerik A The movie not only tells the EMOTION of the day in November 22, 1963, it also tells us the science of the injuries of what happened that day. Along with proving there has to be more than one gunman. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 11/17/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis This acclaimed Oliver Stone drama presents the investigation into the assassination of President John F. Kennedy led by New Orleans district attorney Jim Garrison (Kevin Costner). When Garrison begins to doubt conventional thinking on the murder, he faces government resistance, and, after the killing of suspected assassin Lee Harvey Oswald (Gary Oldman), he closes the case. Later, however, Garrison reopens the investigation, finding evidence of an extensive conspiracy behind Kennedy's death.
Director
Oliver Stone
Producer
A. Kitman Ho, Oliver Stone
Screenwriter
Jim Marrs, Jim Garrison, Oliver Stone
Distributor
Warner Home Vídeo, Warner Bros.
Production Co
Camelot Pictures, Warner Brothers, Regency Enterprises, Ixtlan Corporation, Alcor Films
Rating
R
Genre
History, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Dec 20, 1991, Original
Release Date (Streaming)
Dec 26, 2008
Runtime
3h 9m
Sound Mix
Dolby SR, Surround
Aspect Ratio
Scope (2.35:1), Academy (1.33:1), 35mm, Flat (1.37:1)
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