JFK

The prime suspect in the Kennedy assassination? Oliver Stone!:-) I didn't know much about the incident in question, I never doubted the rottenness of the American government, and yet the film managed to captivate and appeal to me to such an extent that I look forward to 2029 to see the revelation of all the information by the CIA, even though I’ll be fifteen years older and bald by then. Anyway, with this film, Stone not only reaffirmed to me that he is an extravagant who has no problem with three hours full of dialogue, but with his offensive speech he put in my head a rather clear view of American democracy, defined solely by the malice of the powerful (and the gay:-)) and the vision of self-interest. Also, fitting perfectly among all this "crap" are the loving husband and tenacious detective Kevin Costner, the smarmy villain Gary Oldman, the male-loving Tommy Lee Jones and the usual suspect Joe Pesci, whose great performances only add to the quality and historical value of JFK. 95% (08/31/2013)

I prepared for this film for a long time, and I can now say that Stone really shone here. Oliver Stone belongs to the ranks of the most famous directors and is known as a perfectionist, which can be a drawback in some films, but here he utilized his craft to the fullest without hesitation. The assassination of President JFK still falls into the realm of various conspiracy theories, so I was very grateful for a film that brought this historical event closer to me as a viewer. The film is crafted perfectly; overall, it feels like a diamond polished to a brilliant shine, and I have absolutely no complaints. Kevin Costner delivered a truly wonderful performance in the lead role, but the supporting roles caught my attention even more, especially those played by Tommy Lee Jones and Joe Pesci. The story came together over time like a single puzzle piece; there simply weren’t any glaring dull spots. The final speech by Costner, which might feel a bit long to some, was a flawless summary of the film that I will remember for a long time and would gladly watch again because JFK certainly deserves it. I give it 92%. (03/04/2017)

I watched a three and a half hour long film, in which they actually talk all the time, and I wasn't bored for even a second. Does that say enough about how riveting JFK is? I hope so. Oliver Stone has masterfully handled the material and turned a script that could easily have seemed like a simple conspiratorial pub tale about the good guys and the villains into a believable story. The film literally engrossed me during the opening title sequence (a perfect montage of real and newly created shots underlined by the fantastic Williams) and until the end it kept offering something new that made it worth watching breathlessly. And the cast... Just great. (12/02/2011)

It makes absolutely no difference whether what is presented here is actually true or just one of many conspiracy theories. The way everything is presented, the way the performances are strong - Sissy Spacek has never been more beautiful - you still get a strong impression from it, especially about the fact that we're just puppets. Oliver Stone at his best. (02/25/2016)

A quality film. Oliver Stone with another one of his burning topics of American history and again well executed. A good screenplay, great camera work (the black and white the authentic footage are fantastic and enhance the overall authenticity of the film), excellent editing, and quality acting performances. (09/01/2004)