JFK

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Summary: The movies i reviewed, i ddo not think i gave any 5 stars!
Review: JFK is one of the best movies of the 90's, witch i agree with Roger Ebert. The excessive information on the John F. Kennedy gives JFK a thrilling also emotional feeling. With the great cast with great performance. Costner, Spacek, Mathau, Sutherland, Bacon, Pesci, and Gary Oldman with a exceptional performance as Oswald. Also included in this cast (Who by the way got a Acamedy Award Nominee for Best Supporting Actor) Tommy Lee Jones. Directed by Oliver Stone (Do I need to say anything about Stone?!)

I have JFK "Special Directors Cut Oliver stone edition (2 dvds)" witch has a slightly noticable better transfer than the first dvd by warner brothers. A brand new 5.1 DD witch is powerful. You will find another DVD tucked inside the cover. This has a good theatrical trailor, it also has documentaries on the assination, but the best of all the large amount of minutes of DELETED/EXTENDED SCENES! These great as the movie itself, watch the one with Oswald's words from his grave, with a great performance by Oldman! Great movie, and DVD!

(In my point of view!)

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Summary: Very Provocative
Review: The movie JFK was made 28 years after the assassaination of President John Kennedy and was an effective history lesson for people who were not alive at the time, like myself. This movie examines the event from the viewpoint of Jim Garrison, a New Oreleans District Attorney who takes a look at the case three years after the shooting and finds numerous inconsistencies with the given investigation. There are many stars in this movie that give great performances, among others Kevin Costner, of course, Jack Lemmon, Walter Matthau as a U.S. Senator, Gary Oldman as Lee Harvey Oswald, Kevin Bacon as a male prostitute, Joe Pesci as a principal part of the conspiracy, Donald Sutherland as an ex-CIA man who helps Garrison, Tommy Lee Jones as a conspirator with a few secrets, and Seinfeld fans will recognize Wayne Knight (Newman). This movie, although it is not a documentary and should not be regarded as one, does make the Lyndon Johnson coup theory seem more than plausible, but the only thing that makes sense. This movie will make amaze and surprise you until the end. It is too long, but it is worth your time.

Well, it's provocative, anyway, but pretty -farfetched-, admittedly.

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Summary: JFK Conspiracy
Review: JFK is Oliver Stone's controversial film about the conspiracy theories surrounding the assassination of President John Kennedy. The film is based on the investigation that was started by New Orleans D.A. Jim Garrison. The film is a visual marvel, with flashbacks, quick cuts, some scenes in color, some in black and white, all perfectly weaved together for a tight cohesive film. The view of the film is that President Kennedy was killed by Cuban sympathizers and Lee Harvey Oswald was a part of the conspiracy, but was set up as the fall guy. Whether you believe this theory to be true or if you think Mr. Stone is full of hot air, one can't deny the power of the film. Kevin Costner stars as Jim Garrison and leads an all star cast that includes Sissy Spacek (as his wife), Ed Asner, Jack Lemmon, Walter Matthau, Tommy Lee Jones, Joe Pesci, John Candy, Kevin Bacon, Donald Sutherland and Gary Oldham who is perfectly creepy as Oswald. JFK followed Platoon, Born On The Fourth Of July & The Doors and completed Mr. Stone's look at the 60's. He is often criticized for his views, but no one can take away the fact that Mr. Stone is among a handful of directors that use film to provoke us to think.

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Summary: "Dealey Plaza In The Bizarro World"
Review: All those op ed writers (George Will; Tom Wicker; Alexander Cockburn et al) who raked Oliver Stone over the coals in 1991 for "JFK's" historical inaccuracies completely missed the point.

"JFK" is a motion picture presentation of how many America FEEL about November 22, 1963....they FEEL that something much darker,ominous and profound happened that day in Dallas than just a man in a window shooting at a man in a car and this FEELING is what Oliver Stone's movie is all about.

Even those of us who tend to discount Stone's conspriacy theory and believe Oswald acted alone have to acknowlegde the film's power and sheer technical cinematic brilliance.

For years the events in Dealey Plaza cried out for a movie....it was Oliver Stone who had both the courage and the clout to take it on.

This new DVD edition is simply stunning: containing 17 minutes of footage not included in the theatrical release; fascinating commentary by Stone himself; almost an hour's worth of deleted/extended scenes;an update on recently released assassination files and an interview with Fletcher Prouty (upon whom Stone based the character of 'X.'

To hell with historical accuracy...leave that to the History Channel...Stone turned the assassination of JFK into a beautifully produced and edited political thriler and this new DVD edition with all the special features gives it a whole new life.

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Summary: Great Film With Some New Features
Review: This new DVD Special Edition of Oliver Stone's JFK adds several new features to the classic political thriller.

First is commentary by Stone himself, which runs the gamut from fascinating behind the scenes glimpses to self-serving and intentionally misleading propaganda. Stone, to his credit, does correct a few inaccuracies including the "three tramps" contention which he now admits is bogus. He is occasionally defensive and refers frequently to critics of the film sometimes in a derogatory fashion.

A second addition to the disc is the deleted and extended scenes. Three of these stand out-a meeting between Garrison and "Mr. Miller" (a personification of the military-industrial complex or secret government, which ever you prefer), a scene where the ghost of Oswald speaks, and an alternate ending again featuring "Mr. X". Most of the other scenes are mere extensions or scenes rightfully deleted.

Rounding out the special features are two "multimedia essays". The first is a segment on documents released by the ARRB presented by Jim DiEugenio. The other is an interview with Fletcher Prouty, the inspiration for the film's "Mr. X". The essays will probably not enlighten those familiar with either gentleman, but newcomers may find them useful.

If you have yet to purchase JFK on DVD now is the time to do so. This new version adds some welcome features that "junkies" of the subject will certainly enjoy.

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Summary: One of the Best pictures of the Decade.
Review: Even if you don't believe that Oliver Stone was completely truthful with this film (he never called it a documentary) the cinematic impact is awesome. This is probably the greatest detective movie I have ever seen. Coming off like a Julius Caesar meets Agatha Christy, the films mesmerizing appeal is second to none. Some aspects of the film are true others speculation, he leaves the viewer with the power to decide. But the incredible effect the film leaves off you just doesn't go away. This movie will last. I am proud to have seen it.

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Summary: What's different from the first JFK Special Director's Cut?
Review: I have the first JFK DVD and I was wondering if someone could reply telling me what's different from the first JFK Special Director's Cut? Thanx.

The 5-star is for the original DVD.

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Summary: REMASTERED BRILLIANCE
Review: Why was Kennedy killed, who beneffited, who had the power to cover it up? Oliver Stones masterpiece delivers the answers in such a way the film grips you from start to finish. Remastered with new Dolby Digital 5.1 soundtrack and anamorphic picture makes this film better than ever.

The second disc helps to quench the thirst for more information. The deleted scenes (over 30mins worth) are every bit as powerful as the film itself.

This is an exceptional film befitting those who were brave enough to speak the truth and those who were killed, because of it.

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Summary: the extra features are as chilling as the movie itself!
Review: I bought "JFK-The Oliver Stone Collection" specifically for the special features (deleted scenes, commentary...). I had seen the movie many times, and I grew accustomed to the same scenes. When I saw the Oliver Stone Collection version on sale, I knew I had to buy it. The deleted scenes are mysterious and chilling. My favorite was Oswald's "beyond the grave" apology to his family which was brilliantly acted by Gary Oldman. One other scene which left me awed was the extended version of Garrison in the Texas School Book Depository. Lou Ivon has just finished explaining how Garrison would have to subpoena Dulles and the Cabells in order to explain a massive government plot. Garrison looks out of a sixth story window to see a ghost of the approaching motorcade. He looks to his left, and sees a shooter and his accomplice commiting the murder of the President of the United States. Other scenes such as Beverly Oliver explaining how her film caught the grassy knoll sniper on film is well-acted. Overall, it was great!

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Summary: Great Movie
Review: What is there to say? This is one of my all time favorite films. I have a lot of movies but I don't watch any of them a much as I do this classic. It is just like the critcs say it is a classic that will endure as a must-see for years to come. When I first saw this movie it kind of raiesed eyebrows, but when I saw it again I think that was when I first realized where Oliver Stone was coming from when he made this film. The movie follows Jim Garrison (Kevin Costner) who becomes obessed with finding out who killed John Kennedy and why. The movie also follows briefly on the deaths of Robert Kennedy and Dr. Martin Luther king, Jr. This is a classic must-see