Film1989145 min

Born on the Fourth of July

Name: Born on the Fourth of July
Genre: Drama, War
Released: 1989
Duration: 145 min
Cast: Tom Cruise, Raymond J. Barry, Caroline Kava, Holly Marie Combs, Kyra Sedgwick

Taste attributes: dramawarbiographyhistoricalslowfresh & originalunsavouryheavyrealisticintricatelineargrittybig & variedemotive & stirringcomplex relationshiphuman spirit/resilience/survivalrescue/escape/jeopardy

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"A story of innocence lost and courage found"

Boxlist takeA grounded war film that is heavy, unhurried and stirring. Best if you like real life over fantasy.

Pace: very slow · Originality: fresh · Tone: dark · Weight: very heavy · Realism: true to life · Story: intricate · Structure: very linear · Look: gritty · Scale: balanced · Emotional punch: stirringHow we score

7.0/10

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Originality: Fresh / original, just how this profile likes it
Emotional punch: Emotive / stirring, just how this profile likes it
Intricacy: Smart / intricate, just how this profile likes it

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Realism: True to life, where this profile leans balanced realism
Style & visuals: Gritty, where this profile leans balanced style & visuals

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Synopsis

The biography of Ron Kovic. Paralyzed in the Vietnam war, he becomes an anti-war and pro-human rights political activist after feeling betrayed by the country he fought for.

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