Born on the Fourth of July
Based on the true story of Ron Kovic (Cruise, in an Oscar-nominated performance), an idealistic young American proudly enlists during the Vietnam War and returns home a paraplegic. Struggling to overcome drug-addiction and depression, he turns his life around and becomes an outspoken critic of the war.
Tanalien reviewed
January 9, 2025•
It is quite sad that Cruise was in a Best Actor category with Morgan Freeman, Daniel Day Lewis, Kenneth Branagh, and Robin Williams. Any other year, it would have been his. But, the trophy, I think, doesn’t matter, just as a medal would not have made a difference to the man he plays, Ron Kovic. It was a legendary performance in 1989 and it is a legendary performance 30 years later in 2019.
Tanalien reviewed
January 9, 2025•
Born on the Fourth of July
It is quite sad that Cruise was in a Best Actor category with Morgan Freeman, Daniel Day Lewis, Kenneth Branagh, and Robin Williams. Any other year, it would have been his. But, the trophy, I think, doesn’t matter, just as a medal would not have made a difference to the man he plays, Ron Kovic. It was a legendary performance in 1989 and it is a legendary performance 30 years later in 2019.