Customer Ratings & Reviews

Nowadays we all know Cruise as an action-man who will go above and beyond what normal actors do in terms of stunts (hanging out of an airplane in Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation). However, he used to give nuanced performances small dramas, or he would at least mix them in with his big action roles (Eyes Wide Shut is the last one that springs to mind, but I'm sure I'm forgetting a couple). In 1988 and 1989 he had the one-two punch of Rain Man (in which he was great even if Hoffman is giving the showy-er performance) and Born on the Fourth of July. Aside from maybe Rain Man and Magnolia, Born on the Fourth of July gives us Cruise as his very best. It's a must watch if you haven't seen it and like Tom Cruise.

First, if you have any respect for our men and women in uniform, this is a must see. This is about a man’s passion for serving his country and the struggle he faced when coming home. Tom Cruise had a tremendous performance; if you watched a real life interview of the main character, Ron Kovic, you can see that Tom Cruise has nailed his demeanor and passion. I can’t express enough how great this movie is. I truly think this was Tom at his best.

CRUISE SHOULD HAVE WON THE OSCAR FOR HIS PERFORMANCE. NOT A BIG FAN, BUT EASILY HIS BEST. FIRST BOUGHT ON VHS. WANTED BLU-RAY BUT HAD TO SETTLE FOR DVD. GOOD MOVIE TO DOCUMENT THE EFFECTS OF THE VIETNAM WAR ON OUR SOLDIERS.

Oliver Stone's Born on the Fourth of July is not only one of the best American war films, but it's one of the few made by a veteran. A great companion piece to Platoon and a career-best performance by Tom Cruise.

Great movie. Saw it years ago, but worth the price to have it in my collection!

Gives a life like glimpse of what the Vietnam War did to America during the late 60's and 70's. Also shows how despicable the VA hospitals were and some still are. Cruse's preformance is extraordaniary!

Born on the forth of July is based on the true story of Vietnam veteran Ron Kovic, who went to Vietnam to fight for his country and came back paralyzed from the waist down. overall excellent movie/performance.

This movie is one of Tom Cruise best performances earning him his first Oscar nomination. Oliver Stone directed in what is my opinion one of the best movies of that year winning an Oscar himself.

Tom Cruise plays the part of a Vietnam vet very forcefully. Director Oliver Stone does a masterful job of making us become aware of the troubles Vietnam vets had and the trauma of war.

If your a vet this is a hard one to watch great movie

The film seems epic. Ron Kovic is the best role Tom Cruise has ever played. The BD is jam packed with Oliver Stone who no matter what you may think is never boring.

A great movie with a lot of meaning. Once you watch it, you'll know how lucky you are to live in the greatest country in the world

Highly recommend this movie about a disabled Vietnam vet dealing with his disability and who changes his mind about the war.

My opinion: this is Tom's best movie. Sad what our troops had to go thru when they came back from Vietnam.

This is such a well made movie..tom cruise..did very well acting in this..storyline..is excellent A joyable movie to watch

This Blu-Ray/DVD combo is a must have for any video library collection and very affordably priced at Best Buy!

I enjoy the remastering of old favorites so I appreciated being able to trade up to bluray for this film!

Excellent performance, great cinematography, touching and haunting story. A film you should not miss.

being a viet nam veteran, i can relate to the the feelongs and distrust experience by ron kovic.

Just one of Oliver Stone's many hits, and a superb acting job on behalf of young Tom Cruise.