A good movie

Even though this movie is pretty much forgotten, the subject sounded quite intriguing so I was really eager to check it out. Indeed, when this movie was released, it didn’t get much love and it was a flop at the box-office but it is hardly surprising that an historical drama wouldn’t manage to attract an audience which is obsessed with brainless super-hero blockbusters. Personally, I always had a weak spot for such realistic historical features, especially when they are dealing with politics which is a fascinating subject in my opinion, and I thought that it was a really interesting story. Obviously, since it is a historical and political thriller involving Kevin Costner during the Kennedy administration, there seemed to be an obvious connection with ‘JFK’, the great flick directed by Oliver Stone, but the tone was completely different.  Indeed, even though I thoroughly enjoy it, it is really sober and straightforward, maybe too straightforward to become truly remarkable. Still, it shows that when Kevin Costner is given the right material, he can be really good and I thought he was really compelling to watch, just like the rest  of the cast. To conclude, even though it is a rather obscure feature, I thought it was a pretty good flick and it is definitely worth a look, especially if you like the genre.

7/10