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Editorial Review:
Director Oliver Stone added 17 minutes of previously unseen footage for the "director's cut" edition of his hypnotic courtroom epic about the investigation into the assassination of President John F. Kennedy in November 1963. That fateful day in Dallas set in motion a sequence of events that would only intensify the mystery behind Kennedy's death, causing New Orleans District Attorney Jim Garrison (Kevin Costner) to begin an investigation that would gradually become a personal obsession. Bravura filmmaking combined with controversial treatment of historical facts and audacious speculation, this breathtaking revision of history presents a mesmerizing parade of shady figures and conspiracy theories, unfolding like a classic mystery based on history's greatest unsolved crime. A technical triumph boasting Oscar-winning cinematography and editing, Stone's film is guaranteed to grab the viewer's attention with its daring take on the JFK controversy. The stellar supporting cast includes Tommy Lee Jones, Joe Pesci, Jack Lemmon, Donald Sutherland, Sissy Spacek, Kevin Bacon, and Gary Oldman as Lee Harvey Oswald. --Jeff Shannon
JFK [Region 2] Reviews:
NAY SAYERS BE DAMNED 
2008-11-23 - Sit through this fact based movie documentary and you'll be a wiser person for it.
Fantasic movie even more fantastic on Blu-Ray 
2008-11-21 - This is a fantastic film about the mystery surrounding JFK's assassination. If you haven't seen it, Blu-Ray is the perfect intro, if you have seen it, chances are you've never seen it like this. The transfer is crisp and clean, and the sound is fantastic.
Intriguing Speculation About J.F. Kennedy Assassination 
2008-11-15 - For most of his career as writer/director, Oliver Stone has associated himself with controversial movies. None provoked discussion more than "JFK," now available in an Ultimate Collector's Edition from Warner Home Video. This powerful film about the mysteries surrounding the Kennedy assassination was nominated for eight Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Supporting Actor (Tommy Lee Jones). The all-star cast includes Kevin Costner, Kevin Bacon, Gary Oldman, Jack Lemmon, Sissy Spacek, Joe Pesci, John Candy, Walter Matthau, Donald Sutherland, and Ed Asner. The three-disc set includes 17 minutes not seen in theatres, the documentary "Beyond JFK: The Question of Conspiracy," deleted scenes, five reproduction letters written by or to John F. Kennedy, a set of six character photo cards with the stars and bios of the real people they portray, and a 44-page book of rare behind-the-scenes production photos.
JFK an excellent movie, a must see 
2008-11-11 - One of the best movies from Oliver Stone. One of the best works of Kevin Costner.
JFK - Blu-ray Info 
2008-11-04 - Version: U.S.A / Region A, B, C
Aspect ratio: 2.35:1
VC-1 BD-50 / Advanced Profile 3
Running time: 3:25:49
Movie size: 38,42 GB
Disc size: 46,01 GB
Average video bit rate: 18.85 Mbps
Subtitles: English SDH / French
Number of chapters: 88
Dolby TrueHD Audio English 1611 kbps 5.1 / 48kHz / 16-bit / 1611kbps (AC3 Core: 5.1 / 48kHz / 640kbps)
Dolby Digital Audio English 640 kbps 5.1 / 48kHz / 640kbps
Dolby Digital Audio French 640 kbps 5.1 / 48kHz / 640kbps
Dolby Digital Audio English 192 kbps 2.0 / 48kHz / 192kbps
# Audio Commentary by Director Oliver Stone
# Beyond JFK: The Question of Conspiracy (90 minutes)
# 12 Deleted & Extended Scenes (55 minutes)
# Multimedia Essays
--Assassination Update - The New Documents (30 minutes)
--Meet Mr. X: The Personality & Thoughts of Fletcher Prouty (11 minutes)
# Theatrical Trailer (2 minutes - SD)
# DigiBook packaging