Oliver Stone's America

A lengthy interview with director/writer/producer/some-time actor Oliver Stone which is undone by an interviewer who is too busy worshiping the interviewee, rather than asking 'real' questions, and a hyperactive camera that is more of a distraction than an asset. Oliver Stone, however, is candid, honest and at times brilliant when discussing his career and the criticism leveled at him and the state of American society today. Film buffs will find precious few anecdotes about the production of his films or the actors he has worked with as instead the conversation is directed towards the meaning and motives behind his films. Recommended to Oliver Stone fans and critics of his work.

Few will stumble across OSA as it seems to only be part of The Oliver Stone Collection.

The Oliver Stone Collection is an exceptional value, by the way. 10 Special Edition versions for about $25 at Amazon.

Anyway, OSA is basically Oliver Stone talking for an hour plus. Occasionally he is asked questions but mostly he takes us where his thoughts naturally lead.

Unlike 90+% of directors, Oliver Stone knows how to make a useful point in a film. If you have listened to any of his commentaries you will already know this. OSA is an even more concentrated dose of Oliver, and it worked for me.

OSA rates a 3.5* out of 4*. Spring for The Collection -- more than worth it.

My first comment submission was ignored/discarded for some reason so this is a re-submitting.