This was a really great film. A stellar performance from Tom Cruise really showcasing his early talents. I had also just finished Magnolia, so it was nice to see the differences in his work a decade earlier. Stone's direction is visually stunning, seemingly perfect, and yet also creative and unrestricted. I especially liked the ending sequence, just a great summation of the sentiments of the film and also its main character.
Very deserving of its Oscar wins for Best Director and Best Editing. I question why it lost for Best Picture although I admit I haven't seen Driving Ms. Daisy.
