Apocalypse Now (1979): During the on-going Vietnam War, Captain Willard is sent on a dangerous mission into Cambodia to assassinate a renegade Green Beret who has set himself up as a god among a local tribe. (8.6)
Director: Francis Ford Coppola
Writers: John Milius, Francis Ford Coppola, Michael Herr (novel)
Stars: Martin Sheen, Marlon Brando and Robert Duvall
This is my first time seeing this movie in its entirety. Yeah, war is hell; and this movie captures it in full. A lot has been said about this movie. Yes, it is a great masterpiece. The acting, directing, sets, locations. etc are great. It is almost like a documentary; so close to reality. One thing kept bugging me through out is that the locals are depicted as one dimensional. Anyone who already has a distaste for the war as a conflict resolution mechanism may not find this movie all that shocking; there's nothing new. Yet, some people who think this is a great movie don't take the time to think that the real war is as stupid as the story portrays. My Rating: 8.0
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