Damn Near Perfect

Rating: 8/10 (12 November 2019)

Apocalypse Now is potentially one of the best films of all time. I really could not find one flaw in the film now that I think back to it. It really brought war to a level where all people would want to watch. But the real magic to the movie is the eerie feeling and the psychological impact it has on the viewers observing war at it's deadliest.
The movie is about a man sent on a mission in Vietnam to find and eliminate a general who went a bit AWOL. The man encounters the trials and tribulations of war as he makes his way to his destination. When he ultimately finds the general, he learns that he's created a civilization that bows and worships him. And may use sadistic means to keep their leader happy.
Martin Sheen does excellent as the main character. Marlon Brando basically takes the cake in terms of acting here, as the leader and the awol general. He's so creepy in this movie, and philosophical that it's scary. Definitely gets viewers thinking about life and society.
I highly suggest watching this movie. It's among the greats.
8 stars