Undoubtedly one of the best 10 movies ever made

Rating: 10/10 (30 May 1999)

This movie is not an attempt at a "realistic" depiction of the Viet Nam war. This movie was made for a movie audience, not for of bunch of Vets, who still wear their fatigues and army jackets (which had to have been purchased from an Army surplus store, since the army won't let you keep the ones they loaned you) and want to relive the "horror" that they claim to be trying to get over. (There are several lesser quality movies that attempt to do that.) This film is a dense and dark cinematic triumph highlighted by remarkable acting, sets, dialogue, music, atmosphere, directing and cinematography. It does require several viewings, however to truly appreciate it and if it ever shows in a theatre near you--run, don't walk- go see it in the format in which it was intended to be seen. And stay though the ending credits!!! They cut out the originals for some reason on the movie channels.