An exciting war/thriller film

Rating: 10/10 (23 October 2011)

I had heard lots about Apocalypse Now before I saw it. Mostly about how it was one of the best war movies ever made. After viewing it, I agree with that statement but I feel like it is much more. Besides just presenting the facts, Apocalypse Now takes a more artistic approach. The story is less realistic than other war movies (an American soldier gone crazy, forms his own army deep into Viet Nam.) Thats why I feel like even though it has a lot to offer about Viet Nam, it focuses less about the facts of the war and it's more about the story of Capt. Willard hunting down Kurtz. Great performances by Sheen, Brando, Hopper, and Duvall (who I only wish was in it more) Overall great movie and a great story. You shouldn't be disappointed!