The Realization of Horror and Extreme Prejudice in "Apocalypse Now"

Rating: 9/10 (2 March 2013)

GOD BLESS America AND GOD BLESS "APOCALYPSE NOW"! "Apocalypse Now" by the legendary, Oscar-winning Francis Ford Coppola is the best depiction of the Vietnam War. It is pretty obvious onto how a dedicated soldier could meet his "breaking point" at that time. Honestly, being in Vietnam, fighting the Communists, and experiencing torture for 21 years is brainwashing. There is a tremendous amount of symbolism toward the famous lines in the film, which are "The Horror. The Horror." and "Terminate with extreme prejudice." Yes, "Horror" has a face. But it does not need a friend because it is "Horror". Kurtz is seen as a god because he is a friend of "Horror". Very respectfully, Willard is mainly the only man in the war to not have the same downfall as Kurtz's and the other soldiers', may they rest in peace. "Extreme Prejudice" is self-explanatory, but it means much more than killing an insane traitor. Although America went out to give Vietnam a helping hand, specifically the Southern Government, there is "Extreme Prejudice" towards an American who becomes close with Vietnam. Except, Kurtz became WAY TOO CLOSE with "Horror" and even a god with a ton of clever morals in "lIFe". That is why Willard must "Terminate Kurtz with extreme prejudice." Even though a Frenchman said that the Vietnam War is "the biggest nothing" in American History, the Vietnam War is not "the biggest nothing" in American History because A. the man is French and B. there were plenty amounts of American casualties in the war. Personally, I am a Mexican American and 17 years old, but very patriotic. Other than WWI and WWII, I would enlist in the Vietnam War. Hopefully, if I ever become a doctor and WWIII breaks out, you can definitely, without a doubt, count me in. Reason being, there is no greater feeling than serving for a cooperative, great, and respectful nation. Lastly, I sure do hope that this world does not end in the way the photojournalist said it would, which is for everyone killing each other. GOD BLESS America AND GOD BLESS "APOCALYPSE NOW"!