Cinematic Perfection

Rating: 9/10 (10 May 2014)

Apocalypse Now is absolute perfection. It is the story of Captain Willard, who is sent into Cambodia to execute a rogue colonel, and faces the insanity of the 'Nam war, and the hypocrisy of western imperialism. We follow Willard, as he travels down the fictional Nung, falling deeper into the rabbit hole.
It is a fantastic performance from Sheen, he creates a three dimensional character that just seems to be on the verge of insanity himself, never really in control of the situation, a pawn on the chessboard controlled by the hierarchy of the US military.
He travels into the depths of Cambodia, where he meets his target, Kurtz, played brilliantly and terrifyingly by Brando. Kurtz is truly one of the most intimidating characters in all of film history, almost radiating with lunacy, looming over Willard.
A winding odyssey down the Nung River that leaves the audience emotionally and physically exhausted, it's the only film to make me feel so fully engrossed, felt like I was on the damn boat. A chilling performance from Brando, fantastic cinematography, and a great take on the mania of war. Plus, the best opening scene in film history.