a visual masterpiece second to none

Rating: 10/10 (17 April 2000)

Apocalypse Now might be one of the most unique films of all time. Based on Joseph Conard's novel "Heart of Darkness", the film follows Sheen on a military boat searching for the now god-like figure (at least to the natives) Brando. On the surface the movie is about Vietnam, but as it progress' the title Heart of Darkness seems easier to understand. Apocalyse Now shows the effects of the war more than the war itself, along the same line and The Deer Hunter. With an over-all dark and disturbed tone this film is not for everyone. But the performances by Brando, Sheen, Duval, and Hopper along with the legendary ordeal Francis Ford went through to make the film make it a must see for every film lover. My personal favorite movie, it truly is a visual masterpiece second to none.