A genuine masterpiece about the horrors of war

Rating: 10/10 (30 September 2006)

Apocalypse Now is considered one of the greatest films of its time and, although it is almost three decades old it is as stunning and important as it was the night of its premier. Or, for that matter, as it would have been in almost anytime.
The reason for this movie's timelessness is namely the fact that it is not as politically subjective as you might expect from a vietnamwar drama. Instead it focuses on showing the sides of war; the fear, the chaos and, most of all, the psychical stress. This is put together with some of the best photography and acting to date and a highly captivating plot.
All in all it is certainly something that will not leave anyone without contemplation and in my mind this is the best film of its era and maybe of all time.