Apocalypse Now

Rating: 6/10 (9 July 2014)

This film actually could be rated on many different levels. Visually its a 10. Stunning use of scenes and backdrop. As an art form its also a 10. Its a vision. Its a dreamor maybe a nightmare. As a political statement, its a 10. One of the best anti-war movies made but thats when rating this film becomes complex.
Certain scenes are brilliant. Martin Sheen in a Saigon Hotel at the beginning. The incoming helicopters with Wagner blaring. Soldiers surfing during battle. The station on the Cambodian border. Creative..different..unique
But thats the problem with the movie. Brilliant individual scenes contrasted by self indulgent conversation and periods of out and out boredom. The film could have been edited better. Some of Sheen's thoughts could have been shortened. Brando should have occupied less space in the last 1/3 of the film. Could have done more with Robert Duval.
On an entertainment level, its a 4. I would describe it as a great try which resulted in a good film