A movie masterpiece based on great work of literature

Rating: 10/10 (11 January 2019)

IMO, this is one of the greatest movies made. In terms of direction, cinematography & the sheer scale of the enterprise, it represents a major achievement. In its portrayal of the craziness of the Vietnam war, the eccentric performances of Brando, Hopper & Duvall are unforgettable. I thought the redux version that was released years after the original offered little of great value & the original was well left alone. I've watched this movie many times since & have never tired of it. The eerie Doors' music adds to that other worldly feel. I think it's one of the few times a movie has built on the foundation of a fine work of literature & genuinely added to it,(altering the location obviously)