Original vs. Redux

Rating: 10/10 (17 January 2004)

I know there are conflicting views concerning this subject.
In my book, both versions get 10 of 10, but if you have the time it is definatly worth watching the redux version. Its just the little additions in the beginning and middle of the film that add to the mood and themes of innocence, desperation, and the dwidling goodness of man that can be found in the war. The French plantation scenes seemed, when I watched redux for the first time, a bit long and unnecessary, mostly because I wanted to arrive at the Kurtz complex. But, the history and politics discused at the dinner are a great addition to the original movie.