Richly engrossing film

Rating: 10/10 (26 October 2010)

Of all the movies about Vietnam, Apocalypse Now is certainly not the closest to reality. Movies that showcase units of soldiers fighting the war are a far more accurate representation of modern-day war. Although mercenaries are necessary in some scenarios, they are not practical for a great majority of operations. Also, the military would never send a lone mercenary to take down another. Perhaps a unit of Special Forces, but never a separated person with no way of reporting back to the base. However, in the case presented in the movie I can see why it might be necessary. One of the most deadly personnel of the military completely at home and integrated into his environment might require a knife in the back. Especially if he was in a friendly nation neighboring the one currently at war.