the review 6th 2004 is simplistic

Rating: 9/10 (7 January 2005)

The review by MC2004, whoever you are, is entirely simplistic. This film is an entirely different beast than Oliver Stone's Platoon.
Why do you fail to mention Kubrick's brilliant sniper scene? Kubrick's calculated style of filming reflects the soldiers' emotions as they march through a war zone. The fact that you don't get this reflects less on the movie and more on your inabilities to understand great film-work.
I surely hope that you purchase Film making for Dummies or Film 101 from your local book store.
Good luck to you Gomer Pyle.