A terrific movie for those that don't have MTV syndrome.

Rating: 9/10 (15 January 2008)

A one-of-a-kind film, made at a one-of-a-kind time, starring a true one-of-a-kind actor.
George C. Scott won the 1970 Best Actor Oscar for this film, and it remains to this day the only unclaimed Academy Award. He felt that competition between actors was useless and silly (honestly, who doesn't?). He did deserve it, and anyone who is or aspires to be an actor should watch this film. Repeatedly.
Besides Scott's brilliant performance is the film itself. It is the last of the great Hollywood spectacles, although the "spectacle" is not pretty to look at. Made at the height of the Viet Nam conflict, what makes this film stand out is that only the viewer can decide if it is "Pro-War" or "Anti-War," solely based on their own personal perspective. One of the few Best Picture winners that will stand the test of time, as it reflects two different aspects of the 20th century; the period where the film takes place, and the period in which it was made.
They don't make 'em like this anymore.