Rejoice in thy youth

Rating: 9/10 (14 January 2000)

I have watched this film a couple of times and it just gets better and better. I adore war movies the most because the great ones (Apocalypse now, Full metal jacket etc.) do not just contain anti-war propaganda but also an understanding of life. Platoon answers that question by giving you the chance to witness the brutal side of man (Staff Sgt. Barnnes) and the more humanistic side (Sgt. Elias). Ad to that:it is wonderfully shot and the story line is masterfull. A world apart from the soap operas of boats and writers which the younger generation place their simple minded hearts. Platoon is the third best movie I have seen and I've seen a few.