Painful past

Rating: 10/10 (28 July 2006)

This solid masterpiece from Oliver Stone depicts the dehumanization that occurs among platoon mates (soldiers become obsessed with killing and losing self-control), as well as the horrific effects of waging a war (Innocent getting killed, unnecessary destruction). Realistic and emotional, this film serves as a reminder of how the soldiers paid for the price of freedom and the sacrifices they made, and offers an interesting view on war. Though painful to watch, it is ultimately rewarding.
Well-crafted and featuring casts giving their best to their respective roles, this is one of the best war classics I have seen as of this writing.