Real and gritty; a true war movie

Rating: 10/10 (23 November 2006)

Platoon is the most real war movie I have ever seen. It is brutal and unforgiving. While watching, I almost felt as if I were there with them, that's how real it was. But Platoon is also an extremely touching and depressing movie due to the performances and the amazing soundtrack. This movie is probably more real due to the fact that Oliver Stone is a Vietnam Vet, his experiences help make this movie real. Charlie Sheen, Willem Dafoe and Tom Berenger all give outstanding performances. There all very real and most importantly, convincing. As I said before, the soundtrack really makes the movies impact much harder. Especially after a particularly brutal village attack.
This is one of my favourite war movies and easily the most real war movie I have ever seen.
5/5.