The greatest war film if not greatest film of all time

Rating: 10/10 (9 July 2016)

I have seen many movies over the years however the epic war drama "Platoon" is by far my favorite for many reasons. The cast is somehow perfect for each of their roles, evoking strong emotional responses at every turn. "Platoon" also does a fantastic job showing the horrors of the Vietnam War through a moving plot, clear internal struggle, a dark color scheme, and the utilization of heart wrenching music like the Adagio for the Strings. This film is also excellent on a much deeper, metaphorical level. Upon multiple viewings, it becomes apparent that Elias represents Jesus Christ (good) and Barnes represents Satan (evil) which creates a whole new level of interest in the film. Even after watching it a hundred times, I still find myself moved by the powerful, undeniably beautiful work of art that is "Platoon".