In the same league as Apocalypse now, Good morning Vietnam, Full Metal Jacket etc - a little patience and if you have liked the above movies, it is a recommendation for you

Rating: 8/10 (13 November 2012)

It prances leisurely and graciously to an obvious end, but the journey is marked by many similar great movies of the period with a splendid soundtrack.
The movie starts with an elaborate wedding sequence all the while introducing us to the characters, their relationships and expectations. Michael, Steven, Nick and Stan are buddies who went to school, work etc together. The name of the movie is drawn from Michael's expertise and passion for deer hunting and does not mean anything further. When 3 of them enlist and pack off for Vietnam war, they see and face things that will change them forever. With the kind of talent available here, there is only a very little I can say that has not been said about the performances. Meryl Streep looks gorgeous and plays a significant role in the way the protagonists react. Soundtrack is amazing and the war in itself subtle, sporadic and effective. More than the war itself, it is the mindset of people involved before and after the process. A major flaw in the movie is its runtime against the content.
In the same league as Apocalypse now, Good morning Vietnam, Full Metal Jacket etc - a little patience and if you have liked the above movies, it is a recommendation for you.