What in the world went on in Saigon???!!!

Rating: Null/10 (9 June 2002)

OK. I am relatively new to all the War films. I am also very new to the history of wars, particularly any that America participated in. Hmmm. Interesting what your own country doesn't want you to know... But, of the several I have seen, this one is the best so far. I think its slightly flat affect works because the story is SO emotional and SO horrendous, that the off-center way it is portrayed keeps it from being un-watchable, like some of the newer films. The cast is exceptional and the acting, altho seems to be a bit dramatic in the slower parts of the story, doesnt detract from its very smart and realistic presentations from all involved. Christopher and Robert are sensational and I have always enjoyed John Savage; it is great to see all of them together in this outing. What I came away with is more and more of the debt I owe to the veterans in this country and I wish so much we would recognize the great sacrifices they made. I also am becoming adamantly pacifist in nature; as the more I read and see and learn about the wars in our history, I really cant see much but agony for all concerned. What good does it do, really, !!?? Good grief, Is it impossible for the world to just get along for God's sake! War is so, brutalizing. It steals the souls of human beings, for generations. At least we are remembering. At least we are taking note that it's not a day at the park... Hell. That's what war is. I am glad this movie was made. It is worth seeing.