Scary...

Rating: 10/10 (17 August 2008)

My parents exposed me to horror films when I was a child, so nothing really scares me when so called Horror movies come out. Baddies like Jason, Freddy, Pinhead, Leather face, etc...never really got to me. Don't get me wrong, I am not saying I am totally bored by the horror genre, but it takes a lot to scare me.
In 2005, my good friend told me I must watch THE DEER HUNTER because it was an experience I'd never forget. I took three hours out of my day and watched it. After those three hours I was speechless about what I just saw. Not only that, but I was scared out of my wits and the film actually depressed me for the next few days because I couldn't stop thinking about it.
What makes this movie so scary that it is realistic and can happen to just about anybody. Have three life long friends? Have a possible scenario where you three can be drafted into a war? With a post trama happening to all three of you, you have just experienced what these three characters in the Deer Hunter face.
The first hour of the movie is just a simple wedding that introduces all three men. While I was watching this, I kept thinking, "why are they spending so much damn time with this wedding?" After the movie ended, I wouldn't have had in any other way. The wedding is what creates this bond that is true between these men. Without it, the ending wouldn't be so heart breaking.
Without spoiling the ending for you, let me just tell you it is haunting. You know what is going to happen, but even when it does, it is shocking and heartbreaking. And that my friends, it beautiful film making.
My final word: They do not make them like this anymore.
10!