Incredible

Rating: 10/10 (17 July 2005)

This motion picture is the most powerful, depressing, shocking, disturbing film ever made on the subject of Vietnam. It is one of my top 10 favorites, and just blows me away every time I view it. The raw power-house performances by Deniro and Walken melt together with the beautiful cinematography and rich directing. But what's almost more sad to me, then the film, is that Michael Cimino's career nearly ended after his following film. I still believe "Heaven's Gate" is a great film that many unfairly dismiss due to reputation, but at least no one can take THE DEER HUNTER away from him. He's left his mark in cinema for many to recognize down the road.