True Epic

Rating: 10/10 (27 May 2001)

The Deer Hunter is without a doubt one of the greatest films in American history. The Vietnam War is such a dark period in American culture, one that is seldom mentioned in society today. This film does not attempt to show lots of intense war scenes that are typical in war films. This movie is so much more than a war film. It shows the results of a war gone wrong on families. And how the war not only changes the people that fight in it, but those back at home as well. Robert De Niro plays another excellent role in this film. Why he did not win an Academy Award for Best Actor is beyond me. No one can play the role of a quiet leader the way that De Niro does. Although Godfather Part II possibly will be remembered as his finest moment, to me he accomplishes more in this film because he shows his diversity as an actor. Christopher Walken is also excellent. One of the most underrated actors in Hollywood. He pulls off a very complicated role and should be remembered as one of the best supporting actor roles ever with his part as Nick in this epic. The Deer Hunter is certainly one of the Top 10 movies of all-time. It is not necessarily a film that children would like or anyone wanting to see a good action film, that is not what The Deer Hunter is about. This is a movie about the effects of war. A very sad and disturbing film, but if you haven't seen it you are missing out. 98-100 easily!