A grand movie about people affected by war conflict

Rating: 9/10 (4 April 2005)

I have seen this movie quite a few times, and for my concern movies should be seen several times as there are so many things to see,discover,comprehend and remember in such a short time. I read a few comments by others, not all of them for they are too many to deal with. I see a movie with emotional eyes and this one worked so well for me. The critic often made about the weeding scene and the length of time and questioning its need to be there may hold for some. But if one goes to a museum one would see that some of the visitors are on the go at all time whilst others pause and take time to look at certain display. In a cinema this isn't possible one is at the mercy of the film speed, so I guess it's up to the director to make those choice for us. In this case it work for me. I won't go in detail why since it's been commented already by many previous entries. All I'll say I liked very much the "display" of the wedding and found it fundamental to this work. Although I feel it has lost some of it's freshness, The Deer Hunter somehow remains at the top of my list. MB