Film Studies Response

Rating: 7/10 (3 June 2016)

The Deer Hunter at first is a bit static but progresses and develops throughout the film into an exciting and emotional experience. The movie portrays the negative affects the Vietnam war had on the vets. It also shows how important comradery is in war. Mike feels as if he did not keep his promise to Nicky that he made in the beginning of the movie, so he goes all the way back to Nam to rescue him. Unfortunately, for Mike, he could not keep his promise to Nicky as it was too late and Nicky commits suicide right in front of Mike's own eyes. The movie has a very psychological part to it, as it shows moments of PTSD and some of survivor guilt with the situation with Mike and Nicky.