"I love the smell of napalm in the morning.....It smells like victory."
-Kilgore What can I say about Apocalypse Now? It was interesting and the action and pacing were all well done, but it was not the sort of movie that I really enjoy. For one thing, I wasn't sure what the message was regarding war in Vietnam. Was he saying that the war turned Kurtz crazy or only already crazy people would fight this war? Maybe there was no message and I should just enjoy the movie. In that case, subjectively I did not enjoy this film as it was not my cup of tea. Objectively, I thought it was well-made. The cinematography, the sound, and the soundtrack all converged to draw you into the story. WHAT'S IT ABOUT? Captain Willard is sent to find and terminate Colonel Kurtz, who is a Green Beret who went rogue. NOTABLE ACTORS Martin Sheen plays Captain Willard. He is best known for his role The West Wing. Marlon Brando plays Colonel Kurtz. He is best known for his role in The Godfather. Harrison Ford plays Colonel Lucas. He is best known for his role the Star Wars saga. Laurence Fishburne plays Tyrone Miller. He is best known for his role in The Matrix. Robert Duvall plays Kilgore. He is best known for his role in Tender Mercies. Dennis Hopper plays a photojournalist. He is best known for his role in Hoosiers. OBSERVATIONS 1. The helicopters flying in while playing The Ride of The Valkyries was a nice touch. 2. Martin Sheen's narration was well done and added a lot to the film. 3. Marlon Brando was very menacing as Kurtz. He really committed to the role as is his wont. 4. I didn't realize there were so many A-list actors in this film. Artistically, I think this was a masterpiece and like many masterpieces it doesn't always translate. This is the kind of film that gets rave reviews from mainstream critics, but not from the general audience. What do you think? Does this movie factor into your all- time -great lists? Like or comment if you care and thanks for reading.
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