There's nothing more haunting than the actual slaughter of the cow and Kurtz's death. And Harrison Ford's quote "You understand Captain that this mission does not exist, nor will it ever exist," still gives me the feels.
@@DrumdumsOfficial Part of the production deal struck with locals to film on their land included trading animals, including chickens and pigs, for slaughter, Coppola said. Two water buffalo were also promised. "That was a big part of their compensation," he said. After his wife, Eleanor, a documentary filmmaker, captured the locals' first water buffalo sacrifice, he decided to film the second, equally bloody and brutal slaughter for the final scenes of "Apocalypse Now." I did not direct it or anything, that was the way they do it," said Coppola, noting that he refused an offer to keep an extra water buffalo on standby if the first shoot didn't go to plan. "I'm not going to kill an animal for a movie; I'm not going to kill anything for any reason."
This is one of my favorite movies ever. The story, the acting, the atmosphere - just amazing. Marlon Brando as Colonel Kurtz was terrific and I like very much the dialogue with Martin Sheen, as well as his monologue about the horror. Truly a masterpiece.
Amen, this is a horror film. Anybody that had served and been deployed overseas knows how this could happen anyone one of us at any point. They way Coppola captures the breakdown is remarkable.
Apocalypse Now was The first film to use the 70mm Dolby Stereo surround sound system. Laurence Fishburne saved Emilio Estevez from dying in quicksand during some downtime, while this film was being made.
My version that I love the most of Apocalypse now is the redux version. I love how it adds the French settlers because a lot of people don't know about French colonization in Vietnam
@@DrumdumsOfficial Joseph Conrad is the author of the original book heart of darkness. Basically replace the Vietnam setting with the ivory production industry out of Africa in the late 1800s. .. basically a merchant named Kurtz does exactly what Marlon Brando did with a tribe in Africa and it ramped up profit and production. And Marlow ells his story from page I think like 20? The gimmick to the book is that it really is one giant quotation because it's one person telling the story, marlo. The redux version fills in a lot of blanks believe it or not.
That French colonization had a great influence on Vietnamese cuisine. Delicious coffee, and even better sandwiches on French bread are the most obvious examples
gotta admit this is true horror in its purest sense. the insightful look of psychological trauma and how it can slowly pull someone into the depths of madness can be far more frightening than any slasher. the whole film gives you the feeling of witnessing all these images some of which are horrible and some strangely beautiful thru the haze of a fevered dream. there’s a few times you’re not sure what is real or not real for the main character or maybe none of its real and it’s all a part of his mental break. thanx for choosing this one to dive into bro.
As many hidden metaphors as Kubrick's The Shining. Delve! For Literature fans, Apocalypse Now is based on Joseph Conrad's short novel "Heart of Darkness. Highly recommended. ( One of the best movies to see under the influence of Mary Jane)
You nailed it with referring to this film as an experience rather than a plot-driven vehicle....it's a movie you just get lost in. I'd say they don't make them like this anymore, but they hardly ever made them like this at any point in film history. Also, as a big De Palma fans, props for mentioning Casualties of War. That's a brilliant film, but brutally hard to watch...you know the part I"m talking about. I saw a recent interview with De Palma where he nearly broke down crying just discussing the events of the film.
Yes lee so glad you reviewed this masterpiece, one of the greatest films ever made, me and late father used to watch this film all the time and me and a guy I work with constantly quote this and other war films at work and drive other Co workers nuts over it 😆, platoon also is just amazing probably my favorite war film. Outside of Val Kilmers performance as Jim Morrison anytime I hear The End by The Doors I always think of this film.
Absolutely amazing movie, and true masterpiece. I used to watch it over and over again back in the day, there was just something about this film that made me want to come back to it for another watch. I remember how it was also a big reason why i started getting into researching behind the scenes stories and alternate versions of films, not just because of two different cuts of the film and everything that happened during production, but also because i kept trying to find the famous lost 289 minute workprint of the film, which eventually i did found, and it's still one of the most fascinating lost versions of any movie i've ever seen.
A miracle that the movie even made it to screens with all the production issues; recasting Harvey Kietel with Martin Sheen who was deep into his substance abuse and ended up with a heart attack (big reason he quit his partying), Marlon Brando continuing to be a pain in the ass similar to the ‘Godfather’, horrible hurricanes and storms destroying sets and Coppola nearly going insane
Watched it once when i was in college in my frathouse one time. I remember it was a very dark film. After watching your review, I think I will revisit it again. I remember it has Harrison Ford and Laurence Fishburne in one of their earlier film roles.
I have seen the original cut and the Redux in theatres. Such a stunning, immense work. Basically a road movie into hell, on a boat! Despite having seen it several times I still don't remember the entire order of events. Trippy business! Lee - have you seen Rumble Fish? Great Coppola, with an awesome performance by the mighty Matt Dillon.
I just saw Apocalypse Now Redux on Netflix last weekend and I have to say, it definitely is one of the best and scary war movies. And has one of the greatest posters ever. Definitely the best Vietnam movie and on par with the first 2 Godfather movies. The fact that it didn't win best picture frickin ridiculous.
Amazing how this film ever got made at all with all the production problems it had. Great on all levels especially the visuals. Best seen at the cinema with a good sound system.
This movie was excellent! War is probably my second favorite genre, aside from horror of course. Actually all great movies of any genre have a place in my heart.
This movie will get better every single time you watch it. There’s a reason it’s status as an all time great continues to go up over time. It seems that critics are starting to even consider this Coppola’s best film, even surpassing The Godfather movies. I concur
I don't have that many action/war movies but I do have Apocalypse Now 2 disc DVD edition but I haven't seen it yet lol. Good review of this historic film and cool video Lee!👍
The redux version is definitely my favorite cut of the film. Clocking in at 3:16:09, you really get immersed into it. I also love longer cuts of movies. Which version did you watch? The theatrical, Redux or Final Cut?
The Playboy Bunny scene is my favorite. I think it shows how men, especially in such a stressful situation as war, can be driven to act like animals by sexual desire.
The original theatrical cut is one of my top 3 films ever ... Death From Above ... 🚁 🔥 PS ... Hearts Of Darkness is the greatest movie documentary ever. Top video, bro ... 🐂
This is a movie where I knew of its existence (and had seen clips) but I think I didn't see it properly until Redux was released on DVD. I eventually got the Blu-ray with both the original and Redux and ended up preferring the shorter theatrical cut. When the Final Cut was announced, I thought it might be redundant but couldn't resist seeing it in a cinema session. Ended up glad I did and even bought the same edition on Blu to accompany my prior versions. I can see why Coppola prefers it as it's the perfect bridge between the theatrical and Redux, maintaining intensity as well as consistency.
I'm like you in this way, I guess. War films are ok, I just don't watch or buy them too often. "Apocalypse Now" is on my list of entries I dig. Also, when I was in, I believe, 9th or 10th grade, Vietnam War movies became " the hip thing", as far as movies were concerned. Witness the slew:"Hamburger Hill", "Platoon"(Little trivia here: Corey Glover, the lead singer of the awesome Living Colour, was in this.), and of course, my all-time favorite, "Full Metal Jacket". These 3 make the grade with me, as well. Although, I heard so many great things about "The Great Escape" and "The Dirty Dozen" from my late father, who himself was a Vietnam Vet(retired Lt. Col., Air Force), and a HUGE fan of war films, that I'm going to send away for them on DVD. The latter, two, of course centered around W.W. II("Schultz!" "Jawohl, Herr Kommandant!")
its funny cause i was just going over my fav war movies and Platoon and Full Metal are my fav from the 80s, Fury and 13 hours and Black HAWK down are my fav modern day, of course SP Ryan has got to be the most real war movie of all time, i just ordered 13 HOURS and Fury on 4k , i would say Apoc. now is very unique, it gave M . Sheen a nervous break down while filming, thts how crazy his character drove him.
Coppola had a seizure on the set of Apocalypse Now and Martin Sheen had a heart attack on the set of the movie and to back it all up Francis Ford Coppola threatened suicide several times during the making of the film
My introduction to this film, was the last 15 minutes of this film. It's was so captivating and disturbing at the same time. I totally agree this film has horror elements to it. It's the horror and darkness/insanity that can be found in mankind's souls. It is a masterpiece. That would be an interesting topic, talking about top ten or five directors who've directed multiple masterpieces or just one ..🤔 Is it even possible to find ten?
@@DrumdumsOfficialOn the other hand, my Uncle Jan, who died recently, thought it was the worst film of all time. Many times, when we would talk about this movie, a fight would sometimes break out.
Never too late to (Re)visit some classic. The question remains, which version Lee watched: TV, REDUX, FC? Hopefully at some day Lee finds time to (Re)visit the german cult classic BANG BOOM BANG. 😁😉
For this review, I watched the theatrical to keep it “proper”But definitely plan on diving into the other two versions. I will check out bang boom bang for sure!
it would be wonderful if Lee reviewed The Bridge on The River Kwai Lawrence of Arabia The Good The Bad and The Ugly The Wild Bunch Butch Cassidy and The Sundance Kid The Godfather The Godfather:Part II Taxi Driver Carrie(1976) The Indiana Jones trilogy Mad Max 2:The Road Warrior Blade Runner Goodfellas Total ReCall(1990) Unforgiven Jurassic Park Heat(1995) Casino Se7en Fight Club Saving Private Ryan Black Hawk Down The Lord of The Rings trilogy
I had a teacher that was in the Vietnam war and he told us of the wrong things they did during the war including raping girls! And how it changed everybody for the worst. It was an exercise in brutality.😳
@@DrumdumsOfficial aight I watched apocalypse now last night and plan to watch platoon tonight that heightens my since of security since I didn't fully enjoy apocalypse now lol
Apocalypse Now is one of the worst movies ever made...a ridiculous plot combined with terrible hokey special effects plus a total disregard for reality, military procedure and logistics punctuated by one of the most horrific real animal abuse scenes ever commissioned by a movie maker should create an experience that will make any person who respects the reality of this war want to vomit into their hat. One can only assume the success of the filmmakers past movies blessed him with enough wealth that no one would say no to his terrible ideas and the only reason he was successful initially is because he was limited by budget and did not have the Hollywood Community kissing his tail so he actually had to work with other people... I call it the "Lucas" effect😆
Get your stuff together bro. If you’re gonna review films know what you are talking about. An Island? What island does the film take place on? Robert Duvall did not win an Oscar for this. Nor was he nominated. Come on man.
Just following up, Duvall was nominated for best supporting actor for this. But he did not win. I got some of my information from the hearts of darkness doc, and I thought I stated that he was only nominated, but sometimes when you are in a rhythm you state things wrong unintentionally. I’ve done this with names in the past too.
@@DrumdumsOfficial if I came off as harsh I apologize. This film is my absolute favorite and I take it very seriously, which is what lead me to view your video. I appreciate any film buff producing content about movies. Your zeal and production value are admirable. I hope my tantrum doesn’t discourage you. Thanks.
Oh wow, this is your first viewing of Apocalypse Now?! Dude, you gotta check out Hearts of Darkness, the documentary about the making of the film. As great as Apocalypse Now is, Hearts of Darkness is WAY better!
@@DrumdumsOfficial if you like documentaries and you haven't seen it, I highly recommend the Ken Burns & Lynn Novick documentary on the Vietnam War. Like Apocalypse Now, though, it's a lot to take in and you gotta be in the right frame of mind for it. And the score by Trent Reznor & Atticus Ross is haunting... but I mean that in a good way.
There's nothing more haunting than the actual slaughter of the cow and Kurtz's death. And Harrison Ford's quote "You understand Captain that this mission does not exist, nor will it ever exist," still gives me the feels.
I had to do a double take in that scene. “Are they really doing what I think they’re doing?”
Terminate, with extreme prejudice
@@DrumdumsOfficial Part of the production deal struck with locals to film on their land included trading animals, including chickens and pigs, for slaughter, Coppola said. Two water buffalo were also promised.
"That was a big part of their compensation," he said.
After his wife, Eleanor, a documentary filmmaker, captured the locals' first water buffalo sacrifice, he decided to film the second, equally bloody and brutal slaughter for the final scenes of "Apocalypse Now." I did not direct it or anything, that was the way they do it," said Coppola, noting that he refused an offer to keep an extra water buffalo on standby if the first shoot didn't go to plan. "I'm not going to kill an animal for a movie; I'm not going to kill anything for any reason."
An out of control soldier would later be done to equally great effect in the Rambo films.
Francis Ford Coppola battling a seizure during the making of Apocalypse Now is very horrifying
This is one of my favorite movies ever. The story, the acting, the atmosphere - just amazing. Marlon Brando as Colonel Kurtz was terrific and I like very much the dialogue with Martin Sheen, as well as his monologue about the horror. Truly a masterpiece.
Brando is awful. He's always awful.
@@Nicolas.VincentIf Brando is so bad, then how did he win two Oscars.
Dennis Hopper worked with David Lynch
Dennis Hopper also went onto appearing in Speed(1994) and he worked with George A.Romero once
"You're an errand boy.....Sent by grocery clerks.....To collect the bill."
Amen, this is a horror film. Anybody that had served and been deployed overseas knows how this could happen anyone one of us at any point. They way Coppola captures the breakdown is remarkable.
Apocalypse Now was The first film to use the 70mm Dolby Stereo surround sound system.
Laurence Fishburne saved Emilio Estevez from dying in quicksand during some downtime, while this film was being made.
My version that I love the most of Apocalypse now is the redux version. I love how it adds the French settlers because a lot of people don't know about French colonization in Vietnam
I need to watch that version. I saw a little bit about it in hearts of darkness. Very interesting.
@@DrumdumsOfficial Joseph Conrad is the author of the original book heart of darkness. Basically replace the Vietnam setting with the ivory production industry out of Africa in the late 1800s. .. basically a merchant named Kurtz does exactly what Marlon Brando did with a tribe in Africa and it ramped up profit and production. And Marlow ells his story from page I think like 20? The gimmick to the book is that it really is one giant quotation because it's one person telling the story, marlo. The redux version fills in a lot of blanks believe it or not.
That French colonization had a great influence on Vietnamese cuisine. Delicious coffee, and even better sandwiches on French bread are the most obvious examples
gotta admit this is true horror in its purest sense. the insightful look of psychological trauma and how it can slowly pull someone into the depths of madness can be far more frightening than any slasher. the whole film gives you the feeling of witnessing all these images some of which are horrible and some strangely beautiful thru the haze of a fevered dream. there’s a few times you’re not sure what is real or not real for the main character or maybe none of its real and it’s all a part of his mental break. thanx for choosing this one to dive into bro.
As many hidden metaphors as Kubrick's The Shining. Delve! For Literature fans, Apocalypse Now is based on Joseph Conrad's short novel "Heart of Darkness. Highly recommended. ( One of the best movies to see under the influence of Mary Jane)
You nailed it with referring to this film as an experience rather than a plot-driven vehicle....it's a movie you just get lost in. I'd say they don't make them like this anymore, but they hardly ever made them like this at any point in film history. Also, as a big De Palma fans, props for mentioning Casualties of War. That's a brilliant film, but brutally hard to watch...you know the part I"m talking about. I saw a recent interview with De Palma where he nearly broke down crying just discussing the events of the film.
Yes lee so glad you reviewed this masterpiece, one of the greatest films ever made, me and late father used to watch this film all the time and me and a guy I work with constantly quote this and other war films at work and drive other Co workers nuts over it 😆, platoon also is just amazing probably my favorite war film. Outside of Val Kilmers performance as Jim Morrison anytime I hear The End by The Doors I always think of this film.
Oh man I love the smell of an Apocalypse now review in the morning it smells like victory :)
Haha love it!!
The tiger scene always got me. That's the most Jungle looking Jungle I've ever seen on film, proper primeval.
Absolutely amazing movie, and true masterpiece. I used to watch it over and over again back in the day, there was just something about this film that made me want to come back to it for another watch. I remember how it was also a big reason why i started getting into researching behind the scenes stories and alternate versions of films, not just because of two different cuts of the film and everything that happened during production, but also because i kept trying to find the famous lost 289 minute workprint of the film, which eventually i did found, and it's still one of the most fascinating lost versions of any movie i've ever seen.
I have a feeling this is one I’m going to watch a lot in the future. I just love watching amazing filmmaking.
A miracle that the movie even made it to screens with all the production issues; recasting Harvey Kietel with Martin Sheen who was deep into his substance abuse and ended up with a heart attack (big reason he quit his partying), Marlon Brando continuing to be a pain in the ass similar to the ‘Godfather’, horrible hurricanes and storms destroying sets and Coppola nearly going insane
Dang 😦
Laurence Fishburne was 14 when production began in 1976 and he lied about his age
"Saigon....shit, I'm still only in Saigon"....best opening ever.
2001, Alien, Apocalypse Now, and Lawrence of Arabia. These films will always be in my top 10 of all time. Cornerstones of cinema.
Watched it once when i was in college in my frathouse one time. I remember it was a very dark film. After watching your review, I think I will revisit it again. I remember it has Harrison Ford and Laurence Fishburne in one of their earlier film roles.
Make sure you watch it on a really good sound system. Makes it that much more immersive. And lights out.
I have seen the original cut and the Redux in theatres. Such a stunning, immense work. Basically a road movie into hell, on a boat! Despite having seen it several times I still don't remember the entire order of events. Trippy business!
Lee - have you seen Rumble Fish? Great Coppola, with an awesome performance by the mighty Matt Dillon.
I just saw Apocalypse Now Redux on Netflix last weekend and I have to say, it definitely is one of the best and scary war movies. And has one of the greatest posters ever. Definitely the best Vietnam movie and on par with the first 2 Godfather movies. The fact that it didn't win best picture frickin ridiculous.
This movie is so crazy. To me, there's a lot of horror elements in it.
This movie is beyond iconic.
Amazing how this film ever got made at all with all the production problems it had. Great on all levels especially the visuals. Best seen at the cinema with a good sound system.
I would love to see this on the big screen.
One of the all time greats! I love this movie and the 4K looks amazing!
Yes it does! Looks like the movie was filmed in 70 MM.
In The Godfather, Superman, Apocalypse Now, The Island of Dr. Moreau, The Score-Brando played outlaw, mysterious leader characters.
Thank you lee!!
You’re welcome my friend!
How bout that Horse Chop technique? 😢
Oof. 😬
This movie was excellent! War is probably my second favorite genre, aside from horror of course. Actually all great movies of any genre have a place in my heart.
Yes there are some amazing war movies out there. Platoon is probably my favorite.
The book heart of darkness is written by somebody with the last name Conrad. That is the book Apocalypse now is based on
You are correct sir.
Yup, Joseph Conrad. English wasn't even his first language and yet he wrote this really dense prose.
This movie to me about Insanity on different levels. To me I feel this movie is MUCH more frightening than most Horror movies.
I saw the apocalypse now redux on Netflix, and I was like, wow, what a masterpiece.
It is a masterpiece.
Francis Ford Coppola won a Palme d’Or award for his magnum opus Apocalypse Now and his next masterpiece Dracula is extremely good and a masterpiece
This movie will get better every single time you watch it. There’s a reason it’s status as an all time great continues to go up over time. It seems that critics are starting to even consider this Coppola’s best film, even surpassing The Godfather movies. I concur
One of the greatest movies of all time… thanks for the review
Thanks for watching!
I watched this movie for the first time ever last night.....Man, what a great movie. I can't believe I never saw it before.
I couldn't believe this was my first watch. It's a very powerful film.
I don't have that many action/war movies but I do have Apocalypse Now 2 disc DVD edition but I haven't seen it yet lol. Good review of this historic film and cool video Lee!👍
The redux version is definitely my favorite cut of the film. Clocking in at 3:16:09, you really get immersed into it. I also love longer cuts of movies. Which version did you watch? The theatrical, Redux or Final Cut?
Theatrical.
the budget for Apocalypse Now is $31.5 million dollars and it only grossed $100-$150 million dollars
I watched this years ago while having a few beers with my buddy, this film is insane....might watch it again tonight as it goes.
Come and See, Full Metal Jacket and Apocalypse Now are the best war movies ever made.
100% agreement!
I went through basic training. If you wanna know what basic training is like exactly, full metal jacket all the way.
@@DrumdumsOfficial I heard from my buddy who was also in training that R. Lee Ermey performed a very realistic drill sergeant.
DUDE!!! One of my top 10s of All Time!!!
The Playboy Bunny scene is my favorite. I think it shows how men, especially in such a stressful situation as war, can be driven to act like animals by sexual desire.
Yep. I was thinking that too.
The original theatrical cut is one of my top 3 films ever ... Death From Above ... 🚁 🔥
PS ... Hearts Of Darkness is the greatest movie documentary ever.
Top video, bro ... 🐂
Yes that documentary is so immersive.
This is a movie where I knew of its existence (and had seen clips) but I think I didn't see it properly until Redux was released on DVD. I eventually got the Blu-ray with both the original and Redux and ended up preferring the shorter theatrical cut.
When the Final Cut was announced, I thought it might be redundant but couldn't resist seeing it in a cinema session. Ended up glad I did and even bought the same edition on Blu to accompany my prior versions. I can see why Coppola prefers it as it's the perfect bridge between the theatrical and Redux, maintaining intensity as well as consistency.
I’m looking forward to checking out the other versions.
I'm like you in this way, I guess. War films are ok, I just don't watch or buy them too often. "Apocalypse Now" is on my list of entries I dig. Also, when I was in, I believe, 9th or 10th grade, Vietnam War movies became " the hip thing", as far as movies were concerned. Witness the slew:"Hamburger Hill", "Platoon"(Little trivia here: Corey Glover, the lead singer of the awesome Living Colour, was in this.), and of course, my all-time favorite, "Full Metal Jacket". These 3 make the grade with me, as well. Although, I heard so many great things about "The Great Escape" and "The Dirty Dozen" from my late father, who himself was a Vietnam Vet(retired Lt. Col., Air Force), and a HUGE fan of war films, that I'm going to send away for them on DVD. The latter, two, of course centered around W.W. II("Schultz!" "Jawohl, Herr Kommandant!")
Yeah I only watch them once in a blue moon. But there are some great ones for sure.
@@DrumdumsOfficial Agreed!
its funny cause i was just going over my fav war movies and Platoon and Full Metal are my fav from the 80s, Fury and 13 hours and Black HAWK down are my fav modern day, of course SP Ryan has got to be the most real war movie of all time, i just ordered 13 HOURS and Fury on 4k , i would say Apoc. now is very unique, it gave M . Sheen a nervous break down while filming, thts how crazy his character drove him.
Gotta branch out, Lee. I would LOVE to hear Drumdums take on all the classics. From Full Metal Jacket to Lethal Weapon. Doooooo It!! Lol
I love mixing it up and talking different genres from time to time. So definitely will.
@@DrumdumsOfficial Yes!! 😁😁🤘🤘
Your review is right on
Thank you!
Coppola had a seizure on the set of Apocalypse Now and Martin Sheen had a heart attack on the set of the movie and to back it all up Francis Ford Coppola threatened suicide several times during the making of the film
Yes I meant to mention Martin Sheen having a heart attack. Pretty stressful shoot I’d say.
@@DrumdumsOfficial exactly
Man I always wanted to watch this, I will soon!
I've never seen it. Don't get me wrong, I love Brando, but I don't know if I can stomach it.
Easily my favorite Vietnam movie because it juggles right and wrong and good and evil just like the war did itself.
Perfectly stated!
I watched the first hour, I was into it! Maybe I'll finish it today 🍿
My introduction to this film, was the last 15 minutes of this film. It's was so captivating and disturbing at the same time. I totally agree this film has horror elements to it. It's the horror and darkness/insanity that can be found in mankind's souls. It is a masterpiece. That would be an interesting topic, talking about top ten or five directors who've directed multiple masterpieces or just one ..🤔 Is it even possible to find ten?
That would be a tough top 10. Easy top five though.
@@DrumdumsOfficial Agreed top five would be easier.
Didnt Martin Sheen have a heart attack during this movie?
Yes he did.
This is my favorite movie of all time
"It smelled of Malaria............and Nightmares."
Hey can you follow Laurence fishburne's filmography and do cornbread Earl and Me next
One of the all time great war movies.
Indeed John!
@@DrumdumsOfficialOn the other hand, my Uncle Jan, who died recently, thought it was the worst film of all time. Many times, when we would talk about this movie, a fight would sometimes break out.
Never too late to (Re)visit some classic. The question remains, which version Lee watched: TV, REDUX, FC?
Hopefully at some day Lee finds time to (Re)visit the german cult classic BANG BOOM BANG. 😁😉
For this review, I watched the theatrical to keep it “proper”But definitely plan on diving into the other two versions. I will check out bang boom bang for sure!
@@DrumdumsOfficial It's just more madness and a little slower boat ride. I think the TV is still the most go to. Even with the Final Cut.
Which of the many versions did you watch?
Theatrical.
@@DrumdumsOfficial wise choice, the Redux is over 3 hours
Great movie! Recommend watching the 3 hour + version.
I plan on doing just that!
Absolutely epic movie!
it would be wonderful if Lee reviewed
The Bridge on The River Kwai
Lawrence of Arabia
The Good The Bad and The Ugly
The Wild Bunch
Butch Cassidy and The Sundance Kid
The Godfather
The Godfather:Part II
Taxi Driver
Carrie(1976)
The Indiana Jones trilogy
Mad Max 2:The Road Warrior
Blade Runner
Goodfellas
Total ReCall(1990)
Unforgiven
Jurassic Park
Heat(1995)
Casino
Se7en
Fight Club
Saving Private Ryan
Black Hawk Down
The Lord of The Rings trilogy
Not trying to be rude, but why not post this on his comment section? 🤷♂️
@@DrumdumsOfficial it’s only recommendations that I’m giving to be clear
I had a teacher that was in the Vietnam war and he told us of the wrong things they did during the war including raping girls! And how it changed everybody for the worst. It was an exercise in brutality.😳
Yes and casualties of war covers that subject beautifully.
@@DrumdumsOfficial when soldiers came back they were so horrified at what they saw they turned to drinking to block out what they witnessed.
Rambo:"The men who raped Vietnamese women were lowlife, hated and avoided by the other officers."
@@nicholasjanke3476 the teacher said she didn't have pubic hair! She was a girl not even a woman! Pedo rape!😠
Platoon or apocalypse now?? Can only chose one!
It's an easy pick for me. Platoon.
I loved this movie
Clint Eastwood turned down the role of Captain Willard because he felt the film was too dark
I heard that. And Harvey Keitel had the role but was fired.
@@DrumdumsOfficial exactly it sounded chaotic
Clint Eastwood got his chance to play an officer who served in Vietnam (Marsha Mason played his wife) in a film title I can't recall
Is it better than platoon
Platoon is my favorite Vietnam film, so no.
@@DrumdumsOfficial aight I watched apocalypse now last night and plan to watch platoon tonight that heightens my since of security since I didn't fully enjoy apocalypse now lol
👍💚
I think if you're going to watch one version, its the theatrical. Both the Redux and Final cut seem too bloated imo
Cody Leach talking smack about ya in a vid
Apocalypse Now is one of the worst movies ever made...a ridiculous plot combined with terrible hokey special effects plus a total disregard for reality, military procedure and logistics punctuated by one of the most horrific real animal abuse scenes ever commissioned by a movie maker should create an experience that will make any person who respects the reality of this war want to vomit into their hat. One can only assume the success of the filmmakers past movies blessed him with enough wealth that no one would say no to his terrible ideas and the only reason he was successful initially is because he was limited by budget and did not have the Hollywood Community kissing his tail so he actually had to work with other people... I call it the "Lucas" effect😆
It's Vietnam - haphazard, cruel, unnecessary, grandiose and amazing. Brando is still overrated as F.
You’ve only just now seen Apocalypse Now, that’s shocking! I’m a bit disappointed in you to be honest. (Joke)
There’s always one movie in every genre that slips by everyone. And I’ve seen a lot of war movies. But it is a crime that I missed this one.
Get your stuff together bro. If you’re gonna review films know what you are talking about. An Island? What island does the film take place on? Robert Duvall did not win an Oscar for this. Nor was he nominated. Come on man.
Not even mad. Thank you for the constructive criticism. I don’t always get it right. But I try to learn from past mistakes. Thanks again.
Just following up, Duvall was nominated for best supporting actor for this. But he did not win. I got some of my information from the hearts of darkness doc, and I thought I stated that he was only nominated, but sometimes when you are in a rhythm you state things wrong unintentionally. I’ve done this with names in the past too.
@@DrumdumsOfficial if I came off as harsh I apologize. This film is my absolute favorite and I take it very seriously, which is what lead me to view your video. I appreciate any film buff producing content about movies. Your zeal and production value are admirable. I hope my tantrum doesn’t discourage you. Thanks.
@@johnsobs9579 No problem at all man. I have films that I hold near and dear as well and I can get defensive of them when someone gets the info wrong.
Oh wow, this is your first viewing of Apocalypse Now?! Dude, you gotta check out Hearts of Darkness, the documentary about the making of the film. As great as Apocalypse Now is, Hearts of Darkness is WAY better!
And clearly I should have watched the full video before posting that comment LOL. Ah well...
@@MisanthropieceTheater Haha yeah that doc is amazing.
@@DrumdumsOfficial if you like documentaries and you haven't seen it, I highly recommend the Ken Burns & Lynn Novick documentary on the Vietnam War. Like Apocalypse Now, though, it's a lot to take in and you gotta be in the right frame of mind for it. And the score by Trent Reznor & Atticus Ross is haunting... but I mean that in a good way.
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