Lamneth08 Posted September 17, 2008 Share Posted September 17, 2008 I forgot how great this was Any fans? The characters come across as so believable ...no sugar coating the horrors of what must have gone on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Analog_Kid Posted September 17, 2008 Share Posted September 17, 2008 never seen it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiscipleofLerxst Posted September 17, 2008 Share Posted September 17, 2008 Great movie...amazing musical score....sad, statling, scary, enraging...great characters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Aubrey Posted September 17, 2008 Share Posted September 17, 2008 God, I hate that movie! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ancient Ways Posted September 17, 2008 Share Posted September 17, 2008 QUOTE (Jack Aubrey @ Sep 17 2008, 07:32 PM) God, I hate that movie! Really? I enjoyed. I have nothing to go on to consider if it is realistic or not but it was enjoyable as a movie. It was also before we realized that you had to be very careful with Stone's movies since he began to care more about espousing certain political viewpoints than entertaining. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Aubrey Posted September 17, 2008 Share Posted September 17, 2008 QUOTE (Ancient Ways @ Sep 17 2008, 07:43 PM) QUOTE (Jack Aubrey @ Sep 17 2008, 07:32 PM) God, I hate that movie! Really? I enjoyed. I have nothing to go on to consider if it is realistic or not but it was enjoyable as a movie. It was also before we realized that you had to be very careful with Stone's movies since he began to care more about espousing certain political viewpoints than entertaining. I think it's an insult to the brave men who served in Viet Nam. You can be opposed to the war all you want and that's fine, but depicting those men as a bunch of child-raping hooch burners disgusts me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mara Posted September 18, 2008 Share Posted September 18, 2008 QUOTE (Ancient Ways @ Sep 17 2008, 06:43 PM) QUOTE (Jack Aubrey @ Sep 17 2008, 07:32 PM) God, I hate that movie! Really? I enjoyed. I have nothing to go on to consider if it is realistic or not but it was enjoyable as a movie. It was also before we realized that you had to be very careful with Stone's movies since he began to care more about espousing certain political viewpoints than entertaining. I loved it. I don't find it at all dishonorable to Vietnam veterans. Like you, I can't vouch for the accuracy, but I did enjoy it. Barber's "Adagio For Strings" is one of the most beautiful pieces of music ever written, period. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReRushed Posted September 18, 2008 Share Posted September 18, 2008 I'm with Mr. Aubrey. It's highly overrated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mara Posted September 18, 2008 Share Posted September 18, 2008 (edited) QUOTE (Jack Aubrey @ Sep 17 2008, 06:58 PM) QUOTE (Ancient Ways @ Sep 17 2008, 07:43 PM) QUOTE (Jack Aubrey @ Sep 17 2008, 07:32 PM) God, I hate that movie! Really? I enjoyed. I have nothing to go on to consider if it is realistic or not but it was enjoyable as a movie. It was also before we realized that you had to be very careful with Stone's movies since he began to care more about espousing certain political viewpoints than entertaining. I think it's an insult to the brave men who served in Viet Nam. You can be opposed to the war all you want and that's fine, but depicting those men as a bunch of child-raping hooch burners disgusts me. Some of them were (My Lai?), and those individuals had no business being in the US Armed Services to begin with. The vast majority of them were honorable men. The movie depicted both sides. Having said that, it's the only Oliver Stone movie I've liked. Most of them I haven't even seen. I do not like to be clobbered over the head with anyone's agenda thinly disguised as "entertainment" , thank you very much. Edited September 18, 2008 by Marathonist Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lamneth08 Posted September 18, 2008 Author Share Posted September 18, 2008 QUOTE (Jack Aubrey @ Sep 17 2008, 06:58 PM) QUOTE (Ancient Ways @ Sep 17 2008, 07:43 PM) QUOTE (Jack Aubrey @ Sep 17 2008, 07:32 PM) God, I hate that movie! Really? I enjoyed. I have nothing to go on to consider if it is realistic or not but it was enjoyable as a movie. It was also before we realized that you had to be very careful with Stone's movies since he began to care more about espousing certain political viewpoints than entertaining. I think it's an insult to the brave men who served in Viet Nam. You can be opposed to the war all you want and that's fine, but depicting those men as a bunch of child-raping hooch burners disgusts me. The drug use during Vietnam was well known and the child-rape scene was just one piece of the film. I think it's a stretch to judge the whole movie based on that. It had both good characters and bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Aubrey Posted September 18, 2008 Share Posted September 18, 2008 QUOTE (Lamneth08 @ Sep 17 2008, 08:41 PM) QUOTE (Jack Aubrey @ Sep 17 2008, 06:58 PM) QUOTE (Ancient Ways @ Sep 17 2008, 07:43 PM) QUOTE (Jack Aubrey @ Sep 17 2008, 07:32 PM) God, I hate that movie! Really? I enjoyed. I have nothing to go on to consider if it is realistic or not but it was enjoyable as a movie. It was also before we realized that you had to be very careful with Stone's movies since he began to care more about espousing certain political viewpoints than entertaining. I think it's an insult to the brave men who served in Viet Nam. You can be opposed to the war all you want and that's fine, but depicting those men as a bunch of child-raping hooch burners disgusts me. The drug use during Vietnam was well known and the child-rape scene was just one piece of the film. I think it's a stretch to judge the whole movie based on that. It had both good characters and bad. I'm not telling anyone that they shouldn't like it, I'm just telling you why I don't. OK? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ancient Ways Posted September 18, 2008 Share Posted September 18, 2008 QUOTE (Jack Aubrey @ Sep 17 2008, 07:58 PM) QUOTE (Ancient Ways @ Sep 17 2008, 07:43 PM) QUOTE (Jack Aubrey @ Sep 17 2008, 07:32 PM) God, I hate that movie! Really? I enjoyed. I have nothing to go on to consider if it is realistic or not but it was enjoyable as a movie. It was also before we realized that you had to be very careful with Stone's movies since he began to care more about espousing certain political viewpoints than entertaining. I think it's an insult to the brave men who served in Viet Nam. You can be opposed to the war all you want and that's fine, but depicting those men as a bunch of child-raping hooch burners disgusts me. I remember the rape scene in Casualties of War with Michael J fox and Sean Penn. I don't remember a rape scene in Platoon. it's been a while since I've seen it though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Did Lee Squat? Posted September 18, 2008 Share Posted September 18, 2008 I'm curious about this movie but I've never seen it. If it's anything like Apocalypse Now, I'll probably love it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormtron Posted September 18, 2008 Share Posted September 18, 2008 I've seen it a few times, and while I liked it, I never went out and bought it or anything. Apocalypse Now, on the other hand...I've got like 5 different versions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pedro2112 Posted September 18, 2008 Share Posted September 18, 2008 I liked it for the action and the great acting. It was very far from accurate, however. Not as bad as "The Green Berets," but still not very accurate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tel Posted September 18, 2008 Share Posted September 18, 2008 found this film hard to watch,a bit near the knuckle i suppose. full metal jacket was a better film for this genre imo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shifty Posted September 20, 2008 Share Posted September 20, 2008 Not my fav Vietnam film but I did enjoy it. Been a long time since I watched it though. As a Living Colour fan, it was cool to see Corey Glover make an appearance in this film. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Posted September 20, 2008 Share Posted September 20, 2008 I like this one but my all time favourite war movie is Saving Private Ryan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slusho Posted September 20, 2008 Share Posted September 20, 2008 Second only to "Full Metal Jacket" in my opinion. You can't top Kubrick's mastery when it comes to movies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ancient Ways Posted September 20, 2008 Share Posted September 20, 2008 QUOTE (pedro2112 @ Sep 18 2008, 02:27 AM) I liked it for the action and the great acting. It was very far from accurate, however. Not as bad as "The Green Berets," but still not very accurate. The Green Berets was a horrible flick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steevo Posted September 20, 2008 Share Posted September 20, 2008 QUOTE (Lamneth08 @ Sep 18 2008, 11:16 AM)I forgot how great this was Any fans? The characters come across as so believable ...no sugar coating the horrors of what must have gone on. I saw it at the cinema and it had some cred at the time but that was then. Probably some good scenes in there still, havent seen it for ages. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WCFIELDS Posted September 21, 2008 Share Posted September 21, 2008 Great movie..........seen it a few times......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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