Review of Apocalypse Now (1979) by Tom Huddleston for Time Out — 24 May 2011
As befits both its tortuous hand-to-mouth genesis and the devastating conflict it reflects, this is a film of pure sensation, dazzling audiences with light and noise, laying bare the stark horror – and unimaginable thrill – of combat.
And therein lies the true heart of darkness: if war is hell and heaven intertwined, where does morality fit in? And, in the final apocalyptic analysis, will any of it matter?
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This review of Apocalypse Now (1979) was written by Tom Huddleston and published by Time Out on 24 May 2011.
Apocalypse Now has generally received very positive reviews.
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