Review of Apocalypse Now (1979) by Ryan B — 29 Nov 2014
With crisp, searing visuals, unsettling audio and a remarkable cast to boot, Francis Ford Coppola's Apocalypse Now (1979) is not only a '70s classic, but an overall masterpiece of American cinema.
Known as one of the most haunting portrayals of the Vietnam War (although, in my opinion, it is on par with Stanley Kubrick's 1987 film Full Metal Jacket), Apocalypse Now delivers its dark themes aggressively with great direction (e.
G. the perfect chiaroscure shots, particularly those that depict Marlon Brando's enigmatic character, Colonel E. Kurtz) and great editing (e.g. the fading techniques used and brilliant cuts).
This review of Apocalypse Now (1979) was written by Ryan B on 29 Nov 2014.
Apocalypse Now has generally received very positive reviews.
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