Review of Apocalypse Now (1979) by William R — 08 Jul 2014

Disturbing, enthralling and unforgettable war masterpiece.

This review of Apocalypse Now (1979) was written by William R on 08 Jul 2014.

Apocalypse Now has generally received very positive reviews.

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Apocalypse Now is a masterpiece. This movie isn't an adaptation of the novella Heart of Darkness by Joseph Conrad…

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By Michael Wood (11) for The New York Review of Books (223) on 03 Apr 2018

The film holds together well enough until it reaches its final muddle, and it has scenes and moments unequaled in recent European or American movies…

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By Coollogin (5) on 20 Nov 2019

Best movie about war, most atmospheric and 3rd best movie of all time overall (in my opinion)…

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By Hoofhearted (2) on 26 Jan 2019

A pretentious load of nonsense, badly acted and full of ham-acting performances…

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By Amh04 (2) on 04 Aug 2020

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By Tyrone P (12) on 14 Oct 2018

Amazing, one of the best films ever made…

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By Jason W (956) on 08 Sep 2018

The actors were stoned during filming. The script didn't exist. Real corpses were used instead of props…

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By Unclewillard (169) on 14 Mar 2019

THE Vietnam movie, yet it's below Inside Out? I struggle to see the logic in that, given the scope and magnitude of this movie…

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