Review of Apocalypse Now (1979) by Branham N — 26 Aug 2013

Powerful and darkly mysterious. A grand character study on a spectacular scale.

This review of Apocalypse Now (1979) was written by Branham N on 26 Aug 2013.

Apocalypse Now has generally received very positive reviews.

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