Review of Hearts and Minds (1974) by Luc L — 04 Aug 2014
People sometimes ask me why I love films so much. I would list this film as one of the reasons why I think film is such a fantastic art form and an important medium. It's a documentary about the Vietnam War released either shortly before or shortly after the Vietnam War was officially over.
It is probably one of the most definitive films on the subject whether documentary or narrative feature. It is shocking, heart-wrenching, devastating and thought-provoking. And also, sadly still timely since the U.
S. government apparently still hasn't learned its lesson. We still have fear-peddling war-mongers and war profiteers in places of power all over the world. The Vietnam War has been over for 40 years now (I've been there.
..beautiful country) yet its lessons still ring true today as it were back then.
This review of Hearts and Minds (1974) was written by Luc L on 04 Aug 2014.
Hearts and Minds has generally received very positive reviews.
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