An effectively deep and honest war movie driven by the outstanding acting ensemble, especially Berenger and Dafoe. It succeeds in demonstrating how war requires more than a fight with the enemy, but also a fight with each soldier's moral standing.
This review of Platoon (1986) was written by Stephen M on 09 Aug 2010.
Platoon has generally received very positive reviews.
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