It's hard to find a realistic war movie, but since Platoon is partially based on Oliver Stone's own experiences in Vietnam, it makes this movie well worth the 1 hour and 53 minutes, despite its brutally honest depictions of a war lost.
This review of Platoon (1986) was written by James B on 10 Nov 2010.
Platoon has generally received very positive reviews.
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