Review of Southern Comfort (1981) by Ed A — 20 Jan 2009

When I first saw this film in my early teens it freaked me out, with.

It's foreboding sense of doom, and over the years I have enjoyed the.

Movie a few more times. Now as an adult who has seen many many films.

And understand more about the making of them I still find myself drawn.

To this movie. What is basically a state guard training mission gone.

Wrong is wrought for every bit of emotion in a dank dark gloomy setting.

Thats creates a claustrophobic atmosphere. As thing go from bad to.

Worse on the mission when the ridiculously under trained guard go about.

Their mission in the Bayou and encounter the indidous people there is.

Only one real outcome. What is essentially an ensemble piece with the.

Guard and one hillbilly is played out well with all the characters.

Given a chance to flourish and here Powers Booth and Keith Carradine.

Are particularly impressive. With a nod of the head to 'Delivernce' and.

'Apocalypse Now' This is a great little thriller.