Review of The Deer Hunter (1978) by Matan S — 14 Mar 2011

Haunting and horrifying and in a way a hoax... Underlines the unimaginable horrors of war like a few other films.

This review of The Deer Hunter (1978) was written by Matan S on 14 Mar 2011.

The Deer Hunter has generally received very positive reviews.

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