Review of The Deer Hunter (1978) by Dylan M — 13 Nov 2012

Raw and visceral. A non standard Vietnam war story with some of the most tense moments I can remember in film. Di di mau! MAU!

This review of The Deer Hunter (1978) was written by Dylan M on 13 Nov 2012.

The Deer Hunter has generally received very positive reviews.

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