Review of The Killing Fields (1984) by Mikhail B — 02 Apr 2012
A carefully designed touching movie about an American journalist and his Cambodian guide who get into the whirlpool of Khmer Rouge revolt in Cambodia, and become separated. As the American returns back to the comfort of his New York flat, he agonises about his friend's situation who is basically left to die in the Khmer Rouge's captivity.
When getting his Pulitzer Prize, he points at his allegedly dead friend as the main source of his journalistic success and makes himself heard by people who came across a person by the same name in a Red Cross camp near Thailand, which leads to the unlikely reunion of the old friends.
A wonderful historical and political movie built over a strong lyrical story and creditworthy performance by Sam Waterston.
This review of The Killing Fields (1984) was written by Mikhail B on 02 Apr 2012.
The Killing Fields has generally received very positive reviews.
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