Review of The Killing Fields (1984) by Steven V — 12 Jun 2008
The direction by Roland Joffé along with the Oscar-winning cinematography by Chris Menges bring the story to vivid life. There are a few times when the music distracts but, thankfully, those instances are the exception rather than the rule.
The ending sequence, featuring John Lennon's "Imagine", is particularly touching though now bitterly ironic given Haing S. Ngor's murder a dozen years after this film. This is a compelling story of hope in the face of tyranny.
This review of The Killing Fields (1984) was written by Steven V on 12 Jun 2008.
The Killing Fields has generally received very positive reviews.
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