Apocalypse Now

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Colin S Apocalypse Now is a film that draws you in the moment the first scene opens with the burning jungle and the music of "The End" by The Doors. Director Coppola shows the craziness of war through the journey of Captain Willard and the cinematography is brilliant. Everything seems heavy as the helicopter attack plays "Ride of the Valkyries" to Kurtz's eventual death. The cinematography and sound make you feel it was real and like you were there. 4.5 stars for the raw emotion, brilliant visuals, and the way it depicts the madness of war. Rated 4.5/5 Stars •  Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 10/22/25 Full Review Daniel N I've never understood why this movie has such a cult following. It is one of the most boring movies of all time. Literally nothing happens. There's a 5 minute chopper battle and a couple amusing one-liners, but otherwise it's just 2+ hours of people sitting around talking. From a purely entertainment point of view it's rubbish. Had to force myself watch it over several sittings, just to get to the end. Rated 1/5 Stars •  Rated 1 out of 5 stars 09/27/25 Full Review אופק א Apocalypse Now: The Great Disappointment ​I honestly don't understand why people love this movie so much. This film is mostly pure boredom. There are a few interesting moments, but they are rare and don't justify the rest of the viewing experience. ​Despite the widespread admiration from critics and its status as a cult film, for many viewers—including serious film enthusiasts—Apocalypse Now simply doesn't live up to the hype. The film's deliberate and slow pace, which was originally intended to build psychological tension, feels mostly exhausting and tedious. The journey up the river, which is supposed to be the heart of the film, is a prolonged sequence of scenes that, while visually impressive, barely move the plot forward. The film drags on for many hours, and the disjointed narrative can cause even the most patient viewer to completely lose interest. ​When the grueling journey finally comes to an end and the viewer at last meets the iconic character of Colonel Kurtz, that expectation is shattered. Instead of a powerful climax or a thrilling physical confrontation, what we get are prolonged and philosophical scenes where Marlon Brando mumbles unclear monologues in semi-darkness. What is meant to be the great "horror" becomes an anticlimactic resolution that reinforces the feeling that the entire long and exhausting journey didn't lead to a satisfying answer. The film demands immense endurance from the viewer and ultimately leaves them with the feeling that it is too long, too convoluted, and most of all, disappointing until the very end. But at the end of the day, it's not a bad movie, but it's not for everyone. Rated 2.5/5 Stars •  Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 09/14/25 Full Review Calum J This movie will pull you from reality and set you in the dark despair that is war a genuine stray from. The Hollywood good feeling war movies of the present a true physiological thriller to leave you on edge and almost uncomfortable reality of the affects of mortal combat Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/06/25 Full Review Al V The absurdity and hypocrisy of war captured perfectly. Like many soldiers, Kurtz probably wanted something more profound, but what he encountered was the aggressive emptiness of a war with no meaning, in a place he didn't belong, against a people that had a purpose. A masterpiece. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/22/25 Full Review Mike S. Classic for a reason. A must see. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/20/25 Full Review Read all reviews

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