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Apocalypse Now Redux

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Secret ops assassin Captain Willard (Martin Sheen) is sent on a mission up a river during the Vietnam War to "terminate with extreme prejudice" the errant Colonel Kurtz (Marlon Brando). In addition to being re-edited with the new footage, the film has been completely restored, converted to digital, and reprinted by dye-transfer, improving color reproduction.
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The additional footage slows down the movie somewhat (some say the new cut is inferior to the original), but Apocalypse Now Redux is still a great piece of cinema.

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Amy Taubin Village Voice 09/22/2024
Apocalypse has the expressive extravagance of a Wagner opera-and not merely because the swooping helicopter scene is set to the "Ride of the Valkyries." Go to Full Review Geoff Andrew Time Out 09/22/2024
It's wonderful to see this hallucinatory folly-cum-near masterpiece again on the big screen. Go to Full Review Moira MacDonald Seattle Times 09/22/2024
Coppola's sprawling, harrowing war story is not to be missed. Go to Full Review Urban Cinefile Critics Urban Cinefile 09/22/2024
This is still magnificent filmmaking and story-telling on every level. Apocalypse Now is one of the great films because it is about every war ever fought and at the same time is about much more than men in combat. Go to Full Review Adrian Turner Radio Times 09/22/2024
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Whether the additional scenes greatly enhance an already exhilirating experience is debatable, but they are certainly worth the wait. Go to Full Review Kevin Lally Film Journal International 09/22/2024
No matter what you may think of Brando's eccentric interpretation of the demented Kurtz, you can't take your eyes off him. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Dean S Dec 21 This film is a masterpiece! Not sure if the added scenes were needed and personally I prefer the original cinema cut! The new scenes do slow the pacing of the film down especially the French plantation scenes which are slow and unnecessary, that said it’s still an unmissable watch and head and shoulders above anything released today! 10/10 5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ See more Taiga B Jul 30 What a cinematic masterpiece. This movie represents well the harsh reality of war, with the redux version adding even more to the story. The colours and scenery in the movie is amazing, something that could never be replicated to this day. I think the addition of the French colonials is a great touch. It shows a failing empire not being able to let go, maybe a sign and warning to America. It has a great message, great acting and most importantly it's a great adventure. See more David F @dfulmer Jul 20 This is basically a perfect film. An adaptation of Joseph Conrad’s Heart of Darkness, it dissects the Vietnam War and war itself through a surrealistic cinematic journey up the river into Cambodia. We’re on a special mission to terminate, with extreme prejudice, the command of a once illustrious American officer whose gone native or gone crazy but in any case must be dealt with. Along the way we experience some of the greatest filmmaking ever as the crew of a little plastic boat encounter native people, scenes of battle, Playboy Bunny performances, and even a tiger. This version is Coppola’s second try with this material and it’s amazing. So much here to think about, incredible imagery, and profound filmmaking. See more Joe K Mar 14 More like apocalypse now! See more Jacob B Mar 3 “Heart of Darkness” tale set during the Vietnam War. A nightmarish fever dream and a cinematic masterpiece that still grabs me by the throat every time I watch it. See more Shawn R @satiable Mar 1 Martin Sheen's best work.. epic masterpiece! See more Read all reviews
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Francis Ford Coppola

Director

Marlon Brando

Colonel Walter E. Kurtz

Robert Duvall

Lieutenant Colonel Bill Kilgore

Martin Sheen

Captain Benjamin L. Willard

Frederic Forrest

Chef

Albert Hall

Chief Phillips

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Synopsis Secret ops assassin Captain Willard (Martin Sheen) is sent on a mission up a river during the Vietnam War to "terminate with extreme prejudice" the errant Colonel Kurtz (Marlon Brando). In addition to being re-edited with the new footage, the film has been completely restored, converted to digital, and reprinted by dye-transfer, improving color reproduction.
Director
Francis Ford Coppola
Producer
Francis Ford Coppola
Screenwriter
Francis Ford Coppola, John Milius, Joseph Conrad, Francis Ford Coppola, Michael Herr
Distributor
Miramax Films
Production Co
Zoetrope Studios, American Zoetrope
Rating
R (Language|Disturbing Violent Images|Sexual Content|Some Drug Use)
Genre
War, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Aug 3, 2001, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Jun 14, 2014
Runtime
3h 22m
Sound Mix
Dolby Stereo, Dolby A, Surround, Dolby Digital, Dolby SR
Aspect Ratio
Scope (2.35:1)
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