I recently revisited one of my favourite films, Coppola's Apocalypse Now. It was the Final Cut so there were new things to see, namely, I think, the French family plantation section. I'm convinced I've never seen that before.
Couldn't spot anything else but it is a long flick. My favourite element is Martin Sheen's narration (it certainly sounds like him). I could listen to it all day long, especially as it fades out as the scene takes over.
The dialogue in general is just fabulous, even beyond the famous I love the Smell of Napalm ....
A great little line, one of many, is in the narration:
"Air Mobile (pronounced mobul), well, those boys just couldn't stay put!"
A superb movie: riveting, shocking, hypnotizing. Realistic? That I don't know.
Do you like it readers? Are you a fan of Coppola?
One of my favorites. The other significant addition, I believe, is all that time with the Playmates at that muddy camp in the rain.
ReplyDeleteEmbarassed to say, I've never seen it.
ReplyDeleteI know, I know, but that's how it is.
Must see it in 2026.