At the film's premiere at Cannes, I saw the confusion begin. Although Apocalypse Now is not a great movie, it shows a still-impressive, politically inspired ambition -- a reminder of why film culture matters. Apocalypse Now movie reviews & Metacritic score: During the Vietnam War, Captain Willard is sent on a Well, my favorite movie of all time is Apocalypse Now.

This disturbing vision of the harrowing effects of war and violence continues to shock and haunt. Flawed but staggering cinema, the unforgettable Apocalypse Now setpieces are extraordinary (and so ingrained in the popular consciousness they've. Apocalypse Now is considered one of the best war films ever made and here are my thoughts on it!

Apocalypse Now

SPOILER WARNING: This review contains some spoilers for the. Read Common Sense Media's Apocalypse Now review, age rating, and parents guide. Francis Ford Coppola's Apocalypse Now takes us on Captain Benjamin Willard's journey into Cambodia where he is sent to "terminate with extreme prejudice" the once brilliant Colonel Kurtz. Martin Sheen in Apocalypse Now (United Artists). The second-to-last comment made by Colonel Walter E. More important, this Apocalypse Now retains the center-can't-hold insanity of its onscreen journey (and the offscreen legend of behind-the-scenes creative mayhem) that has always made this movie feel like a singular cinematic fever dream.

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If anything, seeing this New Hollywood landmark/last gasp in such a. They illuminated our times, and we can now see that Apocalypse Now is not merely the greatest film to come out of the Vietnam experience but one of the great works about the madness of our times. He immediately followed the early morning preview screening of Apocalypse Now at Cannes with a.

MRQE Metric: See what the critics had to say and watch the trailer. Apocalypse Now—Original Extended Trailer There's some cool music in this trailer—The Doors and The Stones—and it hits some of the movie's big highlights More Apocalypse Now Artwork with Helicopters This is another close-up image of some of the promotional art for the movie, featuring. "Apocalypse Now" was worth the wait. Director Francis Coppola; Producer Francis Coppola; Writer John Milius. The plot revolves around Special Operator Benjamin L.