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Summary: humanity, frailty, etc...
Review: This movie is about man and his inherant condition of weakness not rat-a-tat watch the GI's bleeed war. If you liked born on the 4th then you will probably like this.. very though provoking, doesn't pull punches. After watching this platoon seems soft "GI's are the best, they can take anything.." right right.
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Summary: deer hunter
Review: I read a review for the Deer Hunter saying that it is boring, And all i have to say to that reviewer... STOP REVIEWING. This is one of the most moving experiences of all time. THE DEER HUNTER is long yes (3 hours) but all i ask is youy watch the whole thing.1 hour: The wedding, getting ready for the war 2 hour: Vietnam 3 hour: the Aftermath of the war Watching this film will bring tears to your eyes.
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Summary: In a way... i haven't seen this film yet
Review: I haven't seen this film... but i like the reviewer that talked about Casino instead of The Deer Hunter... i gave this 3 stars, cause its average... i did see the film, but i was too dumb at the time to understand it, so i will see it again and probably change my rating... looks good though.
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Summary: You want to see this movie
Review: This is a great movie and most certainly deserved the oscar for best picture in 1978. Not to mention it is Michael Cimino's second and he makes it his best directorial entry. A group of Pennsylvania Deer Hunters who are also industrial workers in a factory enlist and go fight in the Vietnam conflict. If you are a fan of great cinematography you will love this picture because it offers the gallery of beautiful countryside landscapes and and excellent score to go along with them. Robert De Niro is great(in his favorite role as an actor) That was a qoute made by himself in his biography The Untouchable. The Vietnam scenes are remotley disturbing when they introduce the "Russian Roliet" to the soldiers. It is also an opprotunity to see Christopher Walken in his oscar winning performance. Please at least rent this or even better! next time it is on AMC take a look at it. You won't regret it or feel cheated
Directed by Michael Cimino
Robert De Niro, Christopher Walken, Meryl Streep, and John Savage.
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Summary: Robert de Niro is amazing, as always.
Review: Casino is truly a masterpiece with a wonderful theme and a great cast.
Full of suspense and action with a very human side to it. Robert de Niro is outstanding, and demonstrates, again, that he is one of the best actors of all time. Martin Scorsese alsop shines with this wonderful direction. A must see and must HAVE.
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Summary: Great Movie...Bad Film Transfer
Review: I really , really like this movie. The movie itself gets 5 stars, but I have to say this DVD version, is extremely inferior. The picture quality is used VHS caliber, and the sound is as shabby. A film of this magnitude, one which won a
couple of Academy Awards and was nominated for a few more. (It
won for Best Picture) should have been done a lot better. I would hold out for a remastered version and express those feelings to the studio.
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Summary: A Great film
Review: This movie is worth the viewing, actually worth several viewings. Although I cant say I totally relate, as a veteran of our most recent war, I can empathize with many of the emotions DeNiros character feels upon his homecoming (although I wont even pretend that I experienced anything even remotely close to what he did). Although not a big Meryl Streep fan, her performance was outstanding to such a level, that it didnt really seem like acting. It seemed like life, recorded, which is what makes a movie believable. Walkins performance was also very good, although I must admit, I wish his character could have had a happier ending, but that was part of the point. This movie has an important distinction from most war movies. Usually a few side characters die, but in the end the hero meets up with his love and everything is happy. There is SOME of that in the filme, but it also shows what life is like after the war for those who were left behind, and those who made it through, but just barely. All in all just an outstanding, very believable movie. My only criticism would probably be the wedding scene but that is mostly due to my short attention span, it seemed very long. But I know many reviewers would argue that that was where we gain insight into the community and its people etc etc. All in all, highly recommended. If you are not into older films, you may want to rent it first before purchasing, cause chances are you will either really like it, or not like it at all.
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Summary: "THIS IS THIS"!
Review: I'm not going to go off on a long diatribe on the metits of this film, or get into any philosophical debate of it or war. I just have to wonder if you HAD TO BE BORN IN THE 50's to REALIZE
WHAT THIS FILM IS ALL ABOUT? The people that even mention it's length negitively or try & pull it apart emotionally or have any problem with this film at ALL have MATCHSTICK SIZED BRAINs & THE EMOTIONS OF A COCKROACH. Come on folks, this is one of the greatest films ever directed/acted/produced/edited/filmed, whatever. Don't even give me the "Russian Roulette" crapola, every GREAT movie has a 'trigger' and if you are not emotionally effected by
the performancs of DeNiro/Walken/Savage/Cazale/Strep/DeZunda then you must be absolutely brain dead & have the attention span of a flea! Don't you get it? "THIS IS THIS"!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Summary: One of the best films ever made
Review: When I first started the movie I was expecting lots of combat and time in Viet Nam. The movie was almost 1/3 into it and they still had not gone to war but I was so compelled. I was compelled by the characters and the friendship. When they finally get to Nam there was not really much combat in the movie. It all centered around a game of Russian Roulette in a remote part of the jungle. One of my favorite scenes is when De Niro ends the game. The movie then continues to compel me to watch. I was surprised and sad by the end of the movie. Probably one of the most intense scenes ever in film. Highly recommend to those who want to see a very well made movie that focuses on the characters and not for those who just want a lot of combat.
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Summary: THIS ONE STRUCK A NERVE - PURE DISGUST!
Review: "The Deer Hunter" is one of those films that, once seen, lingers in the recesses of your mind. It's a powerful, painful reminder of the Vietnam fiasco that doomed American POW's to a haunted hell of torture and torment, with ultimately, no vindication for their suffrage. This is truly an American classic and one which deserves far better than what it current has been given on DVD.
TRANSFER: PURE JUNK! Not even anamorphic, the 2:35:1 picture is marred by digital artifacts, edge enhancement, pixelization, aliasing and a terribly rendered color scale. Colors bleed and are muddy. Fine grain is way too excessive. Shadow and contrast levels both need to be bumped up a notch. There's really nothing to recommend this visual presentation. The audio is remastered but very strained in both its bass and high end levels.
EXTRAS: NONE!
BOTTOM LINE: Don't waste your money!
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