The Deer Hunter

Mike and Nick’s friendship means so much to me. Despite Mike’s love and admiration for Linda all throughout the film, his dedication to Nick and the effects of his death entirely overrule his feelings— refusing to make eye contact with her as a whole. His shame for despite having brought Nick home— just not alive. One of my favourite scenes is when Nick breaks down in the hospital. The amount of dread and regret expressed for having gone into war literally exudes through the screen and truly shows just Chris’ amazing talent. But it’s not just him: even Meryl who only joined the film simply to be by Cazale’s side until his untimely death, she brings so much to the table. Going as far as to turn a simple stock role into such an integral part— truly helping you to really feel Linda’s heartbreak and want for Nick through Mikes arrival and even until the funeral. And who’s to say that look she gives Mike at Nicks funeral isn’t a realisation of Mikes homosexual feelings? (hehe gay..) Urrrggggghhh omfg this movies so fuckong stupidd ahhhhhh ten out of ten….