Apocalypse Now

The gold standard for war films.  The best war films are those that show the brutality and horrors, rather than the glory, of war and Apocalypse Now does just that. One man’s mission is shown through an epic scope with cinematography, production, and sound that are way ahead of its time. The ensemble cast headlined by Sheen, Brando, and Duvall were all incredible. The visuals and sounds of exploding and gunfire contribute to the greatest war film I’ve ever watched. The production and set pieces set in the Vietnam jungle were huge and massive in scope. An amazing film and masterclass from Coppola. For many directors, this would be their magnum opus, their masterpiece, but for Coppola, it is securely his #3 in his filmography. Rating: 97/100