Review: Apocalypse Now (1979)

I knew this was a critically acclaimed movie before I began. The thing is, war movies usually aren't my thing, so my expectations were a little tamped down. I think I watched the version that was shorter.

I think this is a good drama film. Though I still believe it to be a war film, I the journey of discovery for Willard was more interesting to me and I consider that to go hand-in-hand with the war themes. i.e. I think the movie is more than just "war bad."

These are just my initial thoughts immediately after watching the movie, so I'm not going to get everything. I am looking forward to reading other people's analyses though.

Spoilers.

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