As the poster shows, the film is not purely about war, but goes deep into the side and back of war, revealing the impact of war on people. If you want to watch grand scenes and intense battles, you may be disappointed. In the movie, small battles are strung together, and there is no hero, no right or wrong, as long as humanity is manifested.
From the very beginning, the audience can learn that most of the people who participated in the Vietnam War were people from the bottom of society. They did not know the real purpose of the war, and thought they were trying to understand and save the suffering people in the local area. In the cruel war, human nature was distorted, the dark side appeared, and indiscriminate killings. Innocent, intrigue, and cannibalism, in this environment, the law and morality have been lost. The rookie recruit came to Vietnam with the ideal of serving the motherland. After all this, his dream woke up. When he left, he might still not understand the meaning of war, but he deeply understood the meaning of life.
As the masterpiece and famous work of famous director Oliver Stone, this film is adapted from his own real experience. Many people think that this film is the most authentic and outstanding Vietnam War movie. The veterans who participated in the Vietnam War also believe that the movie truly restores the true face of the Vietnam War. .
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