The Deer Hunter
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Movie Reviews of The Deer Hunter
Movie Review: Great flick.
Summary: 5 Stars
I would rank "The Deer Hunter" alongside "Full Metal Jacket" as the best war movie that isn't just a war movie. "The Deer Hunter" is about Vietnam, but it goes far beyond that war to explore the interplay of three archetypes of the human condition. There are very few actual combat scenes in the movie, which helps keep the viewer focused on the characters rather than the dynamics of any particular battle.Also worthy of note are the film's hunting scenes. The film is called "The Deer Hunter," after all, and a great deal of effort went into these scenes, both the pre-war and post-war hunts. Watch the astonishing beauty of the pre-war hunt. DeNiro's character strides up a rocky crag, rifle in hand, and follows through on his "one shot" motto. Nick lingers behind, content to simply take in the beauty. For those of us who hunt, it pretty much captures the ideal kill. More significantly, it stands in contrast to the post-war hunting trip, where everything falls apart.
Movie Review: Extremely Powerful
Summary: 5 Stars
Knowing nothing of this film before viewing it, I was completely surprised at most of the occurances. This was a breakthrough film for both Christopher Walken (winner of the 1978 Best Supporting Actor Academy Award) and Meryl Streep. Robert De Niro, who had already been quite established before this film delivered a moving performance as well. I found significance in the lengthy wedding reception sequence, because it helps establish a sense of reality to the characters. This movie had some of the most powerful and heavy sequences that I have ever viewed. I recommend this to any older audience prepared to be heavy-hearted and rather disturbed. Although this movie was made in 1978, it's R rating is still very appropriate, due to strong graphic violence (including several intense scenes of Russian roulette), a substantial amount of strong language, and some brief non-sexual nudity. This was an unforgettable motion picture. Definitely make time to view it at least once.Movie Review: YOu can never go back home
Summary: 5 Stars
The Deer Hunter home scenes was filmed were I have worked for the last 35years,Mingo Jct, Ohio.I even tried out for an extra in the movie.I remember coming out of work,and smelling fall,and it was the begining of summer.There were leaves everywere down town Mingo,and there's not a single tree on the block. I saw Meryl Streep walking out of one of the stores,and didn't even know who she was.This was one of her first big films.My older girl cousin,Stella,who is 6 foot tall walked into De Niro's trailer and asked for an autograph.He told her to "Get the hell out"but she wouldn't back down,and told her "if it wasn't for people like us,you'd be no one."I still enjoy this film,and still think John Savage was the greatest actor in his time.You can tell this movie had alot of Metod acting,and sometimes its over done,but "The Deer Hunter" is a classic.{A guy I work with in the Steel Mill,Denny Anderson,who served in Vietnam ,still loves to watch this film }Movie Review: A CONSERVATIVE HOLLYWOOD REFLECTION
Summary: 5 Stars
"The Deer Hunter" (1978) starred Robert DeNiro. The film breaks numerous rules in terms of length of time and attention to detail. It can truly be called art. Small town values of American patriotism, loyalty and religious faith hold a sad story of native sons ruined in the 'Nam. The Communists are shown for what they were, savage beasts with no redeeming value. The film is an enduring monument in film history and made huge coin, but its "failure" to hue to the liberal line, especially on the nasty subject of U.S. involvement in Vietnam, made enemies for its director, Michael Cimino. When Cimino made another bid for artistic greatness, falling short with "Heaven's Gate", Hollywood turned on him in a way they never would have if his failures were liberal failures. Directors like Woody Allen are allowed to make boner after boner because they all are peppered with potshots at conservatism, Republicans, McCarthy and Christianity. How charming he is.Movie Review: wow!
Summary: 5 Stars
Wow!!! this movie is incrediable! i myself served in Vietnam for ten months as a grunt, and let me tell you it was ten months of hell. this film is horrifyingly real, despite the made-up Russina roulette scene. as far as i know, it never happened. i have seen many films on Vietnam, and this is by far the best. i saw this movie in theatures nearly a decade after my time in the war, but it was almost being there. if there is one thing this film cannot create, it is the sheer terror of battle. i was no hero in that war, but i served my country, just as that band of friends did. kudos go to the brilliant De Niro, an ice cold Walken, and, of course, Streep, Cazale, and Savage. Michael Cimino may be a little-known director, but he certainly proved himself. winner of five Academy Awards for 1978 - including Best Picture - this film is nothing short of a cinematic masterpiece. i recommend it everyone, but this is definately NOT for children.