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One of the finest films of all time, “Apocalypse Now” had a production experience that is now just as legendary as the film itself.

Despite the theatrical cut (which took years to achieve) being the most commonly known version of the film, I highly recommend the “Redux” cut (which is essentially the True Original cut of the film).

The original cut, a.k.a. “Apocalypse Now Redux” is a Complete Masterpiece. The redux cut is more of a complete thought and is much more cohesive as a story. It’s an absolutely powerful film, adapted from a book entitled “Hearts of Darkness” (initially told within the backdrop of El Dorado rather than Vietnam & Cambodia).

“Apocalypse Now” is Coppola’s greatest work of art. The film has the greatest (and my favorite) performances of both Martin Sheen & Marlon Brando (both being the epitome of true artists). Brando having a performance so powerful he works as a force of nature within the shadows of his own madness & evil (a living work of performing art at it’s finest).

Also, not to mention Robert Duvall in his finest on-screen performance (and my personal favorite alongside “Network” & “Falling Down”, respectively).

“Apocalypse Now” is a perfect masterpiece that tells, not only a tale of a U.S. Military Colonel gone rogue with the megalomaniacal madness (of his own God-complex) amidst the tragedy of war, but an epic war-time odyssey of madness itself.

“Apocalypse Now” is my 5th Favorite Film of ALL Time (tied with “Full Metal Jacket”, and “Howard The Duck”).

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