Grimerlana Plenty to Like, Plenty to Dislike

Micransix Crappy film

Forumrxes Yo, there's no way for me to review this film without saying, take your *insert ethnicity + "ass" here* to see this film,like now. You have to see it in order to know what you're really messing with.

Zandra The movie turns out to be a little better than the average. Starting from a romantic formula often seen in the cinema, it ends in the most predictable (and somewhat bland) way.

Scott LeBrun An epic film about both friendship, and the tragic effects that stressful experiences can have on the mind, "The Deer Hunter" would have to be considered the true magnum opus of the late director Michael Ciminos' career. It brilliantly captures the feel of a small working-class town (Clairton) in Pennsylvania, and the camaraderie among a tight-knit group of buddies.It's divided into three parts: their lives before, during, and after their tours of duty in Vietnam. It's a very long but engrossing picture that takes characters and viewers alike on a very emotional journey. It's sensitive, beautifully acted, and extremely well shot in widescreen by Vilmos Zsigmond.Robert De Niro (Michael), John Cazale (Stan), John Savage (Steven), Christopher Walken (Nick), George Dzundza (John), and Chuck Aspegren (Axel) are the friends in question, and at no time do they not feel like real people. Real, flawed, but compelling people whom you really come to love by the end of the picture. Steven and Nick have definitely been shattered by their time in 'Nam, leading to some heartbreaking moments. Indeed, Walken does some of the finest acting of his career, and his Supporting Actor Oscar win was merited. Meryl Streep also shines as Nicks' girlfriend, distraught when for a period of time he seems to disappear into thin air.As has been said, this is not really a film *about* the Vietnam War, and one shouldn't let their political inclinations affect the way they view what is ultimately an interesting character study. One review was correct in saying that these could have been any small-town characters struggling to get by during any time of war.Walken and Savage contribute the standout turns, but this is also a nice showcase for character players like Dzundza, Rutanya Alda (as Stevens' bride), Shirley Stoler (as his mom), and Joe Grifasi. Sadly, poor Cazale was dying of cancer during production and he passed away before he could even see the finished film. Roy Scheider had originally been cast as Michael, but walked off the film after major creative differences. Still contractually bound to Universal, this is why he ended up having to do "Jaws 2".Sometimes intense, and sometimes harrowing, this may demand a fair amount of your time, but the rewards are substantial.Nine out of 10.

adonis98-743-186503 An in-depth examination of the ways in which the U.S. Vietnam War impacts and disrupts the lives of people in a small industrial town in Pennsylvania. The Deer Hunter is unfortunately another film that doesn't hold up and it's sad cause De Niro, Streep and Walken try their best but that sometimes is never enough i'm afraid and despite their own perfomances the movie was both way too long and very boring as a whole and i'm sorry but it does not belong to be on the Top 250 movies of all times as many other pictures before it have been in it as well. (0/10)

rattsbreath This is the pinnacle of Cinema.- Budget: 15 Million, length: 3 hours, Oscars 5

AHOLDER-1 Sound: Well mixed, nice score. Excellent use of Russian orthodox sacred music. 70/100 Technical: Unnecessary use of stock footage. Some edits not synched well. A lot of excellent cinematography 70/100 Narrative: Excellent use of montage to establish character exposition. A tragedy that flows from happiness to sorrow, alienation, and hope. It moves slow, but has to. We need to see the bonds of friendship and camaraderie before the effects of the war. 60/100 Character/Acting: Top notch acting here, all characters have arcs. Very believable and realistic people. The extras are very good, they add to the illusion of the story 90/100 Did I like it: Yes, I know people like these; very truthful about how war affects people, even the ones who do not go and fight. 75/100 Artistic merit: This film touches the sensitive and difficult issue of the aftermath of war on veterans, their friends, family, and communities. This is the first film to do it since "The Way We Were". Though Cimino's films tend to be a little too long for some people and move a little slow (this has hurt his reputation). 72/100 Total score 72.8/100