The Deer Hunter epitomises the disparity between normal western life and the horrors of war (in this case Vietnam). The film spends a significant period of time introducing us to the characters and their dynamics with each other. I feel this is drawn out unnecessarily and if anything leaves the watcher with two many assumptions and presumptions going in to the second half. However, the film takes a dark turn in the second half and pulls no punches in highlighting the terrors of war and viscousness of human beings. I feel this film does one of the best jobs at presenting this side of war and really makes the watcher recoil at the events on screen. Overall, this is a very good film and the performances are excellent and presents a very accurate portrayal of life during the Vietnam war.
Review of The Deer Hunter
