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June 13, 2006
The Horror. The Horror.
When they made Apocalypse Now, it's common knowledge that the movie almost destroyed everything it touched. Francis Ford Coppola had a nervous breakdown and nearly went off the deep end. Marlon Brando showed up late and out of shape, and couldn't bother learning his lines. Martin Sheen got himself drunk, had a heart attack, and actually attacked his hotel room in his first scene. It also took 16 months longer to film it than Coppola expected.
I like to think my movie reviews show the same dedication to the craft.
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FWIW, Robert Duvall is one of the best actors I have ever seen. When he plays a part, he IS that person. Whether it is Tom Hagen in the Godfather movies, Augustus McCrae in Lonesome Dove, or any role for that matter, this actor really becomes the character. The guy is just great.
Duvall, Sheen, and Brando - not a bad cast at all.
Also FWIW, another great opening scene from a war movie that really stays with you is in "Saving Private Ryan".
Posted by: Vin | June 15, 2006 08:56 AM
