The Deer Hunter

[Andy008]

I've had it on DVD since Christmas, yet still have'nt got round to seeing it, whilst I consider myself a pretentious film snob, am I missing something rather special?

[KingKonk]

Be warned Andy - This is a movie that once watched is never forgotten - guaranteed!

It will leave you emotionally drained. Be prepared!!

I wasn't when I first saw it and it upset me for weeks after (no kidding).

[lindapinda]

All I would say is,although you might think it is slow to start,it sets the scene for a film that although very hard to watch at times,will be one that you will watch again and again.No self respecting film buff ignores The Deer Hunter!

[LiverpoolLou]

Totally agree with King and Linda, I have watched this film about 4 times, and I love it to bits. As Linda said you will watch it again and again. I still cry when I watch it as some of the scenes are so harrowing.

Andy, let us know what you think of it.

[Glossopswift]

Agreed. I first watched it when I was about 10 and it suddenly clicked that Vietnam was a war that had happened in my lifetime and, like most Nam films, it isn�t all the glory that I was used to from watching the Second World War films that I loved as a kid. Very harrowing and very moving. Memorable soundtrack as well, if I remember rightly.

[galltin]

I actually envy you not having seen this film , you are in for a treat. Very harrowing yes, but lindapinda is right you'll watch it more than once.Superb acting from all the main actors , but as Kingkonk says be prepared and have tissues ready.Music is good too.

[andy hughes]

I sat in the cinema and cried like a girl at the end - you will see why when you watch the film. War is not about 'heros' and 'great deeds' - it's about ordinary people, on both sides, who have their lives shattered by circumstances which they cannot control, and simply have to try and live with. The strong survive - in a way.

[kick3m0n]

can only agree with all of the above.  A really excellent film in every respect and it does stay with you.

[rosie posie]

well andy have you watched it yet. .. it is fantastico ... very moving and love the .. its just too good too be true , cant take my eyes off you song. at the wedding.