Myself & 3 buddies grew up & Detroit, we all worked in a steel mill. 2 of us joined the military while still in high school on the "buddy" plan. We reported 6 weeks after graduation. I was lucky & came back from being In County, my buddy did not, as my brother also never made it home. This movie is very personal. Thank you for your reaction .
To me that was what I thought of when I heard Christopher Walken all these years. Most people think of some SNL skit or weird villain or whatever. I think of the Deer Hunter.
Don't forget the scene when Michael was in the hotel room by himself and trying to hold back the tears with his hand. It was amazing non-verbal acting by De Niro.
The feeling being lonely in a room full of people you love permeates this film. I'd bet that a lot of veterans feel that way all the time when they return home... What a sacrifice, may it not go unappreciated.
Critic, Roger Ebert wrote: “It is a progression from a wedding to a funeral. It is the story of a group of friends. It is a record of how the war in Vietnam entered several lives and altered them terribly forever. It is one of the most emotionally shattering films ever made.” You did a fine job with your reaction, Amy. You took your time with the film. It’s not an easy process. It was like watching and experiencing the movie all over again.
This one came out just a few years after the draft ended and the fall of Saigon. I graduated high school in '79. I registered with the selective service, but the war was over by then, Three of my older cousins though came back from Vietnam and struggled to fit in for years after. This movie was brutal to watch back then, and it is still haunting now nearly 50 years later. For a generation this is not just a movie. What a time.
One of the most unusual motion pictures ever made . Would be hell for most young viewers to follow . With the long wedding scenes , the deer hunting interlude , and finally the harrowing Vietnam scenes . But what a movie !!!
the young people are used to fast. Everything quick. Tik tok shorts streaming a series in one day etc.. they aren’t used to storytelling and character development within a film
@@francisalbert1799 When TikTok first began, videos on the app were only 15 seconds long. In early 2022, TikTok expanded the maximum length of videos to 10 minutes. I’m truly surprised young people have that much attention span.
Times have changed. I was 15 when this movie came out. You went to all the major releases. There was no Netflix or X-Box, or even DVDs waiting at home to compete for your attention. And in the process you got a free education in the arts and maybe some history.
My brother and I had gone dear hunting since we were young boys with our dad and uncle. After high school my brother went to college and I joined the military. I served two deployments in Afghanistan before I was honorably discharged and came home. I lost a real good friend over there. When I came back home , I just couldn't go deer hunting anymore. I couldn't even pick up a gun. My brother passed two years ago of cancer. I didn't know I could feel any more distant than I did feel. When I feel up to it, my dad and I go fishing now. It's a good thing. I know they will be beautiful memories. To all my brother and sister veterans, I thank you for your service, and whenever you're feeling far away, just reach out, there's always someone willing to listen. Blessings to All ❣️
Wow... this is a deep movie...im Gen-X..i can't even see the title of the movie without tearing up 😞... great movie... overlooked and forgotten by todays society..
You’re right. You come home and you find everyone laughing, drinking and happy.. and you really feel like you don’t belong here.. like you’re watching a movie, but you’re not in it. And all you want to do is get back into combat. That’s the best that I can explain it.
It was an elk, not a deer, but a different species. De nero was supposed to off himself, but at the last moment, they had Christopher Walken perform it. Without the russian roulette scene, it would have been another movie like Coming Home
I can't agree. Streep is a top notch actress, but she sucked in this movie. The plot drags and is rather tedious with pointlessly long scenes and generally not much happening. I had high hopes when I sat down to finally watch it. But I was disappointed. Not a terrible film, but I could rattle off hundreds of films that are better. I had a hard time accepting the basic premise of Walken's character. The music is also underwhelming and seemed to be largely neglected. This is why some scenes seem so dead. The directing was lazy and uninspired.
This is a great Oscar winning movie! Deniro,Walken and Streep! What great cast! The movie really brought attention to the way vets tried to deal with the trauma of returning from war. Michael was never the same person as shown by the before and after hunting scenes! Thanks for sharing Ames.❤️💛
The transition from civilian life to War life in this film is haunting. The Deer sequence at the beginning of the film is one of the best-symbolic-moments ever put to film. This is a CLASSIC. Tough watch but a Great Watch. Nice Reaction
From an OEF Vet, thank you for respecting what we endure for our fellow man. Watching your videos about war movies is therapeutic for me. Nobody in my life cared to ask.
John Cazale was dying of cancer while filming this and Robert De Niro fought for him to stay in the role and convinced the studios to let him stay and he even paid the insurance to cover any losses during production of John cazale couldn’t complete shooting or died during filming John cazale and Meryl Streep were in love and in a committed relationship for years at that point and she stood beside him and took care of him and comforted him as any good partner would during his last days John Cazale was the love of her life and she never changed the way she felt her entire life She was a good woman and her love was genuine and she was admired even more for staying by his side until the end Robert De Niro was adamant about John being involved and he knew this would most likely be his last film Every film John Cazale was ever in either won the academy award for best picture or was nominated at the very least I believe that he was part of the Lee strausburg ‘acting workshop,’ whom i am sure you’ll remember starred as hyman Roth in godfather 2
In the 50s and before, a woman remarrying quickly (especially a middle class/poor woman with young children) would be par for the course. In successfulHollywood circles in the late 70s, not so much.
Meryl even got a role in this film to be nearer to him as much as possible towards the end of his life. Her role in this film earned her her first Best Supporting Actress nomination.
Filmed in my hometown when I was just a boy. Some of my first memories are of this movie being filmed. I always have a much different reaction to it than everybody else because for me, it’s not just my hometown, but my hometown when I was a boy, and everybody I loved was alive and lived there. Mingo Junction, Ohio.
Makes me think of a Vietnam Veteran interview I watched. Within hours of arriving in Vietnam he was dropped by helicopter in a forward position which came under massive human wave type assault that night. He was paralyzed with fear. The guy with him fired a machine gun until the barrel melted. He decided he had to fight. They fired until their weapons failed. He ran out to get more ammo or something and the position was blown up by a guy with a suicide vest. He spent the next year in the jungle fighting pretty much non stop. When his year tour was over he was brought out by helicopter back to base. He went to the chow hall to eat. His clothes were totally filthy. He began eating with his hands. He noticed everyone watching him in horror. He broke down weeping for himself and said "They made me an animal"
Can you imagine the hell the Vietcong and NVA were going through, and the widespread subsequent PTSD the survivors suffered. The USA dropped more bombs on Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos than they did on Nazi Germany.
@@PeterWestinghouse If you have a spare 18 hours, watch Ken Burns' "The Vietnam War" documentary; covers what happened over the course of 30 years (45-75) in remarkable detail from all sides. As one of the VC interviewees states: "There are no winners or losers in war, only destruction"
My dad got his PhD in American literature specifically about the Vietnam experience. He once told me that there are no happy stories from the Vietnam War, and he was absolutely right.
Two friends of mine came home from Viet Nam in 1971. They were a mess, but both recovered and are leading productive lives. They discuss their war experience only with other veterans. And that's their right. As for the small town in the movie, in actuality it was Mingo Junction, Ohio. The mill where they worked was Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel, in Mingo Junction. They were an old customer of mine. Great presentation, Ames!
This is the most emotionally devastating movie I’ve ever seen. Just incredible acting from everybody. This film means a lot to me. Thanks for reacting to it. ❤
This film is one monumental gut punch. The journey we see these guys take, from happy-go-lucky working men, to empty shells is so well told. Also the effect it has on the people in their lives. It stays with you forever.
The Most Honest Reflection of What Every Solider Went Through In Vietnam Not Just Surviving The War But Trying To Move On with their Lives For Those Who Returned Home. Truly Incredible Performance's From Robert De Niro & Christopher Walken, n Meryl Streep then That Haunting Soundtrack.Simply The Best Film That Was Ever Made
Remember this one.. Some theaters wouldn't show it .. I was 16 and saw it in cinema with a couple friends. When we left it silent on trip home for few minutes. Never saw it again for the 15 years..
I was 18 and had to register with the Selective Service in 1978 and saw this movie which instantly became my 'favorite' movie, a "favorite" movie that I didn't watch again until 1987 and then again in 2006, then again during covid, so, yeah, I've only seen my "Favorite" movie 3 times since the 1st time I saw it and, each time, a decade apart. It always reminded me of 2 deaths. Please let me tell you of one. My best friend, exact same age, in the same grade at school, lived right across the street from me, Owen Gallagher, yes, it's bee 53 yrs. since I last saw him and I still remember his name. in 1968, when we were in 3rd grade, his older brother (his idol), was drafted right as he turned 18. After serving 2 tours in Vietnam he came home in 1971! I'll never forget seeing my best friend, his mom & his dad, with tears of joy when he came home, then that weekend he crashed his car into a telephone pole and died. My 10 yr. old brain didn't know how to process it. All I know is I wished I could make my friend stop crying. They moved away after the funeral. We lived in a small town (pop. 9,000 with one main drag) for years I would go by the spot of the accident... I finally got to where I wouldn't be reminded by seeing his house across the street or the spot where his brother died, then this movie came out. I am glad it reminds me of all of that. I don't ever want to forget.
I love this movie. I was born in the early 1970's in St Louis and this movie always reminds me of my dad and his buddies when I was a kid. I grew up in a big Italian family in a strong Italian community and the wedding scene always reminds me of weddings I went to as a kid. Going to the local union hall after a wedding was a staple in the community. All the guys who grew up and went to school together stayed in the community, worked and played together. Bonds were strong. This movie always touches me this way.
,, the same I have it on 45 single, and it is a strong potent listen to hear when you feel the need to, whatever yr own personal reason conducts the reprisal
I love that you appreciated the longer drawn out scenes. It gives so much of a depth to the characters, there's so much in this move that feels so raw and real. Thank you for sharing your reaction with us.
@@robertlaszlo3232Exactly. The war is only a backdrop. The real story is about the community and how the outsider world affects the town and everyone in it. It's like the town was an isolated place,out of time. Then it all comes crashing down. The town is just as much a character as the actual characters. There's a great interview with Quentin Tarrentino where he talks about how he spent an entire day talking with Michael Chamino about the film and it's themes. He also talks about how the studio wanted to cut over an hour out of the film which would have gutted the entire film. It's a great film but much like Apocalypse Now it's not really about the Vietnam war.
Big ups to you, Amy, for toughing it out through this one. It's a classic, and the pinnacle of Cimino's work, but Jeebus, it's hell to work through. For me, making it through "The Deer Hunter puts you in rarefied company.
My favorite film of al time. My dad took me to see it when it came out, and I was only 12 years old. It left such a deep impression on me. for me, some of the most beautiful scenes are the quietest ones. When Michael comes home and instead of going to the welcome home party goes to a hotel and paces the room. He can't sleep. His mind is still in Vietnam, he looks out the window and sees the river, like the river in Nam, and then the steel mill. Beautiful scene, with no dialogue at all from De Niro.
I don't know why more people don't watch and react to this Oscar winning best film of the year. This is truly a masterpiece the great Michael Cimino. I love this movie.
@@USCFlash That God Bless America scene at the end always makes my eyes swell up with tears. I must have watch that movie about 20 times by now. That last scene could have been any small town in America during any one of America's many wars over the last 100 years.
Many younger people don't even know this movie exists. Not their fault. If they'd watch it, they'd probably react to it like this Nice Young Lady just did. 🙂
@@dioghaltasfoirneartach7258 Maybe I'm just a big movie fan, but years ago, I found a list of all the movies that won best picture for their year and watch all the ones that I did not watch yet. All the best picture Oscar winners with sounds. Not very difficult to do if you really like watching good movies.
Let’s face it folks,this is a brutal movie for every reason mentioned,probably the most horrific war movie ever made I loved the film when it first came out and had no idea I’d be in the military a year later,this isn’t the drive in movie you took your girlfriend to see that’s for sure!
Great reaction Ames to this powerful movie. Every Vietnam war movie has a different atmosphere depending on the time Era of when it is portrayed ; We were soldiers (1965) Platoon (67/68) Hamburger Hill (69) Apocalypse Now (69/70) ( the Charles Manson reference time dates it) and Deer Hunter (72-75) ( the civilian fleeing along the roads time dates it as the 72 Easter Offensive) By the time of this era, the war had deteriorated, years of trauma was passed along to every new guy and had set into every unit. Drug use was rampant, especially heroin. Soldiers were disillusioned and just wanted out. Remember the Green Beret at the bar saying "Fuck it" when asked what Vietnam was like. The veteran return was horrible. Watch Born on the Fourth of July for that perspective. Oliver Stone's movie Heaven and Earth is a great story of the experience of a Vietnamese woman named Le Ly Hayslip. FYI In the first Vietnam scene of the movie, Nick & Stevie are in a different unit than Mike, who was a Green Beret in the 5th Special Forces Ironically the same unit as Colonel Kurtz ✌️❤️
Oh, my! When you decide to push your limits, you pull out all the stops! I love this movie so much, because it's so beautifully written and shot. But I have to be in just the right mindset to watch it.
"So many presents", the Russian American extras they hired for the wedding scene brought real gifts to the amazement of the crew. They also got so into the dancing they booed when the director yelled cut.
One of the most unusual motion pictures ever made . Would be hell for 'most' young viewers to follow - with the wedding, deer hunting , and Vietnam scenes . But what a movie !!!
This movie was what we Vietnam Veterans were going through, when we got back. The American citizens were cheering for the enemy and cursing us in public. A lot of my Vietnam brothers got permanently confused, as our families let us know how we were hated for being in the military, even though most of us were drafted. So glad the Gulf Veterans were treated better than us Vietnam Veterans. The Korean War Veterans had it just as bad, but they didn't get/have the media coverage that we got on the television every day.
Thank you for your service, especially in Vietnam. My mother always supported the troops, especially the Vietnam veterans. One night, a few years ago, I was driving her to Walmart. Out of nowhere she shouted , "Damn, I love Vietnam vets." It came out of nowhere. I joked with her and replied, "I've always been partial to veterans of the War of 1812, myself". A friend of my sister's was drafted. We were afraid that he would come back dead or paralyzed. He was a Hippie and looked like Shaggy from Scooby-Doo. Not only did he not get hurt, but he was highly decorated and had a 30+ year career in the Marines. We were very relieved.
You are so good at this ! You are really able to explain the movies so well and talk about camera angles and the real things that go into making movies great. Love you out here ! Keep up the good work.
In PA, WV, OH, and such where this movie was filmed, hunting is used for stress relief (being one with nature, absorbing the silence). This area was settled by mostly Dutch, Lithuanian, Polish, and some Russian immigrants nearly 300 years ago. My family moved to Central Pennsylvania in a wave of Dutch, Irish, and German immigrants in 1747. William Penn (the namesake of the state) settled outside of Philadelphia and formed a large Quaker settlement. Many of the towns in the coal and steel regions of the state are adorned with "Onion domes", harkening their Northern Europe roots.
I saw this movie when I was young boy, now I am 55. But have watched this many times. Somehow this comforts me, to be nice humble and polite in this life what I have. Because I only have this one life and you have to take good care of your life and be gentle to every human. That is what I got from this great movie.
I have an cousin that was there and until this day he wakes screaming nightly according to his wife and has never recovered from what he went through, thank you for this reaction.
Thanks for reacting to this outstanding movie. It's a hard pill to swallow no matter how many times you watch but you still love every single visceral moment, from the comradery of the town and their tight circle of relationships to the surrealness of the traumas they endured in and after the war. It's all just so ultra real and relatable, written and performed so compassionately and compellingly. I'm proud to be among those who suggested this movie to you and I'm so happy you liked it.🙂
I was a theater major and the acting is so subtle, which makes it that much more powerful, these are some of the best actors of all time John Cazale was the most respected actor by his fellow actors and at the time he was dating Meryl Streep and was his last movie. Your analysis is the best on youtube, much respect.
Thanks so much, Amy for reacting to this great film and giving it the respect it deserves. I totally agree with all of your comments. I would go on to say that the construction of the film is key - the long opening, the transition to the devastating Russian Roulette scene, the difficulty of Michael and his home community adjusting to the impact of the war and the incredible last section of the movie maximises its impact. I so appreciate your comment about the authenticity of the film and how much you love the 70s. Authenticity and the 1970s go together well and a main reason why so many of the movies of that period are so great. I know you have seen the likes of Apocalypse Now and The Godfather but, the 70s is well worth a deep dive - films like Five Easy Pieces, All The President's Men, Deliverance, Badlands, Chinatown, The Last Picture Show, The French Connection and many more are well worth checking out. And your thoughtful, engaging approach would do them justice. Thanks again and looking forward to the next one.
I wish to deeply thank you for this reaction video. It IS a very very heavy and powerful film. It always gets to me, even though I have seen it so many times. It would be so wonderful if more watched this. The wedding scene was very authentic in that the people at the wedding and reception thought it was a real wedding. The film also comments on the VietNam war as in, One third made it home, one third got hurt losing limbs in one manner or other, and one third, never made it back. There is great character in all of them and it also shows the damages that war can do to those taking part, such as the last deer hunt, with the sacred shot, and life, as he lets the buck live, but also shows in the cabin, with the revolver, those who never went, won't ever truly know what those guys, usually very young men, went through. Now if you want something lighthearted after this heavy film, I would recommend "M*A*S*H" the movie though not Vietnam, but Korea. "Deer Hunter" is a very special film, with so much incredible talent in all ways possible. It pulls at the heart strings and even though you know the film by Heart, it still gets to you, every single time.
I did a driving trip on the old 40 National Road through small towns dotting the rivers deep in PA. I came on one town, Brownsville, with an old bridge spanning the river and Russian Orthodox churches popping up along the way. There was an old abandoned steel mill along the river near the railroad tracks. It reminded me so much of the town in this movie. Incredible movie. Thanks for reacting.
Yet again, I just LOVE sharing tears with you! You are such a sweetheart and someone people with PTSD can really work through emotions with. Bless your heart so much! 🥹❤️🌹
I was born in 1966. So my childhood was in the 70s. I was lucky enough to have seen a lot of iconic movies including this. When I heard you say you like 70s movies, my ears pricked up. Film scholars and film historians say that the 2 best decades for cinema were the 30s and the 70s. My taste in film is pretty diverse. This is my first time seeing your channel, so I don't know which movies you have reacted to, but some 70s films I recommend outside of the Godfather films, I strongly recommend American Graffiti, Saturday Night Fever, Serpico, Dog Day Afternoon.
THANK YOU for reacting to this great film that very very few reactors have watched. I saw this my last year in high school when I was 17. will never forget the russian roulet scene!.
This is my generation. This movie is a very deep deep movie about P t s d coming back to the world And the way the soldiers were treated. This will hurt your heart
@@oboogie2 - Yeah. It wasn't talked about. Everyone was living in denial back then. People were expected to go off to war, come back as if nothing had happened.
This was my favourite movie back in my young adult days. Loved everything about it. Now it's just too hard to watch, but I appreciate the reaction. Walken and DeNiro are phenomenal.
Robert Deniro’s most underrated film, and along with The Mission my favorite films he has been in. Absolute masterpiece and the performances make you feel cold and alone as you watch them go through what seems to be hell on earth.
My favorite movie, since I was about ten years old. I’ve never seen a movie, that “acts” like a novel, as much as The Deer Hunter. Entire scenes, with little to no dialogue, that paint such a vivid picture.
I watched this movie when it came out, never watched it again until this review. And I can think of no other person to review this the way you have, thank you for doing this.
Great movie about the trauma of war and human behavior. If you get a chance please watch Oliver Stone’s Platoon. Another great explanation of what happened in Vietnam.
Well Ames. It’s been years since I first saw this film. I thought it was going to be a war movie. But it was a friend movie, with war being a catalyst. I’m glad I got to see it again, through your eyes. It is brutally intense and leaves you emotionally drained. Thanks, as always, for your open, empathetic reaction.
What I love about this movie is that it depicts regular people as the characters. Small town, labor jobs, drinking, family abuse situations. Reminds me of my childhood lol Walken singing & dancing to "Can't take my eyes off you." is absolutely heartbreaking in retrospect, so innocent at the beginning :(
Fantastic reaction. This is a powerful movie with an amazing cast. Soundtrack is a bonus. I have to play that theme when I go to bed at night such beautiful Guitar work.
This is my first time checking out your channel.. This movie is so personal to me. I am now a subscriber because of your true emotional reaction.. Thank You.
This movie was a huge deal when it came out. They had one showing a night. The Newspaper ad said no tickets would be sold after film starts. I was 14 and in Ontario, Canada where we have the most restricted film laws. I had to see the movie. I've been a film buff since 2 years old. So my buddy and I sneaked in. My buddy chickened out last min. I went in. I had to duck under the seats at one point when the Usher walked by.
❤ just found your channel and wow it's one of my favourite ever films. Great reaction, people struggle these days with slow burn stories so it's good to see someone let the story sink in. Cimino takes the time to build his characters and with such good actors you actually feel like you are watching a true story.
This won really tore me up,was way to young to have seen it when I did, but being a southern boy, it was a right of passage 😢,thanks for sharing 😊👍✌️🇺🇸
My parents grew up in the steel mill town of Wellsville, NY. It's on the border of Pennsylvania. This film reminds me of my Dad & uncles. They all went to Vietnam & all returned. My mothers brother, however, did not. He went in 67'.
Amy, you are my favorite reactor due the empathy and emotional intelligence you consistantly exude. You really had my heart breaking all over again for this story. Watching your reactions always makes me feel connected to the better angels of humanity, thankyou for being you. I wish I was in a position to contribute financial support because for the joy you bring you deserve it, but I am sorry I can't right now. I hope it's enough for the time being to let you know how special you are and that you touch many peoples lives in a positive way. Best wishes, Thanks again, your friend in Sydney, Andrew
I think this movie came out in 1977 or 78 if I'm not mistaken and at that time the Vietnam War was still fresh in a lot of young people's minds!!! I myself turned 20 years old in 1977 and I remember through my high school years how a very frequent topic of conversation was what were we going to do after high school if the war was still going on? would we go to college? would we try to escape to Canada to avoid the draft!?? Many of us did not understand the reasons that we were there to begin with!!! Thankfully by the time I graduated high school in 1975 the Vietnam War was over and the draft had been eliminated!!! I saw this film with my girlfriend at the time and I walked out of the theater literally shaking, it hit me so hard!!!
When Platoon came out in 1986, so many people were blown away and thought it was the first and most brutally honest movie about soldiers serving in Vietnam. So this movie, Apocalypse Now, Coming Home, and The Green Berets were put on the back burner and dismissed.
Great reaction to one of the best movies ever! I still remember the first time watching this with my dad (his favorite movie together with One flew over the cuckoos nest) when I was 8-9 years old, the roulette scene was just incredible, couldn't wait to recommend this to my friends and watch it together with them after that
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Myself & 3 buddies grew up & Detroit, we all worked in a steel mill. 2 of us joined the military while still in high school on the "buddy" plan. We reported 6 weeks after graduation. I was lucky & came back from being In County, my buddy did not, as my brother also never made it home. This movie is very personal. Thank you for your reaction .
I’m so sorry. Thank you for your service. ❤️
My father was from a dying NJ industrial town and was drafted in 1966. He felt this movie captured “it” more than any other movie.
Haven’t seen this film in ages but it’s a top tier movie for sure. Glad you reviewed it. ❤
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God Bless , Brother.
That scene where Nick can't answer the questions about his parents without breaking down is what won Walken the Oscar that year. Masterful acting!
I agree. Great acting.
To me that was what I thought of when I heard Christopher Walken all these years. Most people think of some SNL skit or weird villain or whatever. I think of the Deer Hunter.
Don't forget the scene when Michael was in the hotel room by himself and trying to hold back the tears with his hand. It was amazing non-verbal acting by De Niro.
He gets so "triggered"...no pun intended??
Amen... Was just about to write the same.. of course I get runner up 😅 this scene makes me have my weekly draining of my tears
George Dzundza's breakdown in the kitchen at the end. This giant bundle of happiness, finally breaking.
All he did was laugh at stupid things through out the movie. Annoying as hell. Whats so funnny about dipping a twinkie into mustard?
Shows the jovialness of the character which is contrasted by his breakdown at the end after all the sorrow caused by the war.
The feeling being lonely in a room full of people you love permeates this film. I'd bet that a lot of veterans feel that way all the time when they return home... What a sacrifice, may it not go unappreciated.
It does. Many tours in the Middle East and Central America. People ask, but you can't explain, and hope they never do.
Just so you know, they really killed a dear on film . Very rare to see that in a movie . Even today.
I think that goes for most veterans.
Veterans often feel like FNGs in their own hometowns.
Critic, Roger Ebert wrote: “It is a progression from a wedding to a funeral. It is the story of a group of friends. It is a record of how the war in Vietnam entered several lives and altered them terribly forever. It is one of the most emotionally shattering films ever made.”
You did a fine job with your reaction, Amy. You took your time with the film. It’s not an easy process. It was like watching and experiencing the movie all over again.
well said
This one came out just a few years after the draft ended and the fall of Saigon. I graduated high school in '79. I registered with the selective service, but the war was over by then, Three of my older cousins though came back from Vietnam and struggled to fit in for years after. This movie was brutal to watch back then, and it is still haunting now nearly 50 years later. For a generation this is not just a movie. What a time.
and Vietnam veterans were treated much differently by some in the population as compared to say WW2.
This was fresh in my mind when I was 18 in 1981 and my mom drove me to the post office to sign up for Selective Service.
I DROPPED OUT OF HIGH SCHOOL IN 1979 AND WENT STRAIGHT IN THE NAVY!
One of the most unusual motion pictures ever made . Would be hell for most young viewers to follow . With the long wedding scenes , the deer hunting interlude , and finally the harrowing Vietnam scenes . But what a movie !!!
Young viewers now because they're used to being coddled and having everything spoonfed. In the 1970s, not a problem.
the young people are used to fast. Everything quick. Tik tok shorts streaming a series in one day etc.. they aren’t used to storytelling and character development within a film
I was born in 1978. One of the last feral generations where we got exposed to a lot of things we were not ready for.
@@francisalbert1799 When TikTok first began, videos on the app were only 15 seconds long. In early 2022, TikTok expanded the maximum length of videos to 10 minutes. I’m truly surprised young people have that much attention span.
Times have changed. I was 15 when this movie came out. You went to all the major releases. There was no Netflix or X-Box, or even DVDs waiting at home to compete for your attention. And in the process you got a free education in the arts and maybe some history.
Part of this movie was shot in my hometown of Youngstown, Ohio. Very moving film, and from frame to frame a work of art.
The Deer Hunter is Cimino's masterpiece. Kudos to you for having the sensibility to understand there is not a wasted frame in it.
My brother and I had gone dear hunting since we were young boys with our dad and uncle. After high school my brother went to college and I joined the military. I served two deployments in Afghanistan before I was honorably discharged and came home. I lost a real good friend over there. When I came back home , I just couldn't go deer hunting anymore. I couldn't even pick up a gun. My brother passed two years ago of cancer. I didn't know I could feel any more distant than I did feel. When I feel up to it, my dad and I go fishing now. It's a good thing. I know they will be beautiful memories. To all my brother and sister veterans, I thank you for your service, and whenever you're feeling far away, just reach out, there's always someone willing to listen. Blessings to All ❣️
Wow... this is a deep movie...im Gen-X..i can't even see the title of the movie without tearing up 😞... great movie... overlooked and forgotten by todays society..
A true classic, glad someone's watching it.
TBR Schmitt. has an extensive reaction to this brilliant film.. check them out..
You’re right. You come home and you find everyone laughing, drinking and happy.. and you really feel like you don’t belong here.. like you’re watching a movie, but you’re not in it. And all you want to do is get back into combat. That’s the best that I can explain it.
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@usmcm4418. Good observation!
Deer wasn't killed, only sedated.
This is one of the best movies of all time.
It was an elk, not a deer, but a different species. De nero was supposed to off himself, but at the last moment, they had Christopher Walken perform it. Without the russian roulette scene, it would have been another movie like Coming Home
I can't agree. Streep is a top notch actress, but she sucked in this movie. The plot drags and is rather tedious with pointlessly long scenes and generally not much happening. I had high hopes when I sat down to finally watch it. But I was disappointed. Not a terrible film, but I could rattle off hundreds of films that are better. I had a hard time accepting the basic premise of Walken's character. The music is also underwhelming and seemed to be largely neglected. This is why some scenes seem so dead. The directing was lazy and uninspired.
@@worstcaseofcrabsever5510 there always has to be that one idiot and you're it 😂
This is a great Oscar winning movie! Deniro,Walken and Streep! What great cast! The movie really brought attention to the way vets tried to deal with the trauma of returning from war. Michael was never the same person as shown by the before and after hunting scenes! Thanks for sharing Ames.❤️💛
The transition from civilian life to War life in this film is haunting. The Deer sequence at the beginning of the film is one of the best-symbolic-moments ever put to film. This is a CLASSIC. Tough watch but a Great Watch. Nice Reaction
My favorite is the piano one
From an OEF Vet, thank you for respecting what we endure for our fellow man. Watching your videos about war movies is therapeutic for me. Nobody in my life cared to ask.
John Cazale was dying of cancer while filming this and Robert De Niro fought for him to stay in the role and convinced the studios to let him stay and he even paid the insurance to cover any losses during production of John cazale couldn’t complete shooting or died during filming
John cazale and Meryl Streep were in love and in a committed relationship for years at that point and she stood beside him and took care of him and comforted him as any good partner would during his last days
John Cazale was the love of her life and she never changed the way she felt her entire life
She was a good woman and her love was genuine and she was admired even more for staying by his side until the end
Robert De Niro was adamant about John being involved and he knew this would most likely be his last film
Every film John Cazale was ever in either won the academy award for best picture or was nominated at the very least
I believe that he was part of the Lee strausburg ‘acting workshop,’ whom i am sure you’ll remember starred as hyman Roth in godfather 2
Fredo. What are you smoking?
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I believe he was confusingly referring to Lee Strasberg playing Hyman Roth.
It's pretty weird how Meryl Streep got married to some other guy six months after Cazale died, though.
@@valecrassus7835How can we judge with no facts?
In the 50s and before, a woman remarrying quickly (especially a middle class/poor woman with young children) would be par for the course. In successfulHollywood circles in the late 70s, not so much.
"She lost a great love." Meryl losing fiancé John Cazale makes that statement even more tragic.
Meryl even got a role in this film to be nearer to him as much as possible towards the end of his life. Her role in this film earned her her first Best Supporting Actress nomination.
I don't buy it. She got married to some other guy six months later.
Maybe that's just Hollywood.
@@valecrassus7835 People deal with grief differently.
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As a Vietnam vet I wanted say thank you for the most truthful, heartfelt and honest reaction to this movie. Respect to you.
Filmed in my hometown when I was just a boy. Some of my first memories are of this movie being filmed. I always have a much different reaction to it than everybody else because for me, it’s not just my hometown, but my hometown when I was a boy, and everybody I loved was alive and lived there. Mingo Junction, Ohio.
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Was about to say the same thing filmed in Mingo/Steubenville close to where I live my son stays in Mingo
Cleveland,Ohio as well
Makes me think of a Vietnam Veteran interview I watched. Within hours of arriving in Vietnam he was dropped by helicopter in a forward position which came under massive human wave type assault that night. He was paralyzed with fear. The guy with him fired a machine gun until the barrel melted. He decided he had to fight. They fired until their weapons failed. He ran out to get more ammo or something and the position was blown up by a guy with a suicide vest. He spent the next year in the jungle fighting pretty much non stop. When his year tour was over he was brought out by helicopter back to base. He went to the chow hall to eat. His clothes were totally filthy. He began eating with his hands. He noticed everyone watching him in horror. He broke down weeping for himself and said "They made me an animal"
Jesus. This gave me chills.
Can you imagine the hell the Vietcong and NVA were going through, and the widespread subsequent PTSD the survivors suffered. The USA dropped more bombs on Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos than they did on Nazi Germany.
@@PeterWestinghouse If you have a spare 18 hours, watch Ken Burns' "The Vietnam War" documentary; covers what happened over the course of 30 years (45-75) in remarkable detail from all sides. As one of the VC interviewees states: "There are no winners or losers in war, only destruction"
@@PeterWestinghouse The hell with them.
One of the most harrowing interviews I’ve ever watched. 😢
Finally somebody does a video reaction to "The Deer Hunter".
My dad got his PhD in American literature specifically about the Vietnam experience. He once told me that there are no happy stories from the Vietnam War, and he was absolutely right.
there are no happy stories in war.
Two friends of mine came home from Viet Nam in 1971. They were a mess, but both recovered and are leading productive lives. They discuss their war experience only with other veterans. And that's their right. As for the small town in the movie, in actuality it was Mingo Junction, Ohio. The mill where they worked was Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel, in Mingo Junction. They were an old customer of mine. Great presentation, Ames!
This is the most emotionally devastating movie I’ve ever seen.
Just incredible acting from everybody.
This film means a lot to me.
Thanks for reacting to it. ❤
This film is one monumental gut punch. The journey we see these guys take, from happy-go-lucky working men, to empty shells is so well told. Also the effect it has on the people in their lives. It stays with you forever.
The Most Honest Reflection of What Every Solider Went Through In Vietnam Not Just Surviving The War But Trying To Move On with their Lives For Those Who Returned Home. Truly Incredible Performance's From Robert De Niro & Christopher Walken, n Meryl Streep then That Haunting Soundtrack.Simply The Best Film That Was Ever Made
Remember this one..
Some theaters wouldn't show it
.. I was 16 and saw it in cinema with a couple friends. When we left it silent on trip home for few minutes. Never saw it again for the 15 years..
It was X rated in Australia when it came out.
I was 18 and had to register with the Selective Service in 1978 and saw this movie which instantly became my 'favorite' movie, a "favorite" movie that I didn't watch again until 1987 and then again in 2006, then again during covid, so, yeah, I've only seen my "Favorite" movie 3 times since the 1st time I saw it and, each time, a decade apart. It always reminded me of 2 deaths. Please let me tell you of one. My best friend, exact same age, in the same grade at school, lived right across the street from me, Owen Gallagher, yes, it's bee 53 yrs. since I last saw him and I still remember his name. in 1968, when we were in 3rd grade, his older brother (his idol), was drafted right as he turned 18. After serving 2 tours in Vietnam he came home in 1971! I'll never forget seeing my best friend, his mom & his dad, with tears of joy when he came home, then that weekend he crashed his car into a telephone pole and died. My 10 yr. old brain didn't know how to process it. All I know is I wished I could make my friend stop crying. They moved away after the funeral. We lived in a small town (pop. 9,000 with one main drag) for years I would go by the spot of the accident... I finally got to where I wouldn't be reminded by seeing his house across the street or the spot where his brother died, then this movie came out. I am glad it reminds me of all of that. I don't ever want to forget.
I love this movie. I was born in the early 1970's in St Louis and this movie always reminds me of my dad and his buddies when I was a kid. I grew up in a big Italian family in a strong Italian community and the wedding scene always reminds me of weddings I went to as a kid. Going to the local union hall after a wedding was a staple in the community. All the guys who grew up and went to school together stayed in the community, worked and played together. Bonds were strong. This movie always touches me this way.
That theme song is called “Cavatina” and was recorded by guitarist John Williams. I like to listen to it on occasion.
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I have it on 45 single, and it is a strong potent listen to hear when you feel the need to, whatever yr own personal reason conducts the reprisal
My fav song
I love that you appreciated the longer drawn out scenes. It gives so much of a depth to the characters, there's so much in this move that feels so raw and real. Thank you for sharing your reaction with us.
Hi Amy. Love your Channel ! Heads up. John Cazale and Meryl Streep were a couple . Thanxx Amy. 👍
I don't care what anybody says; The Deer Hunter is the greatest war film about the Vietnam War ever made. Great reaction! 👍🏿
Great movie, but this movie is not about the Vietnam War.
@@robertlaszlo3232Exactly. The war is only a backdrop. The real story is about the community and how the outsider world affects the town and everyone in it. It's like the town was an isolated place,out of time. Then it all comes crashing down. The town is just as much a character as the actual characters. There's a great interview with Quentin Tarrentino where he talks about how he spent an entire day talking with Michael Chamino about the film and it's themes. He also talks about how the studio wanted to cut over an hour out of the film which would have gutted the entire film. It's a great film but much like Apocalypse Now it's not really about the Vietnam war.
@@kellinwinslow1988I’d say the greatest film about the Vietnam War is Platoon.
Big ups to you, Amy, for toughing it out through this one. It's a classic, and the pinnacle of Cimino's work, but Jeebus, it's hell to work through. For me, making it through "The Deer Hunter puts you in rarefied company.
damn there really are a lot of people that not will watch this film shout outs to you!!
My favorite film of al time. My dad took me to see it when it came out, and I was only 12 years old. It left such a deep impression on me. for me, some of the most beautiful scenes are the quietest ones. When Michael comes home and instead of going to the welcome home party goes to a hotel and paces the room. He can't sleep. His mind is still in Vietnam, he looks out the window and sees the river, like the river in Nam, and then the steel mill. Beautiful scene, with no dialogue at all from De Niro.
I don't know why more people don't watch and react to this Oscar winning best film of the year. This is truly a masterpiece the great Michael Cimino. I love this movie.
Because most of the people who respond to the polls and make suggestions want to see Marvel stuff, not high quality cinema.
@@USCFlash That God Bless America scene at the end always makes my eyes swell up with tears. I must have watch that movie about 20 times by now. That last scene could have been any small town in America during any one of America's many wars over the last 100 years.
Many younger people don't even know this movie exists. Not their fault. If they'd watch it, they'd probably react to it like this Nice Young Lady just did. 🙂
@@dioghaltasfoirneartach7258 Maybe I'm just a big movie fan, but years ago, I found a list of all the movies that won best picture for their year and watch all the ones that I did not watch yet. All the best picture Oscar winners with sounds. Not very difficult to do if you really like watching good movies.
Let’s face it folks,this is a brutal movie for every reason mentioned,probably the most horrific war movie ever made
I loved the film when it first came out and had no idea I’d be in the military a year later,this isn’t the drive in movie you took your girlfriend to see that’s for sure!
Great reaction Ames to this powerful movie.
Every Vietnam war movie has a different atmosphere depending on the time Era of when it is portrayed ;
We were soldiers (1965) Platoon (67/68) Hamburger Hill (69) Apocalypse Now (69/70) ( the Charles Manson reference time dates it) and Deer Hunter (72-75) ( the civilian fleeing along the roads time dates it as the 72 Easter Offensive)
By the time of this era, the war had deteriorated, years of trauma was passed along to every new guy and had set into every unit. Drug use was rampant, especially heroin. Soldiers were disillusioned and just wanted out. Remember the Green Beret at the bar saying "Fuck it" when asked what Vietnam was like.
The veteran return was horrible. Watch Born on the Fourth of July for that perspective.
Oliver Stone's movie Heaven and Earth is a great story of the experience of a Vietnamese woman named Le Ly Hayslip.
FYI In the first Vietnam scene of the movie, Nick & Stevie are in a different unit than Mike, who was a Green Beret in the 5th Special Forces Ironically the same unit as Colonel Kurtz
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Oh, my! When you decide to push your limits, you pull out all the stops! I love this movie so much, because it's so beautifully written and shot. But I have to be in just the right mindset to watch it.
You are so, so right. I used to watch everything, whenever, but now, I have to be in a certain mind for certain stuff. Weird, age I suppose
"So many presents", the Russian American extras they hired for the wedding scene brought real gifts to the amazement of the crew. They also got so into the dancing they booed when the director yelled cut.
One of the most unusual motion pictures ever made . Would be hell for 'most' young viewers to follow - with the wedding, deer hunting , and Vietnam scenes . But what a movie !!!
This movie was what we Vietnam Veterans were going through, when we got back. The American citizens were cheering for the enemy and cursing us in public. A lot of my Vietnam brothers got permanently confused, as our families let us know how we were hated for being in the military, even though most of us were drafted. So glad the Gulf Veterans were treated better than us Vietnam Veterans. The Korean War Veterans had it just as bad, but they didn't get/have the media coverage that we got on the television every day.
Thank you for your service, especially in Vietnam. My mother always supported the troops, especially the Vietnam veterans. One night, a few years ago, I was driving her to Walmart. Out of nowhere she shouted , "Damn, I love Vietnam vets." It came out of nowhere. I joked with her and replied, "I've always been partial to veterans of the War of 1812, myself".
A friend of my sister's was drafted. We were afraid that he would come back dead or paralyzed. He was a Hippie and looked like Shaggy from Scooby-Doo. Not only did he not get hurt, but he was highly decorated and had a 30+ year career in the Marines. We were very relieved.
45 years after the war and you're still spreading the lies and propaganda of the Nixon administration. You're a POS.
An excellent job analyzing this film. You can see why Michael Cimino did not want the short cut. Establishing the characters was an essential part.
I'm 65F and this is my first time seeing this movie. I'm glad it was with you. Not one to witness alone.
It’s one of the greatest films ever. It send you through every emotion and the theme music is a classic too
You are so good at this ! You are really able to explain the movies so well and talk about camera angles and the real things that go into making movies great. Love you out here ! Keep up the good work.
In PA, WV, OH, and such where this movie was filmed, hunting is used for stress relief (being one with nature, absorbing the silence). This area was settled by mostly Dutch, Lithuanian, Polish, and some Russian immigrants nearly 300 years ago. My family moved to Central Pennsylvania in a wave of Dutch, Irish, and German immigrants in 1747. William Penn (the namesake of the state) settled outside of Philadelphia and formed a large Quaker settlement. Many of the towns in the coal and steel regions of the state are adorned with "Onion domes", harkening their Northern Europe roots.
I saw this movie when I was young boy, now I am 55. But have watched this many times. Somehow this comforts me, to be nice humble and polite in this life what I have. Because I only have this one life and you have to take good care of your life and be gentle to every human. That is what I got from this great movie.
Thanks for watching!
This film is so unique and so ...
This is a tough one.
Thank you for reacting to this film. It's an important one.
I have an cousin that was there and until this day he wakes screaming nightly according to his wife and has never recovered from what he went through, thank you for this reaction.
Thanks for reacting to this outstanding movie. It's a hard pill to swallow no matter how many times you watch but you still love every single visceral moment, from the comradery of the town and their tight circle of relationships to the surrealness of the traumas they endured in and after the war. It's all just so ultra real and relatable, written and performed so compassionately and compellingly. I'm proud to be among those who suggested this movie to you and I'm so happy you liked it.🙂
I was a theater major and the acting is so subtle, which makes it that much more powerful, these are some of the best actors of all time John Cazale was the most respected actor by his fellow actors and at the time he was dating Meryl Streep and was his last movie. Your analysis is the best on youtube, much respect.
Thanks so much, Amy for reacting to this great film and giving it the respect it deserves. I totally agree with all of your comments. I would go on to say that the construction of the film is key - the long opening, the transition to the devastating Russian Roulette scene, the difficulty of Michael and his home community adjusting to the impact of the war and the incredible last section of the movie maximises its impact. I so appreciate your comment about the authenticity of the film and how much you love the 70s. Authenticity and the 1970s go together well and a main reason why so many of the movies of that period are so great. I know you have seen the likes of Apocalypse Now and The Godfather but, the 70s is well worth a deep dive - films like Five Easy Pieces, All The President's Men, Deliverance, Badlands, Chinatown, The Last Picture Show, The French Connection and many more are well worth checking out. And your thoughtful, engaging approach would do them justice. Thanks again and looking forward to the next one.
Everyone is so young. I've watched this many times and the level of emotions are still high.
I wish to deeply thank you for this reaction video. It IS a very very heavy and powerful film. It always gets to me, even though I have seen it so many times. It would be so wonderful if more watched this.
The wedding scene was very authentic in that the people at the wedding and reception thought it was a real wedding. The film also comments on the VietNam war as in, One third made it home, one third got hurt losing limbs in one manner or other, and one third, never made it back.
There is great character in all of them and it also shows the damages that war can do to those taking part, such as the last deer hunt, with the sacred shot, and life, as he lets the buck live, but also shows in the cabin, with the revolver, those who never went, won't ever truly know what those guys, usually very young men, went through.
Now if you want something lighthearted after this heavy film, I would recommend "M*A*S*H" the movie though not Vietnam, but Korea. "Deer Hunter" is a very special film, with so much incredible talent in all ways possible. It pulls at the heart strings and even though you know the film by Heart, it still gets to you, every single time.
I did a driving trip on the old 40 National Road through small towns dotting the rivers deep in PA. I came on one town, Brownsville, with an old bridge spanning the river and Russian Orthodox churches popping up along the way. There was an old abandoned steel mill along the river near the railroad tracks. It reminded me so much of the town in this movie. Incredible movie. Thanks for reacting.
Yet again, I just LOVE sharing tears with you! You are such a sweetheart and someone people with PTSD can really work through emotions with. Bless your heart so much! 🥹❤️🌹
I love how you respect the circumstances of the characters in these heartbreaking films. Thank you for the reaction.
Thanks for reacting to this one. My father is a Vietnam vet and this movie really had an affect on him.
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I was born in 1966. So my childhood was in the 70s. I was lucky enough to have seen a lot of iconic movies including this. When I heard you say you like 70s movies, my ears pricked up. Film scholars and film historians say that the 2 best decades for cinema were the 30s and the 70s. My taste in film is pretty diverse.
This is my first time seeing your channel, so I don't know which movies you have reacted to, but some 70s films I recommend outside of the Godfather films, I strongly recommend American Graffiti, Saturday Night Fever, Serpico, Dog Day Afternoon.
THANK YOU for reacting to this great film that very very few reactors have watched. I saw this my last year in high school when I was 17. will never forget the russian roulet scene!.
This movie is a great depiction of life in the manufacturing towns in Pennsylvania. Most of them had large Eastern European immigrant populations.
This is my generation. This movie is a very deep deep movie about P t s d
coming back to the world And the way the soldiers were treated. This will hurt your heart
And before PTSD was really acknowledged as a bona fide condition.
@@oboogie2 - Yeah. It wasn't talked about. Everyone was living in denial back then. People were expected to go off to war, come back as if nothing had happened.
Excellent reaction….
This film is devastating…. Always gets me… 😭
The wedding scene is awesome reminds me of weddings of the 1970s
This was my favourite movie back in my young adult days. Loved everything about it. Now it's just too hard to watch, but I appreciate the reaction. Walken and DeNiro are phenomenal.
I can't even think of anything worthy to say about this movie.
All I can say is to anyone who has served, past present or future... Thankyou.
They filmed part of this in my home town. Those steel mills scenes some of those were from my town. My dad worked in that mill
Can’t thank you enough for bringing this Robert De Niro movie back to my attention. It is a classic
"Cavatina" is probably my favourite guitar piece of all time. This movie is so great.
Robert Deniro’s most underrated film, and along with The Mission my favorite films he has been in. Absolute masterpiece and the performances make you feel cold and alone as you watch them go through what seems to be hell on earth.
I'm learning your channel. Your commentary on 12 Angry Men will never be equaled.
My favorite movie, since I was about ten years old. I’ve never seen a movie, that “acts” like a novel, as much as The Deer Hunter. Entire scenes, with little to no dialogue, that paint such a vivid picture.
I watched this movie when it came out, never watched it again until this review. And I can think of no other person to review this the way you have, thank you for doing this.
Great movie about the trauma of war and human behavior. If you get a chance please watch Oliver Stone’s Platoon. Another great explanation of what happened in Vietnam.
Well Ames. It’s been years since I first saw this film. I thought it was going to be a war movie. But it was a friend movie, with war being a catalyst. I’m glad I got to see it again, through your eyes. It is brutally intense and leaves you emotionally drained. Thanks, as always, for your open, empathetic reaction.
Such a great film. Men left the theatre sobbing when it was first screened.
I love the French guy’s assessment of the situation “I think I must also be as crazy as you.”
What I love about this movie is that it depicts regular people as the characters.
Small town, labor jobs, drinking, family abuse situations. Reminds me of my childhood lol
Walken singing & dancing to "Can't take my eyes off you." is absolutely heartbreaking in retrospect, so innocent at the beginning :(
totally!!!!
This is my favorte movie. Its the most beautiful thing I've ever seen.
I wouldn't say beautiful. But yes, a very great film.
@@JamesASharp I guess we all find beauty in different things.
Fantastic reaction. This is a powerful movie with an amazing cast. Soundtrack is a bonus. I have to play that theme when I go to bed at night such beautiful Guitar work.
This one gets me every time…. One of the greats!
My favorite line in the film is where Nick tells Michael how he likes the trees. What a beautiful moment between friends
This is my first time checking out your channel.. This movie is so personal to me. I am now a subscriber because of your true emotional reaction..
Thank You.
Wow! Thanks so much for the sub! Means a lot ! This movie is a hard one burns find it important to watch and it’s so well done
This movie was a huge deal when it came out. They had one showing a night. The Newspaper ad said no tickets would be sold after film starts. I was 14 and in Ontario, Canada where we have the most restricted film laws. I had to see the movie. I've been a film buff since 2 years old. So my buddy and I sneaked in. My buddy chickened out last min. I went in. I had to duck under the seats at one point when the Usher walked by.
❤ just found your channel and wow it's one of my favourite ever films. Great reaction, people struggle these days with slow burn stories so it's good to see someone let the story sink in. Cimino takes the time to build his characters and with such good actors you actually feel like you are watching a true story.
Brave choice! Thank you for letting us watch you watch this important and wonderful movie.
Oh my god. I don't even think I can watch this reaction. It hits so hard. The love between Nick and Michael is so real.
RIP Paul D’Amato who played the green beret at the bar during the wedding. A true gentleman and a great actor.
An exceptional movie, especially for some military veterans from that era. Thank you.
This won really tore me up,was way to young to have seen it when I did, but being a southern boy, it was a right of passage 😢,thanks for sharing 😊👍✌️🇺🇸
Thank you for actually doing this movie...alotta people find it a difficult watch..but it's a powerful flick...What an amazing review!!!!
My parents grew up in the steel mill town of Wellsville, NY. It's on the border of Pennsylvania. This film reminds me of my Dad & uncles. They all went to Vietnam & all returned. My mothers brother, however, did not. He went in 67'.
Amy, you are my favorite reactor due the empathy and emotional intelligence you consistantly exude. You really had my heart breaking all over again for this story. Watching your reactions always makes me feel connected to the better angels of humanity, thankyou for being you. I wish I was in a position to contribute financial support because for the joy you bring you deserve it, but I am sorry I can't right now. I hope it's enough for the time being to let you know how special you are and that you touch many peoples lives in a positive way. Best wishes, Thanks again, your friend in Sydney, Andrew
I think this movie came out in 1977 or 78 if I'm not mistaken and at that time the Vietnam War was still fresh in a lot of young people's minds!!! I myself turned 20 years old in 1977 and I remember through my high school years how a very frequent topic of conversation was what were we going to do after high school if the war was still going on? would we go to college? would we try to escape to Canada to avoid the draft!?? Many of us did not understand the reasons that we were there to begin with!!! Thankfully by the time I graduated high school in 1975 the Vietnam War was over and the draft had been eliminated!!!
I saw this film with my girlfriend at the time and I walked out of the theater literally shaking, it hit me so hard!!!
When Platoon came out in 1986, so many people were blown away and thought it was the first and most brutally honest movie about soldiers serving in Vietnam. So this movie, Apocalypse Now, Coming Home, and The Green Berets were put on the back burner and dismissed.
Great reaction to one of the best movies ever! I still remember the first time watching this with my dad (his favorite movie together with One flew over the cuckoos nest) when I was 8-9 years old, the roulette scene was just incredible, couldn't wait to recommend this to my friends and watch it together with them after that
Ole classic. Thank you Amy for your reaction...