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In PLATOON, Oliver Stone uses his experience as an infantryman in Vietnam to convey the immediacy of guerrilla warfare: the brutal heat of the jungle, the brushes with such wildlife as snakes and leeches, and, most powerfully, the presence of the unseen enemy. Charlie Sheen stars as Chris, a raw recruit, or "new meat," who .. Read more

Starring	Charlie Sheen, Willem Dafoe, Tom Berenger, Francesco Quinn
Director	Oliver Stone
Genres	Action/Adventure, Drama

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- "Nothing that Oliver Stone has done before...is preparation for the singular achievement of his latest film, PLATOON....A major piece of work, as full of pasion as it is of redeeming, scary irony..."
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- - New York Times
  - 11 Mar 2005 at 12:58
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  Welcome to the 'Nam
  
  There has been much debate about what was the best film of the 1980s. 'Platoon' deserves real consideration. I don't think it was the best (I am ... read more »
  
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  Very good
  
  Classic film, must see again. Sheen is magnificent
  
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  - 09 Mar 2012 at 10:50
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  what a brill film!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  
  I had heard so much about this film, and thought the man-thing would appreciate it too. I am not a huge war film fan, but I really enjoyed this film.
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  - PeanutButterJellyTime
  - 10 reviews
  - Hertfordshire
  - 27 Feb 2012 at 18:54
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  War What is it Good For
  
  Truly stands up for the futility of war and how you don't fight for your country you fight for one thing and one thing only to survive at what ever the cost... read more »
  
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- - Ropadope
  - 4 reviews
  - Tilbury
  - 13 Aug 2011 at 15:44
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  Brutally entertaining
  
  A fantastically raw film making the viewer aware of the lerrors faced in the 'nam and the duplicity and desperation of soldiers in warfare and the enjoyment... read more »
  
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- - JoJo1992
  - 7 reviews
  - 17 Jul 2011 at 18:46
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  Welcome To The 'Nam
  
  THIS REVIEW CONTAINS SPOILERS | Show review anywayHide
  
  Platoon has one of the most powerful film soundtracks; straight off the bat, 'That,' song comes on. We are greeted by Chris Taylor, (Sheen) who is sick... read more »
  
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- - Richie77777
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  - Essex
  - 03 Apr 2011 at 17:57
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  The best Vietnam War movie?
  
  I believe it is, principally because of the fantastic performances: William Dafoe and Tom Berenger deserve particular mention but there are many more including ... read more »
  
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  - Yorkshire
  - 06 Mar 2011 at 14:08
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  Make sure you watch this before you die.
  
  I'm not saying this just because it's about Vietnam (because in essence, it's not) .
  
  William Defoe: Amazing
  
  John Mcginley: ... read more »
  
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- - uggs
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  - london
  - 02 Dec 2010 at 09:55
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  best 'nam film ever...?
  
  this is a truley excellent, well drawn and realistic vision of the conflict, certainly one of the best i have seen on screen. it appears to capture and force ... read more »
  
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- - nurseboy
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  - oxford
  - 13 Nov 2010 at 22:36
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  good war film
  
  i thought this was a very good war movie. it really makes you think about some of the things people go through when they go to war. a must for any war movie fan... read more »
  
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  - 01 Apr 2010 at 19:55
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  platoon
  
  this is a right good old movie,with charley sheen,starring in it,a film about the vietnam war,well i think its good,but nothing can beat saving private ryan.
  
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- - rababab
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  - 23 Feb 2010 at 17:01
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  Welcome to the 'Nam
  
  There has been much debate about what was the best film of the 1980s. 'Platoon' deserves real consideration. I don't think it was the best (I am ... read more »
  
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  There are better Vietnam films
  
  Despite some revealing scenes of the brutality and confusion that characterised the Vietnam experience for many Americans, this is a poor movie overall; lacking... read more »
  
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- - JonofFinsbury
  - 18 reviews
  - London
  - 27 Sep 2005 at 15:47
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  Considered the definitive vietnam film
  
  This is one of the first Oliver Stone films, and also one of the most truthfull insights into the Vietnam War, as experienced by the soldiers. Faultless ... read more »
  
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- - buganna
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  - 18 Oct 2003 at 16:31
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  Greatest War Film Ever
  
  The acting in this is superb. Sheen has never acted as well in his career. Berenger was nominated for an oscar in his role, but did not get it. His performance ... read more »
  
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  - Cleveland
  - 15 Jan 2005 at 22:26
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  A Tension filled Masterpiece
  
  I read the review's about this movie and I thought that it looked interesting. I am pretty interested in the Vietnam movies and I thought that this one ... read more »
  
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  - 25 Nov 2004 at 14:01
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  Really enjoyed this ...
  
  Really enjoyed this film. Not in an Intolerable Cruelty way, but more of a Philadelphia way. It's not fun to watch, it's truthful gruelling warfare at ... read more »
  
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- - Nicho#1
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  - 15 Mar 2004 at 05:52
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  Possibly the best film ever
  
  This film is possibly the best film I have ever watched. If you have not seen it you are missing out.
  
  The story line is just fantastic, acting is ... read more »
  
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- - SoUtHeNdUniTeD
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  - Holywell
  - 16 Mar 2008 at 18:06
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  Violence & Vietnam
  
  If you liked Saving Private Ryan, you may also enjoy watching this. The movie is based on a personal experience of the Vietnam war, and although violent, is ... read more »
  
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  - 04 Apr 2007 at 09:38
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  Brutal realism
  
  Lord of the Flies in Vietnam. Great film - gets the message across. Deja vu all ove again.
  
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- - edward cole
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  - 08 Nov 2007 at 11:38
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  Wasn't fared as well as you'd hope
  
  With hindsight, the bloom has slightly worn off Stone's Oscar-winning account of the Vietnam War from the grunt's point of view. With Stone, everything... read more »
  
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Critics' reviews
- "Nothing that Oliver Stone has done before...is preparation for the singular achievement of his latest film, PLATOON....A major piece of work, as full of pasion as it is of redeeming, scary irony..."
- 8143
- - New York Times
  - 11 Mar 2005 at 12:58
- Stone's Vietnam film is a savage yet moving account of a 19-year-old's baptism under fire: clambering out of a... read more on Time Out
- 43623
- - Time Out
  - 04 Nov 2008 at 00:14
- "...Intense....Very effective scenes....An impressive-looking production in all respects..."
- 8145
- - Variety
  - 11 Mar 2005 at 12:58
- "...Wrenching..." - Recommended
- 8144
- - Premiere
  - 11 Mar 2005 at 12:58
- Rating: B+
- 8142
- - Entertainment Weekly
  - 11 Mar 2005 at 12:58

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