Platoon

Obviously this was a change of pace from the other movies I've watched, but as I said, I watch them in the order I get them. I've never been huge on Oliver Stone (although Any Given Sunday is on the list), and I've never been huge on Vietnam movies. The main reason I popped it in was because it did win Best Picture, and I need something to compare with Full Metal Jacket and the Deer Hunter when I get to those.

2 Sentence or Less Review: Charlie Sheen's character was good, and portrayed everything gritty and wrong about Vietnam, even if Sheen himself isn't the best actor. It's raw, painful to watch, and necessary viewing for anyone who thinks war should be glorified.

Current Rank:

1. Eternal Sunshine (I just really liked it, and as you can see, things can change)
2. Platoon (Probably had the most effect of any movie on me so far)
3. The Big Chill (I think this debate is coming to a close)
4. The Graduate
5. Big Lebowski (Which is closing in on the Graduate as I find it more and more quotable)
6. Blow (Sidenote: A young Johnny Depp is actually in Platoon, but pretty unrecognizable)