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To: Reagan Man

I disagree. “Platoon” was excellent, and so was “World Trade Center.” I also loved “JFK,” even though it was historically ludicrous. Brilliantly made film, albeit claptrap!


59 posted on 10/18/2008 3:25:14 AM PDT by karnage
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To: karnage
You have a lot of respect for someone who has no respect for traditional American values and beliefs. Not to mention Stone's opposition to sticking with basic facts and adherence to the truth.

Oliver Stone is a protagonist and a propagandist of the first order, coming from the most radical and extremist form of leftwing politics. His movies basically crap all over the American landscape and for good reason. He's an angry and cynical man.

This is not to say that the production values of his films aren't of the highest quality along with some good acting. That goes for Platoon. As with most contemporary directors, Stone is a liberal who offers movies with a message. Since most of his films are set in recent times, any deviation from actual current events and history itself, opens him up to severe criticism. And rightly so.

I watch movies mainly for entertainment. Life bombards us all with enough messages. Even "Wall Street" has worn thin since its original release. Stone's movies don't hold up well over time. Apocalypse Now-Redux is the definitive Vietnam War movie. Along with Full Metal Jacket. Two films that stand up well against the test of time, from two directors known for entertaining folks.

Rant over.

75 posted on 10/18/2008 9:33:58 AM PDT by Reagan Man ("In this present crisis, government is not the solution to our problem; government is the problem.")
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