I for one have never understood the fascination of this movie. I liked parts of the film like the surfing while getting attacked, ect...... But the overall message that the film conveys was not for me. I agree that the film has things that are of significance to film history but to call it the "best" war film ever made is a very strong leap. I for one can think of many war films that are much better and that I enjoy watching over and over again, starting with "Saving Private Ryan".....
Apocalypse Now to me is not a movie that I want to watch over and over again.
