View Poll Results: Which is the better movie?
Apocalypse Now
41
56.94%
Full Metal Jacket
31
43.06%
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Apocalypse Now vs Full Metal Jacket
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Apocalypse Now vs Full Metal Jacket
Both pretty intense and rambling movies, I'm saying the theatrical release of Apocalypse Now, but if you only want to consider the redux go ahead.
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FMJ is more entertaining, but AN is just better.
I can watch FMJ over and over - especially the first half, whereas I can go much longer in between viewings of AN, though I'm more blown away each time I watch AN than I am when I watch FMJ.
I can watch FMJ over and over - especially the first half, whereas I can go much longer in between viewings of AN, though I'm more blown away each time I watch AN than I am when I watch FMJ.
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The first half of Full Metal Jacket was brilliant, the second half was OK, so Apocalypse Now gets my vote though I think Platoon is better than Apocalypse Now.
Now, put Apocalypse Now up against Operation Dumbo Drop. Apocalypse Now wouldn't stand a chance.
Now, put Apocalypse Now up against Operation Dumbo Drop. Apocalypse Now wouldn't stand a chance.
#12
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Originally Posted by Heat
The first half of Full Metal Jacket was brilliant, the second half was OK, so Apocalypse Now gets my vote ...
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Really, I love Kubrick, but after FMJ leaves basic training, it's a pretty forgetable film. AN is a classic (albeit a muddled one) from beginning to end. AN by a country mile ( or several clicks) for me.
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Originally Posted by slop101
FMJ is more entertaining, but AN is just better.
I can watch FMJ over and over - especially the first half, whereas I can go much longer in between viewings of AN, though I'm more blown away each time I watch AN than I am when I watch FMJ.
I can watch FMJ over and over - especially the first half, whereas I can go much longer in between viewings of AN, though I'm more blown away each time I watch AN than I am when I watch FMJ.
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apocalypse now is a very uneven movie, sheer brillance and then meandering ending.
full metal jacket doesn't reach anywhere near it's height of brillance but is a steadier movie. full metal jacket is a more real portrayal of a soldier's life. jarhead by the way was almost a total rip off of fmj
full metal jacket doesn't reach anywhere near it's height of brillance but is a steadier movie. full metal jacket is a more real portrayal of a soldier's life. jarhead by the way was almost a total rip off of fmj
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Guess I'll throw in my 2p since it's the minority vote. I was bored to death with AN:R when I watched it, but rather enjoyed FMJ. Neither rank all that high for me though, not much into war type movies. (granted it's been several years since I've seen either, so who knows, my tastes could have changed, but...)