Writer(s)- Fax Bahr, George Hickenlooper
Critics Review- "As the portrait of an artist in crisis, Hearts of Darkness is unparalleled."- Hal Hinson "Washington Post"
Out of a possible of 5 stars- 5 stars
WARNING: THIS REVIEW CONTAINS SOME SPOILERS!
My Review-
Apocalypse Now, is known as possibly one of the best war movies ever made and for me it is, however little is known how much went to into making this film, and the documentary Hearts of Darkness shows this. In the documentary made by Coppola's wife, Eleanor shows just how much time went into making this film, from delays due to rain, Sheen having a heart attack and numerous things just to make this movie that no one wanted to make at first due to it being centered around the Vietnam War. This in depth documentary has interviews with the cast and crew as they share their experience that they had while filming; from the production going on for longer than it was initially was supposed to, how during mid-shooting Coppola chose to recast his main character from Harvey Ketiel to Martin Sheen. This documentary shows how much goes into making movie and that agony and toll it can take on the actors, directors and productions crews, it even shows at times that Coppola had to ask for money then he had to continue making what he wanted to be his "Masterpiece." Hearts of Darkness, shows us the viewer how this movie was made and what it took to make a movie of this magnitude that turned out to be a masterpiece and still to this considered one. I found myself having appreciation for this film than I did before since I finally saw what it took to make this film what it was, if you love this movie or have ever seen Apocalypse Now, I suggest you watch this documentary it will give you a more appreciation for the film. So you can enjoy if for what is is, one of the best war movies ever made.
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