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In PLATOON, Oliver Stone draws on his experience as an infantryman in Vietnam to convey the brutality of guerrilla warfare: the heat of the jungle, the brushes with such wildlife as snakes and leeches, and, most powerfully, the presence of the unseen enemy. Charlie Sheen stars as Chris, a raw recruit, or "new meat," who serves as the film's narrator. At first he wilts under the rigorous conditions of jungle life, freezes up in a fire fight, and wonders whether he'll be able to survive. But he gradually adapts and, as time goes by, begins to see that the platoon is divided into two groups. One consists of lifers, juicers, and subintelligent whites, the other of blacks and heads. Sgt. Barnes, a combat-loving burnout (Tom Berenger), is the informal leader of the lifers, and Sgt. Elias, a free spirit (Willem Dafoe), leads the latter group. When the platoon takes some gruesome losses, an enraged Barnes kills some Vietnamese and orders the burning of their village, outraging the temporarily absent Elias. As the conflict between these two reaches its tragic climax, Chris must decide what he really values. Widely regarded as one of the finest war films ever made, PLATOON reflects not only the United States' division over Vietnam but the timeless truths of battle: terror, disorientation, exhilaration, and horrible loss.
Credits
Producer:
A. Kitman Ho
Cast:
Forest Whitaker, Francesco Quinn, John C. McGinley, Johnny Depp, Kevin Dillon, Richard Edson, Tom Berenger
Details
Edition:
2-Disc Set; Collector's Edition
Editorial reviews
Rating: B+ Entertainment Weekly - pp.58-9 - Ty Burr (07/08/1994)
"Nothing that Oliver Stone has done before...is preparation for the singular achievement of his latest film, PLATOON....A major piece of work, as full of pasion as it is of redeeming, scary irony..." New York Times - p.C12 - Vincent Canby (12/19/1986)
"...Intense....Very effective scenes....An impressive-looking production in all respects..." Variety - Cart. (12/03/1986)
"...This is movie-making with a zealot's fervor....[Stone] may have achieved a remarkable bridge with PLATOON. He has personalized a war for us..." Los Angeles Times - Sheila Benson (12/19/1986)
"...With incredible set pieces and gripping firefights the belie the tiny budget, PLATOON's impact has barely diminished over the years..." Total Film - Cam Winstanley (10/01/2000)
4 stars out of 5 -- "[A] phenomenon....Importantly, Stone captured something of what it felt like to fight in the war." Uncut - Chris Roberts (04/01/2006)
Awards
1986 Academy Awards, Best Director: Oliver Stone 1986 Academy Awards, Best Film Editing: Claire Simpson 1986 Academy Awards, Best Picture 1986 Academy Awards, Best Sound: Multiple
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In PLATOON, Oliver Stone draws on his experience as an infantryman in Vietnam to
convey the brutality of guerrilla warfare: the heat of the jungle, the brushes
with such wildlife as snakes and leeches, and, most powerfully, the presence of
the unseen enemy. Charlie Sheen stars as Chris, a raw recruit, or "new meat,"
who serves as the film's narrator. At first he wilts under the rigorous
conditions of jungle life, freezes up in a fire fight, and wonders whether he'll
be able to survive. But he gradually adapts and, as time goes by, begins to see
that the platoon is divided into two groups. One consists of lifers, juicers,
and subintelligent whites, the other of blacks and heads. Sgt. Barnes, a
combat-loving burnout (Tom Berenger), is the informal leader of the lifers, and
Sgt. Elias, a free spirit (Willem Dafoe), leads the latter group. When the
platoon takes some gruesome losses, an enraged Barnes kills some Vietnamese and
orders the burning of their village, outraging the temporarily absent Elias. As
the conflict between these two reaches its tragic climax, Chris must decide what
he really values. Widely regarded as one of the finest war films ever made,
PLATOON reflects not only the United States' division over Vietnam but the
timeless truths of battle: terror, disorientation, exhilaration, and horrible
loss.
Theatrical Release: December 21, 1986
PLATOON is number 83
on the American Film Institute's list of America's 100 Greatest
Movies.
Estimated budget: $6 million.
The film has grossed more
than $150 million worldwide.
Oliver Stone's first choices for the roles
of Barnes and Elias were James Woods and Kevin Costner,
respectively.
Stone received a Bronze Star and a Purple Heart during his
service in Vietnam.
Set in 1967; Produced and released in 1986.
DVD Features:
2-Disc Set Region 1 Full Frame - 1.33 Widescreen -
1.85 Audio: Dolby Digital 5.1 - English Dolby Digital Surround -
French, Spanish DTS (unspecified) - English Subtitles - English, French,
Spanish - Optional Additional Release Material: Bonus
Footage Documentary Featurette: "Preparing for 'Nam" Audio
Commentary: 1. Dale Dye - Military Advisor 2. Oliver Stone - Director
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