I've seen many war movies over the years. Including Platoon when it came out in the theater. And having just seen it again on cable i realize what a classic film it is. It feels as fresh and powerful as it was when i saw it when i was in the military. And how it left an impression on me than, as now. Great acting across the board. Filming style was great. I think the two parts of the movie that hit home for me the most are the famous scene with Sheen staring at incoming vc while is heart beats faster and faster. And the very end where Sheen is flying out of country while giving his thoughts to everything he went through over there. I have my war film favorites like Patton, Full Metal Jacket, Saving Private Ryan and Black Hawk Down. All great movies. In this tough list, i would have to give Platoon the slight edge as my all time favorite.
