It's just so f**king hardcore. Period.
It's hard as nails, the most realistic and profound representation of war; brutal.
Firstly the cast is incredible, in fact, the film was so good many of the cast went on to have rather lucrative careers Post-Platoon, to name a few: Johnny Depp, Forest Whitaker, John C. McGinley, & Willem Defoe.
The film is just simply epic, it installed an interest in the Vietnam conflict and in war movies in general, not for the gore or fighting, but for their revealing of the nature of men, what we would do in a certain situation - in essence separating the good from the bad. As people we often only relise our true selves when put under pressure, Platoon is a prime example of this as the characters are forced into situations that are controversial and press upon each of their personal morals. I love the balance of artistry and storytelling, and the impeccable attempt to recreate the horror of Vietnam.
My Favourite Bit = When Charlie Sheen finally shoots the sergeant. It's a moment that epitomizes the whole film... men being driven to such a measure that they end up committing the very thing they are fighting against.
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