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  1. bhsblueprint.org › hall-of-fame › 2013/01/28War of the Sheens. Apocalypse Now vs Platoon – BHS Blueprint

    Jan 28, 2013 · Apocalypse Now vs Platoon – BHS Blueprint. War of the Sheens. Apocalypse Now vs Platoon. In this reveiw I will compare the performances of this father and son duo in two different Vietnam war movies. Martin Sheen in Apocalypse Now and Charlie Sheen in Platoon. We will also explore how each character affected the mood of their movie,

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  2. www.reddit.com › r › moviesMartin Sheen In Apocalypse Now and Charlie Sheen in Platoon

    Discussion. I just realized that both Martin Sheen and Charlie Sheen were in Vietnam War movies. Martin Sheen was in Apocalypse Now and Charlie Sheen was in Platoon. These movies came out not even ten years apart. They both were narrated as well. Martin Sheen narrated Apocalypse Now and Charlie Sheen narrated Platoon.

  3. www.imdb.com › title › tt0101531Cadence (1990) - IMDb

    Feb 15, 1991 · Cadence: Directed by Martin Sheen. With Charlie Sheen, Jay Brazeau, Matt Clark, Tom McBeath. A young, fiercely independent Army Private is thrust into a work-camp stockade where he discovers the value of friendship and loyalty in the face of a dangerous enemy from a dynamic group of black prisoners.

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  4. cherrieswriter.com › 2014/09/04 › twelve-things-youTwelve Things You May Not Know About The Film “Platoon”.

    Sep 4, 2014 · 3. The movie’s poster is based on a famous war photo. The movie’s famous poster with Elias throwing his hands up in the air is based on an even more famous photo from the Vietnam War. The photo was shot in 1968 by Art Greenspon and in 2000 was recognized as the 13th greatest military photo by Army/Navy/AF Time. 4.

  5. screenrant.com › platoon-movie-ending-explainedPlatoon Movie Ending & Chris Taylor's War Speech Explained

    • What Happens in Platoon's Final Battle & Ending
    • Why Taylor Has to Kill Staff Sergeant Barnes
    • Why Francis Stabs Himself in The Leg in Platoon's Ending
    • Taylor's Narration at The End of Platoon
    • What Platoon's Ending Really Means

    Elias' death negatively impacts the overall spirit of Taylor's platoon but they are forced to push forward with a new mission and try to prevent a looming attack from the NVA. Once again, Stone emphasizes power dynamics and character motivations, as some soldiers fight bravely while others reveal their true colors and hide, such as Sergeant Red O'N...

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    When Taylor discovers Barnes in Platoon, both men aren't doing well after the NVA attack and the subsequent air raid. Fortunately for Sheen's character, though, he can at least walk. Stone positions his hero directly over the crawling and severely-injured staff sergeant, and makes the audience wonder if Taylor will actually shoot Barnes in the back...

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    After the final battle in Platoon on Netflix, Stone once again contrasts Taylor's bravery with the questionable decisions of a fellow soldier. Francis - portrayed by Living Colour frontman Corey Glover - emerges from a foxhole and correctly determines that help is indeed on the way. But rather than checking on the injured, Francis deliberately plun...

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    As Taylor departs the battlefield in a helicopter in Platoon, voiceover narration suggests that he is now speaking in the present rather than writing a letter to his grandmother (a recurring theme in the movie). "Looking back," he says, "We did not fight the enemy. We fought ourselves." These lines obviously reference the internal conflict amongst ...

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    The ending ofPlatoon suggests that Elias and Barnes are symbolic of good and evil forces that fight for the soul of Taylor. They are the internal moral pillars all humans have that determine whether man's innate capacity for evil is realized or not. Stone's message suggests that for goodness to prevail, darkness must be overcome. In that sense, the...

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  6. www.msn.com › en-us › moviesFrom 'Apocalypse Now' to 'Platoon': The 8 Most Accurate ... - MSN

    Jul 12, 2024 · Platoon (1986) Platoon (1986), nominated for eight Oscars at the 59th Academy Awards, is considered to be one of the most realistic Vietnam War movies ever released. Writer and director Oliver ...

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  8. www.warhistoryonline.com › vietnam-war › vietnam-warThe Best Vietnam War Movies to Watch If You Like ‘Platoon’

    Aug 9, 2023 · The Best Vietnam War Movies to Watch If You Like ‘Platoon’. Platoon (1986) is one of the greatest movies about the Vietnam War. Starring Charlie Sheen, Tom Berenger and Willem Dafoe, the film was directed by Oliver Stone, who drew upon his own experiences as a soldier during the conflict. If you liked Platoon, here are six other Vietnam-era ...