The Deer Hunter is brilliant in so many ways, but what really makes this film so special is it’s characters. They are so REAL, especially in scenes after the war when you can actually feel how uncomfortable they were around eachother. People complain that the wedding scene is too long, but imagine if it were cut shorter. You wouldn’t feel any emotions at the end, becuase you haven’t taken the time to get to know the characters. There are movies, and then there are FILMS. The Deer Hunter is a beautiful film.