Outperforms all vietnam era movies as you are actually travelling along with Martin Sheen on his “Assignment”. You visually experience vietnam
firsthand and become mesmerized and feel as if you are the one going down the river. I have watched this movie once per year for past 5 or 6 years and find something new and different each time. Should have won for best picture, but we cant have everything. Redux version adds even more detail, like 45 more minutes. Even though Brando has a minimal role, he still steals the show with his presence. For those who have never seen Martin Sheen in action, this role couldnt have been played by anyone else which is a great compliment to him.