Movies Apocalypse Now - Where should I start?

[LangfordBarrow]

I picked up this bad boy for roughly $10 including shipping on eBay. It comes with all three versions of the film as well as the famed documentary Hearts of Darkness. I know there were some big Apocalypse Now fans on here so where should I start? Thanks!

The final cut and Hearts of Darkness. I'm not sure it's worthwhile watching the other two versions of the movie. I guess it depends on how big a fan you are.

 

[Deleted member 110072]

Start with either the original cut of maybe the Final Cut which is basically part way between the original and the very long Redux.

 

[SammyPops]

I picked up this bad boy for roughly $10 including shipping on eBay. It comes with all three versions of the film as well as the famed documentary Hearts of Darkness. I know there were some big Apocalypse Now fans on here so where should I start? Thanks!

not trolling but read the book Heart of Darkness and move on

 

[GoodBadHBK]

I actually liked the redux edition minus the plantation scene

"Who are you?"

"I'm next"

 

[huskylord]

Loved Apocalypse Now.........up until Marlon Brando shows up.

 

[Law Talkin’ Guy]

As has already been said, go with theatrical. I watched whatever version is in the “Redux” version (not sure if that’s “directors cut” or “final cut”) and it was boring af. Would not recommend.

 

[HereticBD]

Theatrical. The added scenes aren't bad, but they don't feel necessary, and they hurt the pacing of an already extremely long flick.

 

[Chesten_Hesten]

I thought it sucked, so start anywhere I guess.

 

[CyberRubberDuck]

It contains three versions of the film dumbass.

Watch the full version?

 

[koquerelle]

I would watch the version without the plantation stuff...it just kind of bogs the movie down with less return on your time.

This guy knows what's up.

 

[Tatra]

Saw it once. Turned it off about half way through. Absolute garbage. Only good part is the beginning, for obvious reasons.

 

[Rhood]

Watch the version with the most cut scenes.
If the MPAA screening audience hated the uncut version, then so will you.

 

[Fedorgasm]

+ boobs

Start there.

Spoiler

and finish there

 

[jx820]

I highly recommend you watch each scene for all 3 cuts scene by scene. Take copious notes on how they differ and the merits of each then report your findings back here with each scene.

 

[Karl_Hungus]

It is a great film. Loosely based on Conrad's "Heart of Darkness." I would go in chronological order. I have these editions on disc somewhere. Some top notch performances there. The extended version won't hit for you unless you have seen the original one first, I think. Maybe I'm wrong, idk. Anyone shitting on this film does not have good taste in films.

 

[Adamant]

It contains three versions of the film dumbass.

I haven't watched the movie yet but I've asked this question and the general consensus is the theatrical cut is the best cut.

 

[rj144]

At the beginning...

 

[StewDogg11]

At the beginning...

37 people have already made the same joke.

 

[rj144]

37 people have already made the same joke.

It was just a suggestion.

 

[Natural Order]

The OG release is just fine. Absolute masterwork of filmmaking. Easily Top 50 movies ever made.