b) Brando is great.

c) It's not about Vietnam, it isn't Vietnam, Vietnam merely takes the place of Africa as the darkest place in the world. It is about going into oneself.

d) Yes, there is lots of narration, and it does seem very prose like, but if you have ever read "Heart of Darkness" you know that Apocalypse Now has much much much less narration and annoying prose.


Basically I disagree with you.