Apocalypse Now

Both the 1979 original theatrical film and the "Redux" theatrical edition are presented on this three-disc Blu-ray Disc™ Full Disclosure Edition, including the documentary "Hearts Of Darkness: A Filmmaker's Apocalypse." Nominated for eight Academy Awards® and winner of two, "Apocalypse Now" is the stunning masterpiece of Director Francis Ford Coppola about the insanities of the Vietnam War. The film chronicles a mission led by Captain Willard (Sheen) during the Vietnam War to assassinate Colonel Kurtz (Brando), who is rumored to have gone insane. Escorted to the mouth of the Nung River by Captain Kilgore (Duvall), Willard's crew must travel up the river deep into the heart of Vietnam to get to Kurtz in Cambodia. On finally reaching their destination, they learn that Kurtz is worshiped by the local villagers. An American photographer (Hopper), who is caught up in the madness, explains the villagers' devotion to Kurtz, which causes Willard to question his orders. Twenty-two years after his initial theatrical cut of Apocalypse Now, Francis Coppola returned to the material and created an expanded and re-edited version. This classic is a powerful and chilling tale, which is also a highlight on the American Film Institute's (AFI) list of 100 Years...100 Movies. Based loosely on Joseph Conrad's novel "Heart Of Darkness." The documentary "Hearts Of Darkness: A Filmmaker's Apocalypse" is a must-see insightful experience with commentary by Eleanor and Francis Ford Coppola. (Gary Reber)