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Cast

Charlie Sheen
as Chris

Willem Dafoe
as Sgt. Elias

Tom Berenger
as Sgt. Barnes

Forest Whitaker
as Big Harold

Francesco Quinn
as Rhah

John C. McGinley
as Sgt. O'Neill

Robert Edson
as Sal

Kevin Dillon
as Bunny

Reggie Johnson
as Junior

Keith David
as King

Johnny Depp
as Lerner

David Neidorf
as Tex

Mark Moses
as Lt. Wolfe

Richard Edson
as Sal

Li Mai Thao
as Rape Victim

Chris Pedersen
as Crawford

Corkey Ford
as Manny

Chris Pederson
as Crawford

Corey Glover
as Francis

Matthew Westfall
as Terrified Soldier

Bob Orwig
as Gardner

Tony Todd
as Warren

Kevin Eshelman
as Morehouse

Adam J. Glover
as Sanderson

Ivan Kane
as Tony

Paul Sanchez
as Doc

James Terry McIlvain
as Ace

Dale Dye
as Capt. Harris

Peter Hicks
as Parker

Bernardo Manalili
as Village Chief

Than Rogers
as Village Chief's Wife

Basile Achara
as Flash

Steve Barredo
as Fu Sheng

Li Thi Van
as Village Chief's Daughter

Chris Castillejo
as Rodriguez

Clarisa Ortacio
as Old Woman

Andrew B. Clark
as Tubbs

Romy Sevilla
as One-Legged Man

Mathew Westfall
as Terrified Soldier

Nick Nicholson
as Mechanized Soldier

Warren McLean
as Mechanized Soldier

Oliver Stone
as Officer in Bunker

Ron Barracks
as Medic

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Audience Reviews for Platoon

• Aug 15, 2017

  Platoon is so much more than just your average war film. This is actually rather intelligent, both in its plot and technical execution. It's the Vietnam War, we follow a platoon of US soldiers as they attempt to wipe out the enemy. The question that this film raises is: who really is the enemy? You have the conflict of the war itself (America against Vietnam) but within the platoon is a conflict for authority. Split between what is right and what is wrong, the moral implications of this war have taken effect on several soldiers as they question their choices. This was a smart element to include within the plot, it was easier to establish character development and build some tension. The majority of the characters were sufficiently developed and their personalities had charisma. This was mostly down to the great cast. Willem Dafoe was easily the best performance, Tom Berenger was also decent and the heated chemistry between them was well conveyed. Charlie Sheen however, didn't work for me. His acting ability consisted of monotonous dialogue delivery and shouting, perhaps he was overpowered by the rest of the great cast? I don't know, just felt meh. Didn't help that his biggest battle was with nature...we're talking ants, leeches and other insects. Obviously, animals love abit of Sheen. Oliver Stone's direction was solid, very realistic and gritty. The makeup effects were practical, the wounds and blown up limbs looked pretty damn realistic. A standout scene was the raiding of the Vietnamese village. This was the turning point where actually the American side were perceived as the antagonists, clearly communicating with our inner moral compasses. Effective, very effective. This is easily one of the best war films I've seen and winning Best Picture was fully justified.
  

  Luke A Super Reviewer
• Jul 18, 2016

  5/04/2018 - With masterful performances and cinematography, Platoon is probably the best Vietnam war movie ever made. An absolute masterpiece.
  

  Peter B Super Reviewer
• Feb 18, 2015

  Platoon is the landmark definition of a war film. Pulse-pounding sequences stacked on well-performed portrayal of soldiers (Sheen, Berenger & Dafoe) as well as a couple of heart-wrenching scenes that would be somewhat difficult to view. The film is Oliver Stone's most significant to date, especially since it's based off his own personal experience in the Vietnam War. 4/5
  

  Eugene B Super Reviewer
• Feb 06, 2014

  Oliver Stone's take on Vietnam is good. It just pales in comparison to earlier films like Apocalypse Now and the Deer Hunter. It makes you wonder why the same Vietnam theme is explored again and again and again from the same angle. This one would have been more highly considered if it were the definitive Vietnam epic.
  

  John B Super Reviewer

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