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Platoon (1986)

Platoon (1986)  Roger Ebert “Here is a movie that regards combat from ground level, from the infantryman's point of view, and it does not make war look like fun.”  

Ebert- “There are no false heroics in this movie, and no standard heroes; the narrator is quickly at the point of physical collapse, bedeviled by long marches, no sleep, ants, snakes, cuts, bruises and constant, gnawing fear. In a scene near the beginning of the film, he is on guard duty when he clearly sees enemy troops approaching his position, and he freezes. He will only gradually, unknowingly, become an adequate soldier.”  Platoon had a budget of $6,000,000. The movie made over $138,000,000 Worldwide.  

The historical images are Chernobyl, which the nuclear disaster happened the year the film was released. There is also a picture of the astronauts from the Challenger mission in which the rocket exploded on live television. 

The film that made an impact on me is Platoon. Platoon was released in 1986 and was directed by Oliver Stone. The movie follows a young recruit named Chris Taylor played by Charlie Sheen. Taylor joined the army while the United States was entangled in a conflict with North Vietnam. The movie shows the brutality of the war and the extreme conditions that the soldiers and the civilians of Vietnam had to endure. The directors wanted the audience to see what the Vietnam did to innocent people. The soldiers were subjected to conditions that were hard to endure. They reacted by taking out their anger on the civilians. The consistently had the notion that the civilians were giving information to the Vietcong that would put the American’s lives in danger. The movie also dives into the issue of soldiers who had problems with drugs. This was actual issue that went on during the Vietnam war.   

The producers of Platoon hired many big names for this film. Charlie Sheen, Tom Berenger, Willem Dafoe, Forest Witaker, and Johnny Depp had a small role as well. The graphic depictions of war and the strong language gave this film an R rating. Oliver Stone actual served in Vietnam which brings more realism to the script. The movie is very sporadic and there is no set story line. There are no true heroes. The soundtrack to the film is appropriate for the time and was well chosen. It is difficult to decide whether it is a mainstream or unconventional film. I would say it is mainstream because of the A-list actors. But the film was released before many of these actors were at the height of their fame.  

The information that I found online regarding the film definitely was different than what I remember watching the last time I watched this movie. After watching Platoon again, I realized a large portion of the story was the conflict between the two sergeants played by Berenger and Dafoe. It leaves the audience to wonder which side to take. Dafoe’s character displays more empathy for the civilians. He looks at them as humans. Berenger’s character on the other hand will do anything to survive, that means taking innocent lives.  

The movie was released in 1986. There were many significant events that happened that year. One was the Challenger tragedy which was televised live for millions of people to see. Another significant event that occurred that year was the Chernobyl nuclear disaster which turned an entire city into a ghost town. This film did reflect concerns people had at the time. The Vietnam war was widely protested and was during a time of extreme distrust in the government. The veterans of the Vietnam war were also not treated like heroes like other generations. This film did an incredible job in portraying the life of a group of American soldiers. Soldiers who were stuck in a country in Southeast Asia and exposed to extreme elements and exhaustion. The film showed what this did to the soldiers mentally. One does not know how they would truly act unless they were exposed to the same situation themselves. Would you always act with empathy? Or would you break moral codes in order to survive? Platoon is a film that will always remind me of being a teenager. This was at the height of my obsessions with American military campaigns. Watching it again reminded me how much I enjoyed reading and researching about the history of American conflicts.  

Tom Berenger & Dale Dye "Platoon" 1/10/87 - Bobbie Wygant Archive 

Platoon (1986) - Barnes Crosses the Line Scene (3/10) | Movieclips 

Platoon(1986) - The All Night ambush 

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Platoon (1986)

Platoon (1986)  Roger Ebert “Here is a movie that regards combat from ground level, from the infantryman's point of view, and it does not make war look like fun.”  

Ebert- “There are no false heroics in this movie, and no standard heroes; the narrator is quickly at the point of physical collapse, bedeviled by long marches, no sleep, ants, snakes, cuts, bruises and constant, gnawing fear. In a scene near the beginning of the film, he is on guard duty when he clearly sees enemy troops approaching his position, and he freezes. He will only gradually, unknowingly, become an adequate soldier.”  Platoon had a budget of $6,000,000. The movie made over $138,000,000 Worldwide.  

The historical images are Chernobyl, which the nuclear disaster happened the year the film was released. There is also a picture of the astronauts from the Challenger mission in which the rocket exploded on live television. 

The film that made an impact on me is Platoon. Platoon was released in 1986 and was directed by Oliver Stone. The movie follows a young recruit named Chris Taylor played by Charlie Sheen. Taylor joined the army while the United States was entangled in a conflict with North Vietnam. The movie shows the brutality of the war and the extreme conditions that the soldiers and the civilians of Vietnam had to endure. The directors wanted the audience to see what the Vietnam did to innocent people. The soldiers were subjected to conditions that were hard to endure. They reacted by taking out their anger on the civilians. The consistently had the notion that the civilians were giving information to the Vietcong that would put the American’s lives in danger. The movie also dives into the issue of soldiers who had problems with drugs. This was actual issue that went on during the Vietnam war.   

The producers of Platoon hired many big names for this film. Charlie Sheen, Tom Berenger, Willem Dafoe, Forest Witaker, and Johnny Depp had a small role as well. The graphic depictions of war and the strong language gave this film an R rating. Oliver Stone actual served in Vietnam which brings more realism to the script. The movie is very sporadic and there is no set story line. There are no true heroes. The soundtrack to the film is appropriate for the time and was well chosen. It is difficult to decide whether it is a mainstream or unconventional film. I would say it is mainstream because of the A-list actors. But the film was released before many of these actors were at the height of their fame.  

The information that I found online regarding the film definitely was different than what I remember watching the last time I watched this movie. After watching Platoon again, I realized a large portion of the story was the conflict between the two sergeants played by Berenger and Dafoe. It leaves the audience to wonder which side to take. Dafoe’s character displays more empathy for the civilians. He looks at them as humans. Berenger’s character on the other hand will do anything to survive, that means taking innocent lives.  

The movie was released in 1986. There were many significant events that happened that year. One was the Challenger tragedy which was televised live for millions of people to see. Another significant event that occurred that year was the Chernobyl nuclear disaster which turned an entire city into a ghost town. This film did reflect concerns people had at the time. The Vietnam war was widely protested and was during a time of extreme distrust in the government. The veterans of the Vietnam war were also not treated like heroes like other generations. This film did an incredible job in portraying the life of a group of American soldiers. Soldiers who were stuck in a country in Southeast Asia and exposed to extreme elements and exhaustion. The film showed what this did to the soldiers mentally. One does not know how they would truly act unless they were exposed to the same situation themselves. Would you always act with empathy? Or would you break moral codes in order to survive? Platoon is a film that will always remind me of being a teenager. This was at the height of my obsessions with American military campaigns. Watching it again reminded me how much I enjoyed reading and researching about the history of American conflicts.  

Tom Berenger & Dale Dye "Platoon" 1/10/87 - Bobbie Wygant Archive 

Platoon (1986) - Barnes Crosses the Line Scene (3/10) | Movieclips 

Platoon(1986) - The All Night ambush 

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Previously teased is the summer collaboration between The Whitaker Group & adidas on their Race-inspired series of the adidas Originals NMD Racers. Making a full official apperance days before their intended release, the adidas Originals get a touch up that have hints of race track life all over it.

Features like adidas Primeknit upper, an embroidered “motion blur” pattern at the medial, lateral, and toe portions of the shoe add to the racer design.  Blending in with the knitted uppers is a signature BOOST midsole in white, complete with a tonal EVA insert. A full-grain leather heel gives that biker feel that the speed life desires but maintains the NMD look.

Those interested in The Whitaker Group x adidas Originals NMD Racer can expect to find them launching on two separate dates — with an earlier June 8 launch at all Whitaker Group boutiques; Social Status (Charlotte, NC), APB Store (Greenville, SC), A Ma Maniere (Atlanta, GA), and Prosper (Jersey City, NJ), while a global launch will take place on June 9.

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Footwear| @adidas Originals & The Whitaker Group Drop A Race-Inspire Collection Previously teased is the summer collaboration between The Whitaker Group & adidas on their Race-inspired series of the adidas Originals NMD Racers.