Can be considered as a classic masterpiece, if people have the stomach to watch the brutality the film offers to the viewers. Stunning acting and storytelling create a haunting experience about the life in an autocratic world. Horrible music, in fact... (read more) Can be considered as a classic masterpiece, if people have the stomach to watch the brutality the film offers to the viewers. Stunning acting and storytelling create a haunting experience about the life in an autocratic world. Horrible music, in fact, music in a movie like this actually ruin the realism of the film. i can't question if this film is a little too far fetch with its brutality or not because I have never experience the kind of horror like they do. However, i can't ignore the fact that human brutality like the ones shown in the movie do happen in place similar to the one in the movie. All and all, it is a great movie and I enjoyed it very much. Even though it is not for the faint of heart.

A touching and powerful with the most intelligent use of a song (Imagine by John Lennon just before the end credits)

Amazing piece of work, stellar performances, sublime score and the horrible face of sheer madness. A must see!

One should own this movie. Its fabulously done and presented from so many perspectives, its amazing. The fact that it is a true story only adds to its greatness. To know there are human beings alive who actually live such a valiant life.

A powerful film with great depth and performances. Reminds me of "Midnight Express" and "The Shawshank Redemption" and that is a good thing.

Great movie that I just watched for the first time last night. I certainly left with better insight into Cambodia during the 1970's and its complexities leading to the rise of the Khmer Rouge and their mass-murdering regime through the personal stru... (read more) Great movie that I just watched for the first time last night. I certainly left with better insight into Cambodia during the 1970's and its complexities leading to the rise of the Khmer Rouge and their mass-murdering regime through the personal struggles of Pran and Sydney.

Ankertill Brewer.... Waterston and Ngor final embrace with John Lennon's music in the background, just unforgettable!

Haing S. Ngor simply delivers one of the most heart felt, intense supporting roles I've ever seen. What a lot of people don't now is that he basically lived his characters story in his real life. It's sad how his life ended. This is one of the most u... (read more) Haing S. Ngor simply delivers one of the most heart felt, intense supporting roles I've ever seen. What a lot of people don't now is that he basically lived his characters story in his real life. It's sad how his life ended. This is one of the most underrated movies of the 80's, BRILLIANTLY shot.