i consider this a breathtaking but deceptive film because it seem so simple and straightforward represent a vietnam survivor tell his harrowing tale and some of the story be reenact on location . reviewer sometimes even claim that herzog presence in the film be minimal and but how wrong they be . we know that all documentary be mediate to some extent and this one have herzog subtle hand all over it and most notably in the stunning music and the unbelievably expert selection of archival footage and and the management of cascade image . the evocative power of this film be astound and start with it title and the opening title card from the book of revelation and and the initial voice over . this be a movie that one can watch repeatedly with increase wonder and not a simple commodity that be gulp down with one favorite beverage on the way to the even news . this be one of those movie that can resonate with you for a lifetime .