though this film destroy director and screenwriter michael cimino career and bankrupt united artist and it still stand a one of the top movie of all time . there be plenty of reason to prematurely dismiss this movie for sure . among them represent it length and it technical problem and it colossal mistreatment of animal on set the list go on and on . and yet and for all of this and it remain a film that capture something . it be a classic example of naturalistic storytelling on par with strindberg it moment last as long a they might in reality and have not be dumbed down for good cinematic timing . it feel real in it moment of anger and love and and war ( and hopelessness ) . this film should be see by any person who appreciate film and storytelling .