i always want to see this film and when i finally get to i knew i be in for a nice surprise when john boorman name appear on the screen . know mostly for his epic film ( he direct the first conan and write apocalypse now ) put together in the classic hollywood structure and this one fit nicely with his catalog . i also can not express how perfect the timing be consider that myanmar ( burma ) be once again experience an uprising by monk and student against the military junta run government which be the very same one ( there have be a change of leadership since but it essentially the same ) depict in the movie from 1988. now more than ever this film need to be air on television ( catch it on ifc ) because of recent event .