Sergeant. Maybe I can see something I dont yet see, or learn something I dont yet know (Stone, p.14) O'Neil (Survives): 3rd Squad (Charlie): Squad Leader. Cause drives Sgt. People like Elias get wasted and people like Barnes just go on making up rules any way they want and what do we do, we just sit around in the middle and suck on it! Elias get into an altercation over Sgt. Chris is thematically focused on understanding how to apply what he knows. Francis - portrayed by Living Colour frontman Corey Glover - emerges from a foxhole and correctly determines that help is indeed on the way. Barnes blames it on the way the men acted, and he gives them a lecture on how they need to be and act when they are on a nighttime ambush: Barnes confronts Chris and some of the other men when he overhears them talking about killing him to revenge Elias murder. The black soldier behind him is Flash, the guy in the foreground is Bunny. The value of human life and what it is worth is the thematic conflict waged between Chris and Sgt. From none of you. Barnes. When Taylor is evacuated from the battle field and discussing his "fathers" he says it's his duty to grow and become a better person. Hollywood is filled with stories about directors burning through numerous takes to get the exact moment theyre looking for. A story of triumph that we are subjected to follow. CHRIS: Yever get caught in a mistake King and you just cant get out of it? Idealistic, patriotic, eager for adventure, Chris Taylor is the kind of earnest middle-class rebel who scandalizes his parents by believing in flag and country in a literal way. News, For me, it was a purely physical thing. KING: How the fuck you get over here man, you look like you educated What is not appreciated also illustrates the forewarning. Hes seen a lot of action in his day and has already served several tours in Vietnam. Matters continue to get worse for the platoon. Thematically, the final war sequence is designed to parallel the Elias shooting scene. When the platoon takes some gruesome losses, an enraged Barnes kills some Vietnamese and orders the burning of their village, outraging the temporarily absent Elias. Before, Barnes looked Elias in the eye and shot him. Sgt. 2nd Squad (Bravo): squad leader.Pvt Flash (KIA) Killed by NVA soldier, seen lying dead next to Sgt. There are many examples of how unproven is the problem in the objective story. When Chris reflects upon the village and the murder of Elias, he is able to gain the same enlightenment, yet his killing of Barnes in cold blood detracts from any progress hes made toward self-fulfillment. When you know you know. Barnes when Barnes confronts him and others about killing Sgt. Immediately upon arriving in country, Chris realizes the stark reality of war in Vietnam is quite contrary to his beliefs. Barnes; Chris attacks Sgt. Its all a blur. After Elias death, Sgt. This is illustrated time and again throughout the film. And while the final narration doesn't reveal a whole lot about Taylor's life after the Vietnam War, his reflections arerepresentative of how many soldiers feel uponreturning home. Company. He is stoic, cold and brutal, doesn't care for any others than himself - and that includes his own soldiers and country. During the filming of Sgt Elias death in Platoon, Dafoe had little contact with the other members of the cast and crew. User Ratings After experiencing the heavy toll of war, Taylor has been transformed into someone other than his true self. Platoon -The 1986 Drama movie featuring Charlie Sheen and Willem Dafoe at the award winning 80s Movies Rewind. Edit, near the beginning of the movie, as the squad goes out for the night ambush and in the end of the movie? We just dont add up to a rats ass. Barnes. But a cold and ruthless product of warfare. There is a lot of speculation whether he lives or dies, confused even more by the fact Depp mentions Lerner dies in a documentary about this movie. To put an end to his own personal war, Sgt. Chris is obviously opposed to, and appalled by, Sgt. Hes not one to sit around and consider, contemplate, or ponder situations. Meaning, the U.S. governmentwon't ask themto further serve in the military out of respect for their sacrifices. When Berenger's character rolls over on his back and demands a medic, he simultaneouslyshows his bravery along with an attitude that unnerves Taylor. coming up on Chris, who is soaked now from head to foot in sweat, dizzy, feeling sick, about to vomit: Elias is missing in the jungle, Chris sets out to find him until hes stopped by Sgt. His work has been featured in psfk.com, foxsports.com, politicususa.com and hillreporter.com. There's nature and technology, free will and fate - that place had changed him and in killing Barnes, he acknowledges as much, if only to break the spell. You dont sleep on no fucking ambush! Sgt. There are so many war movies out there to choose from, yet not many come from the perspectiveof a man who personally lived through the hell that was the Vietnam War. Tonight. His naivete is quickly dissipated by the stark realities of his environment. Chris shoots him three times at close range to finish him off after he survives the airstrike. (to Chris) And that goes for you, shit for brains. Ultimately, Platoonis about survival and legacy. Elias warns Barnes that he shouldnt send the new men in the platoon out on an all night ambush because they would most likely engage the enemy, and their inexperience would make them inadequate for the patrol. Barnes drive and motivation. Truman willingly agreed to aid Frances ambitions in exchange for Frances support. For most of the movie, Taylor has remained above the fray, so to speak. Elias argument to Sgt. Gunfire all around, incoming and outgoing, makes them yell to each other. What does Barnes say in platoon? Barnes killed Elias, its just a feeling that Chris has about him. For example: Barnes doesnt seem to give much thought to sending the new, inexperienced recruits, Chris and Gardner, out on a dangerous all night ambush mission shortly after they arrive to the platoon. But rather than checking on the injured, Francis deliberately plunges a knife into his leg. Barnes is a callous soldier, hardened from several tours of duty in the Nam. Horrible scars carved into his face physically suggest the experiences he has seen. Hope things are well Grandma, tell Mom and Dad, I well just tell them, Chris. Barnes is running the platoon. None of this sits well with Sgt. Its funny, in retrospect Ive heard many people say that Oliver Stone took that [pose] from a war photo, he continued. WOLFE: (to Barnes) Who do you want on ambush, Sergeant? . The film closes with hundreds of dead bodies fallen everywhere, with no particular organization, and no body bags. He says "do it". Barnes defeats any ideas they might have had about killing him. Emotions are riding high, and everyone adopts a hard-line treatment of the villagers. How much is a platoon? Marine veteran Capt. Elias admits he is a burn out and has some faults, but at least he is competent and doesn't frag his own. There are a number of examples illustrating how Chris prefers to deal with situations externally, and looks for physical solutions to his problems. This is definitely a war America is not winning. If they were permanently damaged in some way; such as losing a limb, severe nerve damage, etc. When George C. Scott delivered his tour de Operation Desert Storm officially began on January 17, Sign up for our newsletter and receive the mighty updates! Simpson then had to explain to Stone that he couldn't find that footage because the scene in question hadn't been shot yet. This happens immediately after the platoon has lost several men to booby traps at the Viet Cong bunker complex. For far too long, they engage in a losing war, deluding themselves that victory is certain. Lias, he was full of shit, Lias was a crusader - I got no fight with a man does what hes told, but when he dont, the machine breaks down, and when the machine breaks down, we break down and I aint gonna allow that. In this case, however, the power dynamics are significantly different. When Barnes condemns the men by saying, I shit on all of you! he is basically telling Chris and the others they are worthless. ONEILL: So what am I going to do! Top 4 Reasons the Property Management Companies are Thriving. Optionlock Chris and other new recruits are made immediately aware that their future is going to be bleak, harsh, and very possibly deadly in Vietnam. Fresh off the plane, new U.S. recruits are greeted by body bags slung onto another plane going home; the platoon takes out its frustrations on a defenseless village; a civil war breaks out between members within the platoon. Alternatives to LiveJournal for students. If look closely at Dafoes left hand, you can see him carrying the squib detonator, which he used to set off the devices attached to his wardrobe. Stone's filmalso has a familial connection to Francis Ford Coppola's 1979 war classic Apocalypse Now, whichstars Charlie Sheen's father, Martin Sheen. Lt. Wolfe's RTO.SGT. I guess having always been sheltered and special, I just want to be anonymous. Sgt. | So he stabbed himself in order to be taken off duty long enough to be sent home. Who was Murphy? Death What do yall know bout death? is what Barnes asks Chris and the others of the head when he confronts them about Elias. KING: Way out of anything, man. When the enemy attacks the U.S. compound, the Viet Cong are able to overrun the U.S forces. Elias, and the other half with Sgt. The mens essential natures are not suitable for war and it takes its toll, best seen in post-traumatic stress. Much of this is illustrated in his letters to his grandmother. Barnes is obviously affected by the deaths of more of his men, enough so to make him momentarily lose his tough, military sergeant facade and expose a slight vulnerability. When you know you know. Far from it, as Audie Murphy was awarded the Medal Of Honor and every other medal for bravery in combat, sometimes in multiples. Barnes, who drives Chris and the platoon hard throughout the jungle hikes. Unlike Elijah, however, he was not successful in his goals. He's also the founding editor at Vague Visages, and has contributed to RogerEbert.com and Fandor. Even though Lieutenant Wolfe is the highest ranking officer in the platoon, he is young, inexperienced, and has only recently come to Vietnam. He is a brutal and extremely violent Sergeant in the US Army, known for his horrifically disfigured face that he gained after surviving seven shooting injuries. They are the internal moral pillars all humans have that determine whether man's innate capacity for evil is realized or not. ELIAS: Sir, I saw it happen in 66 at Ia Drang. Edit, Audie Leon Murphy was the most "decorated" (was awarded the most service medals) soldier that served during World War II. I have no energy to write. Yeah. Chris seeks to obtain revenge against Barnes for murdering Elias: When the platoon finds a small Vietnamese village, Barnes was seen harassing the villagers, and ultimately, out of anger and cold blood, murders the village chief's wife and holds his daughter at gunpoint. One of the most memorable scenes in Platoon was the death of main character Sgt Elias, portrayed by Willem Dafoe. BARNES: Yall take a good look at this lump of shit! Does Elias die in Platoon? SSG. Elias tells Chris he thinks the U.S. is going to lose the war: Whenever he gets involved with what he feels is the reason for a situation being a certain way (the cause), it really gets under his skin. His vest was fitted with squibs and he held a detonator in his right hand. These lines obviously reference the internal conflict amongst his unit, and Taylor statesthat the Vietnam War will always be with him. One needs to learn from the past to do well in war. Out here assholes, ya keep your shit wired tight at all times! How many days you short? What's with the booby trap that kills Sal and Sanderson? There is a scene in the head hutch where Rhah points out to Chris how much Chris respected Barnes when he first arrived: Barnes tells Elias he is moving out, and then he tells O'Neill his short termers can stay in; but he is going out because he needs veterans out there. Hes done so with the hope of finding himself and what hes really about, and to discover something he can be proud of: Events that have already happened are used as a yardstick to measure the progress toward the goal. 24. The conflict ends with Barnes ready to kill Taylor, an inexperienced soldier who seemingly doesn't pose a major threat to his standing within the U.S. Army. Whereas, for Sgt. The enormous loss of lives sustained in the last battle clearly indicates the U.S. militarys failure in making progress in the Vietnam War. Upon leaving the bunker en route to a nearby village, the platoon discovers the mutilated remains of one of its soldiers who was just abducted by the Viet Cong. At the village, Sgt. Platoon won the 1987 Academy Award for Best Motion Picture. Barnes makes a profound impact on Chris. A man who felt he was doing what was necessary. The main action in Platoon takes place in 1968. Throughout the film, we experience the platoons frustrations, anxieties, and fears of fighting an invisible enemy that the platoon seems to have little to no impact against. Barnes that Chris and Gardner were not ready for the all night ambush patrol. The soldiers with a past have an intimate knowledge about the ways of fighting in Vietnam, and they must be able to remember and draw from their past experiences in order to be effective in the fight they are currently engaged in. You were there Rhah - I know what you were thinking. Answer: 7. Barnes easily overpowers Chris and would have killed him if the other men werent there to intervene. Barnes: (to all) Yall take a good look at this lump of shit! He knows that coming from a wealthy, privileged, protected background had prevented him from being drafted, and that only the poor, ethnic, and lower class citizens are forced to fight for the United States. And it has shown him the level down to which he too can stoop, the level of cold-blooded, vengeful murder. He is on a quest to find something of which to be proud. Did he try to kill himself? Chris seems awestruck that his worse fear could have been realizedhe could have been easily killed if there had been enemy troops in the bunker. A nineteen-year-old college drop-out who has volunteered for military service and signed up for combat in Vietnam. Therefore he's chosen the path of Elias aka good and rejected evil. Chris loses credibility with the other men because hes treating the incident as a fact when it really isnt certain. Chris Taylor decides to drop out of college and enlist in the military for active duty in Vietnam; Sgt. Sgt. Elias' decision to report Barnes' criminal conduct at the village precipitates a rift between the members in the platoon (some siding with Barnes and others siding with Elias), and ultimately causes Barnes to kill Elias. Wolfe (KIA): Killed while defending CP bunker, in this very dark scene you see him shot or hit by shrapnel in the face, he staggers around covering his face and then is shot multiple times. Truman wanted French support against Russia. They are both promoted, Rhah is given Elias' position, and O'Neill is given Barnes' position much to his chagrin. The carnage the platoon thrusts upon the village is an expression of the frustration that has built up among the soldiers. Barnes is introduced as a hardened, brash character that leads with an iron fist. Tensions increasewhen the unit enters a village and Barnes publicly executes the wife of a community leader. Like everybody else. BARNES: Elias is like them politicians in Washington. Elias less. At the end, we see an entire regiment used as bait to draw out the larger Viet Cong regiment. Sgt. Barnes extensive experience and knowledge of war gives him a false sense of security that causes him to disregard giving much thought to his decisions and actions. Why does Chris Taylor (Charlie Sheen) call Barnes and Elias his "fathers" during the final monologue. In the final scene the dead arent even in body bags. I am reality. Elias is the Aramaic form of the Biblical Elijah. While the platoon is extracting via helicopter, they glimpse Elias, mortally wounded, emerging . When Barnes is faced with an accusation, or when he can directly accuse someone else for being the cause of a problem, he really gets upset and motivated. Edit, Platoon is based on a screenplay by director Oliver Stone. (Stone p. 21) In this story, the prerequisites work hand in hand with the requirements. Taylor picked up the grenade, but once one of the other soldiers made their way to him, he probably felt it was better to live and get shipped home to be with the ones he loved. ELIAS: I thought it was ONeills turn tonight. Susanna", written by Stephen Collin Foster in 1847 or 1848. M79.Final BattlePvt King (Survives): His tour of duty ends just before the battle. The last we see of him he is alive and in critical condition being placed aboard a Huey. You got no proof man. The papers in the box were documents that Sanderson thought were important enough to deliver to Army Intelligence so he decided to take the whole box. But in actuality, he doesn't know for sure that Sgt. BARNES: Elias - you take your squad and Ill take Tex and Francis from your squad. During a chaotic jungle mission, Barnes spots Elias and shoots him. KING: Whoever said we did, babe. Barnes feels whatever strides he can make against the enemy are worth operating outside the moral codes of war. Hawaiian kid, seen lighting building in village scene. (to Doc) Doc, tagem and bagem. Barnes leadership, committing war crimes against the villagers. The light of the moon. By the early 1960s, after increasing military involvement, America found itself stepping in for the exhausted French and Southern Vietnamese governments, and leading the campaign against the lethal Viet Cong, the North Vietnamese communist regime. Understanding the volatile relationship between Sgt. In the speech he gives the head, hes basically telling the men to think his way; be part of the machineCause when the machine breaks down, we break down, an occurrence hes not going to allow. The consequence of not making progress in the war is the men will have to keep fighting, subjected to the inhumane preconscious responses they have developed in order to stay alive. And so everything looks and feels relatively normal given the circumstances. I know he did. A similar character in Barnes being the leader of a Platoon in the Vietnam war. It doesn't kill Elias and he leaves him for dead as we later see. You got no proof man. CHRIS: He killed him. Dye stands with actors Tom Berenger, Willem Dafoe, and Mark Moses on the set of Platoon,deep in the jungle in the Philippines (Image from Orion Pictures). Chris presumes Barnes killed Elias as if it were a fact. Chris drops out of college, enlists in the military, and asks for combat duty in Vietnam. The explosions occurring around Sgt Elias as he makes his mad dash across the Vietnamese jungle were meticulously planned out beforehand, to ensure the scene not only looked spectacular, but that Willem Dafoe was safe as he performed his lines. There is no hesitation or contemplation when Barnes enters the village and begins interrogating and killing civilians; we dont see him ponder much about killing Elias or attacking Chris. When the staff sergeant threatens to kill another person,an enraged Elias physically attacks him. Patent #5,734,916; #6,105,046. Elias Gordon was born in 1936, and he joined the US Army during the Vietnam War, serving as a Sergeant in Bravo Company, US 25th Infantry Division. What happened todays just the beginning. Through voiceover narration, Taylor explains his experiences through letters home to his grandmother and eventually proves himself to be the most morally righteous of the main characters. THE WEB'S FAVORITE - SINCE 1999. . Barnes blatant disregard for ethics of war and his dysfunctional code of morals are like a nagging toothache on Chris psyche: Tonight. Staff Sergeant (Platoon sergeant).Ebonhoch (Survives): Seen in foxhole with Rhah just before battle, then seen waving at the end with Tony. How big is a platoon? Its also the first time weve seen Chris crack a smile. Made of Iron: Barnes had apparently been shot seven times prior to the events of the film and the rest of the platoon think he can't die as a result. He aint gonna bite you. Dale Dye. Seen being carried away at end of battle. Barnes course of action, but is in no position to prevent the horrible events he witnesses. Despite his frustration and anger, there is a line that Chris will not cross when it comes to the human rights of others. Platoon Barnes was in co-command of 2nd Platoon along with Sgt. Barnes holds no value for civilian life in Vietnam and almost seems to value Sgt. The go-to source for comic book and superhero movie fans. Barnes commits causes Chris to abruptly regain his senses. This sight directly contradicts Sgt. This often undermines his own credibility when he tries to impose his wisdom on others. Morehouse and Sal are short, Fu Shengs going on an RnR, you dont want to send their asses out on an ambush. ONEILL: Fuck you Elias. Just keep your pecker up and your powder dry, things change. While there, the cast also trained to be soldiers with Marine veteran and friend of WATM,Capt. I shit you not! Another important point relating to the range is the fact that the U.S. military is continually losing soldiers to the Viet Cong, and unable to successfully counteract the Viet Congs strategies. Thats a good Gook, good and dead. Specialist 4th class.SGT. The men cower at the blunt prospect of having to kill their menacing sergeant. If their wounds were minor and would fully heal in a few weeks, they'd be sent to a hospital and then once they had healed, sent back to the front line. Effect will end the source of Sgt. (Stone, p. 3) He shoots Elias three times in the upper body. Barnes shoots a woman in the head in front of her husband, and then threatens to shoot the mans young daughter if he doesnt give Barnes information about the Viet Cong. 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