I was probably the only one of my friends who actually saw this movie when I was a kid. It was touching and well acted. It touched on something that wasn't being talked about a lot in the 1970's, which was the post traumatic shock that veterans were experiencing. Though some people saw the movie as simplistic or even quirky, I thought it was a very compassionate look at the hopelessness that veterans can feel. Some veterans are very disenfranchised when being expected to fit back into society after returning home from war. I found both Henry Winkler and Sally Field's performances to be solid, raw and engaging. It leaves the viewer wanting to understand the characters. Henry Winkler showed a lot more range in this movie than he ever did on his televisions roles. It was also entertaining to see Harrison Ford in a supportive role. I like to watch this movie every couple of years.
Review of Heroes
