Deer Hunter vs Coming Home

[DavidMn]

I recently saw the Deer Hunter for the first time, and it moved me to say the least. I have yet to see Coming Home but I was having a discussion with a movie friend of mine about the fierce rivalry that existed between these 2 films. Of course, Deer Hunter won best picture and Coming Home took Actor and Actress for 1978, but what I found interesting is how Jane Fonda dissed Deer Hunter pretty bad from what I've read. I would like some perspective from knowledgeable movievewers on this subject. Thank you.