Full Metal Jacket
Raw Marine recruits go through 16 weeks of training under a leather-tunged D.I., then plunge into the bullet-raining hell of Vietnam. Matthew Modine heads a talented ensemble in this searing look at a process that turns people into killers.
Critic Reviews:
- " A hard-hitting movie laced with moments of dark humour and brimming with social commentary, Full Metal Jacket is viewed as one of the all-time great war movie. " – Andrew Pollard
- " Kubrick had a way of making the audience become invested in the characters of his films and created some truly memorable ones. " – Allison Rose
- " A nicely contrasting soundtrack, intense action sequences, mesmerizing sets, excellent photography, and believable characters contribute to this poignant thriller. " – Mike Massie