Full Metal Jacket

"... is one of the greatest war movies ever made and is also one of Stanley Kubrick's best films! R. Lee Ermey gives a terrific performance along with the cast of all the other characters! In conclusion, this gritty, realistic, and... Full review

Though this was the first time I had watched this film, I had heard references made to this movie without knowing that it was to this movie. The film was pretty good in that it was well directed and really good... Full review

This is the best depiction of the old school military. tough as nails. you gotta be. i dont know about the navy and air force, but the army and marines really arent that much different as far as basic. the ending... Full review

it was kind of short but the movie was still real and not bad it just end when you wouldn't think it would. If i were you i would still watch it... Full review

this movie is a dvd buy for sure, it was truly a great movie,, i dont have much more to say about it... Full review

When people call 'Full Metal Jacket' the best war film ever, I just have to look at them crazy. It's not even close, in my opinion. Hell, I can think of four Vietnam War films at the top of my head... Full review

Vincent D'Onofrio could not have been more perfect in this role. His talent was undeniable as he made the character unforgettable for his breakout role. Matthew Modine was also unforgettable in his role. Great movie!... Full review

AFTER WATCHING FMJ ALL I CAN SAY IS WOW I WAS AMAZED AT HOW GREAT THIS MOVIE WAS. THIS IS NOT YOUR AVERAGE WAR MOVIE. NOT ONLY IS IT A GREAT WAR MOVIE BUT A GREAT LOOK AT THE DEHUMANIZING PROCESS... Full review

Realy i cant stop my slef from keeping watch this perfect movie , i realy love this style of movies special when is directed by wonderful director like stanly... Full review

It was realistic,accurate,and waaaaaaaay better than any war movie hollywood makes now. It had real situations like jelly doughnuts and blanket parties. Well, private pile, i'd say this was an amazing movie.... Full review

the movie is perfect.....In my opinion it should be regarded as one of the top 10 war-based cinema movies.....Though, besides that and other minor details, the movie is excellent.....In the second part, Kubrick doesn't follow the example of all other successful Vietnam war movies.....ubrick, the director, in my opinion, created the best movie ever to feature the war in Vietnam..... ... Full Review

the movie is perfect.....Kappa;ubrick, the director, in my opinion, created the best movie ever to feature the war in Vietnam.....In the second part, Kubrick doesn't follow the example of all other successful Vietnam war movies.....Technical infoI believe "Full Metal Jacket" is one of the best movies ever made by Stanley Kubrick....Technically, the movie is very well made.... ... Full Review

surpassed it with this film.....These roles are perfectly cast and flawlessly executed.....Several benchmark performances highlight this epic -.... ... Full Review

Stanley Kubrick Goes Anti-war in a Vietnam-era FilmIn 1987, a powerful anti-war movie hit theaters.....The reviewer's personal favorite scene:.... ... Full Review

best supporting actor for the performance....Some scenes will make you worry for your own future.... ... Full Review

"There Are Many like it but This One is Mine" I very nearly made my reputation on this movie. As fans of my work (all six of them) will attest, the film for which I am most famous, and which... ... Full Article

"THIS IS MY RIFLE, THIS IS MY GUN. THIS IS FOR FIGHTING, THIS IS FOR FUN." That's the mantra R. Lee Ermey hammered into his young soldiers as sadistic Sgt. ... Full Article

Vietnam Vet, Actor and Morale BoosterAs part of a group of online journalists and bloggers on BlogTalkRadio, I was able to participate in a DOD "bloggers roundtable" discussion with R. ... Full Article

YOU CAN DRUM, TOO: Taiko-terrific group On Ensemble leads a drum-focused DIY night at the Ford. The plan: The audience drums along (bringing a paint bucket is suggested). ... Full Article

Jon Wright; Calvin Dean. Rating: * * * As British genre efforts go, this isn't very British-feeling - it bills itself as a "sexy, scary high school horror movie", so populated with the usual freaks, geeks, jocks and Goths it... ... Full Article

Full Metal Jacket is a Stanley Kubrick film that was released in 1987. This movie is really two movies in one. The first part of the movie depicts the rigors of United States Marine Corps boot camp led by Lee... ... Full Article