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Full Metal Jacket (1987)

Full Metal Jacket (1987)
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Stanley Kubrick's return to filmmaking after a seven-year hiatus, this film crystallizes the experience of the Vietnam War by concentrating on a group of raw Marine volunteers. Based on Gustav Hasford's novel The Short Timers, the film's first half details the volunteers' harrowing boot-camp training under the profane, power-saw guidance of drill instructor Sgt. Hartman (R. Lee Ermey, a real-life drill instructor whose performance is one of the most terrifyingly realistic on record). Part two takes place in Nam, as seen through the eyes of the now thoroughly indoctrinated marines. Ironically, Full Metal Jacket was filmed almost entirely in England. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

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Starring:
Matthew Modine, Adam Baldwin, (more)
Director(s):
Stanley Kubrick
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
R
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Synopsis of Full Metal Jacket

Stanley Kubrick's return to filmmaking after a seven-year hiatus, this film crystallizes the experience of the Vietnam War by concentrating on a group of raw Marine volunteers. Based on Gustav Hasford's novel The Short Timers, the film's first half details the volunteers' harrowing boot-camp training under the profane, power-saw guidance of drill instructor Sgt. Hartman (R. Lee Ermey, a real-life drill instructor whose performance is one of the most terrifyingly realistic on record). Part two takes place in Nam, as seen through the eyes of the now thoroughly indoctrinated marines. Ironically, Full Metal Jacket was filmed almost entirely in England. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

Theatrical Feature Running Time:
116 mins

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Director(s):
Stanley Kubrick
Writer(s):
Michael Herr, Gustav Hasford, Stanley Kubrick
Producer(s):
Stanley Kubrick
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
R(Not For Children, War Violence, Profanity, Adult Situations, Graphic Violence)
Categories:
War
Warning:  This product is intended for mature audiences only. It may contain violence, sexual content, drug abuse and/or strong language. You must be 17 or older to purchase it. By ordering this item you are certifying that you are at least 17 years of age.

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    Rex K.

    There is just something about this movie that any Vietnam vet just relates to. It's about Marines ( I was in the Army ) and my brother was a DI at MCRD San Diego. I was very aware of the difference between Jar Heads and Army dogs. This flick proved to me why I chose not to go that route...I know quite a few of those RVN era marines and they are a very proud bunch. I always thought you had to be a little crazy to be a Marine. What do you think after watching this movie? If you were there you will understand and if you weren't this will fill in the blanks.

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    Bill S.

    I saw this when it came out. It was better then than it is now. I did not care for the story line but special effects are much better now so you can give it some slack for realism sake.

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    Michelle Denise S.

    This film offers some amazing perspective into one of the dirtiest and fruitless conflicts the US has ever participated in. My stepfather was drafted to serve in Vietnam when he was only 16 and after seeing this film I understood in a completely different way, not only his modus operandum, but also his PTSD. From the "programming" of basic training to the horrors of the battlefield, this movie forces you to reexamine your own preconceived notions on our soldiers and war. Brilliantly directed and acted it maintains timelessness even after 25 years.

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