Review of Full Metal Jacket (1987) by Israel F — 10 Jan 2015

Kubrick shows us the reality of war through as acid humor brilliantly accomplished something catastrophic and bitter. A masterpiece, just like that..

This review of Full Metal Jacket (1987) was written by Israel F on 10 Jan 2015.

Full Metal Jacket has generally received very positive reviews.

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