Review of Full Metal Jacket (1987) by Avid C — 07 Jun 2013
Full Metal Jacket is Vietnam war movie by Stanley Kubrick and it is a masterpiece.
The good. The mood is set to perfection with the exemplary score and the smooth pacing of the scenario. The story is done in two part, you get to see the ongoing effect of the training as it happens and its result in the field. It is personal, it is gripping, and psychologically brutal. A clear picture of what it is to become a soldier and what it requires on the field. Great photography and editing. Solid dialogs.
The actors. Matthew Modine is in one of his best role, presenting a steadfast young man with the rare quality necessary to get through marine training with all his head. A young Vincent D'Onofrio, almost unrecognizable, gives us a performance of a lifetime with incredible realism. R. Lee Ermey is the quintessential army drill sergeant, a perfect performance. Adam Baldwin plays a shallow role, but gives it his best.
The bad. Nothing.
The ugly. Giving loud orders in an echoing building while sneaking on an enemy. It's the only error of the flick.
The result. An excellent war movie. Not for the faint of heart.
This review of Full Metal Jacket (1987) was written by Avid C on 07 Jun 2013.
Full Metal Jacket has generally received very positive reviews.
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