Review of Full Metal Jacket (1987) by Nicholas M — 23 Mar 2015

Another Kubrick masterpiece. even a war movie he turns into gold.

This review of Full Metal Jacket (1987) was written by Nicholas M on 23 Mar 2015.

Full Metal Jacket has generally received very positive reviews.

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