Review of Full Metal Jacket (1987) by Jude G — 14 Sep 2013

Full Metal Jacket is an engrossing, well acted and superbly directed Vietnam War movie that is darkly comical at times.

This review of Full Metal Jacket (1987) was written by Jude G on 14 Sep 2013.

Full Metal Jacket has generally received very positive reviews.

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