Review of Full Metal Jacket (1987) by Sumanjit R — 15 Aug 2013

This is the best war movie ever made. Sargent Hartman is hilarious.

This review of Full Metal Jacket (1987) was written by Sumanjit R on 15 Aug 2013.

Full Metal Jacket has generally received very positive reviews.

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