Review of Full Metal Jacket (1987) by Ian F — 26 Dec 2012

Must be considered for the best war movie ever made. The realism is just intense. Kubricks finest.

This review of Full Metal Jacket (1987) was written by Ian F on 26 Dec 2012.

Full Metal Jacket has generally received very positive reviews.

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