Review of Full Metal Jacket (1987) by Shounak B — 08 Jun 2012

Showed us the damages done by war to a human, Physically or Psychologically.

This review of Full Metal Jacket (1987) was written by Shounak B on 08 Jun 2012.

Full Metal Jacket has generally received very positive reviews.

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