Review of Full Metal Jacket (1987) by Samuel T — 05 Mar 2016

Its first half is the most enjoyable piece of cinema I've ever seen, whilst its second half is brutal, exciting, and memorable.

This review of Full Metal Jacket (1987) was written by Samuel T on 05 Mar 2016.

Full Metal Jacket has generally received very positive reviews.

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