Review of Jarhead (2005) by Cole Smithey for ColeSmithey.com — 01 Nov 2005

Jarhead is the most unconventional anti-war film ever made...

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This review of Jarhead (2005) was written by Cole Smithey and published by ColeSmithey.com on 01 Nov 2005.

Jarhead has generally received positive reviews.

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