Review of Jarhead (2005) by Carl C — 18 Dec 2012

I don't feel like writing everything that I hated about this movie.

This review of Jarhead (2005) was written by Carl C on 18 Dec 2012.

Jarhead has generally received positive reviews.

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The result is a war picture that, trying to pass off fidelity to the book as objectivity, sacrifices any voice of its own, and ends up not…

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By Maymay A (284) on 30 Jan 2016

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By Jay E (62) on 17 Aug 2018

One of the best movies about [post Vietnam] war fighting. There are even a few explosions too if that's what you're after…

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By Joe B (1,141) on 30 May 2015

Anti military movie. Dark and bleak. Miss this one…

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By Nick B (1,566) on 02 Jul 2015

This would be immensely better if it had some political undertones…

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By James T (1,309) on 21 Aug 2016

This is an excellent film, solid performances all round & gives a fine view of the real challenges that may face young testosterone fueled…

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By Kaleb R (195) on 04 May 2018

Beyond Jake Gyllenhaal, Jarhead doesn't offer much…

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By Mandela W (82) on 22 Aug 2016

Sam Mendes directs an unusual war film set during the gulf war of the early 90's…

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