Review of Jarhead (2005) by Ginny L — 26 Sep 2012

Entertaining, still a good addition to military dramas. Great performances by Jamie Foxx and Jake Gyllenhaal.

This review of Jarhead (2005) was written by Ginny L on 26 Sep 2012.

Jarhead has generally received positive reviews.

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