Review of Jarhead (2005) by Sma A — 25 Aug 2012

Good war movie. Jake is good in this one.

This review of Jarhead (2005) was written by Sma A on 25 Aug 2012.

Jarhead has generally received positive reviews.

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Tells the story of a GI in Iraq who doesn't do anything all day because there is no war in Iraq. Hated it. I couldn't make it to the end…

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