Review of Jarhead (2005) by Anne T — 21 Aug 2010

Great cast, excellent performances and brilliant screenplay..

This review of Jarhead (2005) was written by Anne T on 21 Aug 2010.

Jarhead has generally received positive reviews.

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By Ewc O (186) on 29 Sep 2015

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The result is typical Mendes: accomplished, calculated and uncommitted…

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