Review of Jarhead (2005) by Cody E — 04 Jun 2009

Incredibly well done. Outstanding and underrated cast. A very pleasing performance and tale of post-traumatic stress and the life after combat. The cinematography is absolutely jaw dropping in this film.

The scenes shot in the desert, especially with the oil fires, are truly breathtaking. The emotional level brought by a beautiful score really supports the perfect shots not in a noticeable way so that you feel forced but a natural way, so you feel eased and right.

Something I recognized right away as I got into the film was the lack of political standpoint or message shoved. I felt like we as the viewer are given a very realistic view into a soldiers life and at the end are left deciding whatever political fate we wish.

For a war film, this attribute is extremely rare and cherished. I am so glad that it was just a real story and not something covering up a motivation. I've highly enjoyed watching this film multiple times.