Review of Platoon Leader (1988) by Justin C — 18 Apr 2008

Aaron Norris's Full Metal Jacket but even better.

This review of Platoon Leader (1988) was written by Justin C on 18 Apr 2008.

Platoon Leader has generally received mixed reviews.

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Ima give this two stars just now, cause its a true story and classic Dudikoff, and I liked it when I was wee...but watching it now, sometimes…

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