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Full Metal Jacket (1987)
Directed by Stanley Kubrick
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Stanley Kubrick's take on the Vietnam War follows smart-aleck Private Davis (Matthew...
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Intense, tightly constructed, and darkly comic at times, Stanley Kubrick's Full Metal Jacket may not boast the most original of themes, but it is exceedingly eoective at communicating them. Stanley Kubrick's take on the Vietnam War follows smart-aleck Private Davis (Matthew Modine), quickly christened "Joker" by his foul-mouthed drill...
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I see both sides
I actually agree with this take. It’s not perfect but it definitely delivers in key moments.
There’s a lot to like here, but also a lot that holds it back from being great.
Kinda mixed but I get the appeal.
🔥 fire
This one actually worked for me.
I actually agree with this take. It’s not perfect but it definitely delivers in key moments.
This didn’t really land for me overall, but I can see why some people like it.
This one actually worked for me.
I actually agree with this take. It’s not perfect but it definitely delivers in key moments.
Not perfect but had some solid moments.