Hardcore Marine Action, OORAH!

Rating: 10/10 (10 June 2006)

Stanley Kubrick has put up another fine masterpiece about the USMC getting reading for the Vietnam War. "Full Metal Jacket" shows how Marine life is not child's play, and the Drill Seargant from Hell(R. Lee Ermey, aka "The Gunny") really performed well in this movie. It is set in Parris Island, S.C., were the main Corp was locate to whip these civilians into shape. Gunnery Sgt. Hartman(Ermey) is one heck of a bad-a$$ Drill Sgt. who takes no crap from anyone. He didn't discriminate anyone, he treated everyone like an equal. However, he tortured Pvt. Pyle(Vincent D'Onofrio) so bad, he went over the edge after the training. He marched with his pants down, sucked on his thumb like a little boy, and had to endure a very brutal beating from the other Privates. Socking a drill Sergeant will call for a discharge or time in confinement, shooting him will result in court martial, and a dishonorable discharge. Of course, Pyle discharged himself with the same gun. The other went on and the brutal battle is ensured. The Marines don't play around, and they really show the sign of brotherhood of the Corp. The chants the Gunny made was a classic. "This is my rifle, this is my gun..." is the one song I think should be shared to only the military. It's always lock and load. This movie is a must for all members of the USMC. Whether they are recruits or vets, I this this movie a major SEMPER FI! CARRY ON! 5 STARS, OORAH!