Excellent War Film From Stanley Kubrick

Rating: 10/10 (16 January 2016)

Kubrick is always mentioned among the greatest filmmakers of all time, and that judgment is hard to disagree with. His films are almost always visually beautiful, well written, thought provoking, and witty, and "Full Metal Jacket" is no exception.
Using a pretty unconventional structure, "Full Metal Jacket" tells two stories. The first being about the struggles of military training, and the second being about the struggles of being on the actual battlefield. While the second part of the film is normally said to be much more bland than the first, I really loved both parts of the film.
The first half may be a bit more memorable, with its dark humor and surprisingly disturbing and tragic ending, it certainly includes some of the most iconic moments in any war film. the second half also has its fair share of humor and tragedy, among many shocking and memorable moments. One thing is for certain about both parts of the film: the directing and acting are always excellent, as expected from a Kubrick film.
Highly recommended for any fan of cinema who hasn't seen it yet.