Watch Without Any Distractions

Rating: Null/10 (14 November 2002)

This is one of the best war movies I have ever saw. Kubrick is such a great director. His choice of songs gives you an almost eerie feeling. If you have watched any of his other you movies you know what I'm talking about. The movies has two parts, basically. The first part takes place in boot camp on Parris Island, NC. To me, this is my favorite part. Vincent D'Onofrio's performance is excellent. You hate him sometimes, other times you just have this deep sympathy for him. He tries so hard to fit in. Matthew Modine's performance is equally remarkable as a highly intelligent wise-ass. The end of the first half will leave you stunned. But if you payed attention, you almost see it coming. Now the second part. The way it begins is priceless. Matthew Modine's character is still a big part here. But, you see a change in him. It seems as if he didn't realize what he was getting into. Adam Baldwin has a great presence here. He portrays the person you'd want to be stuck half-way around the world in a war with. The way the movie ends is a little ironic but it makes you feel better about what happened throughout the rest of the second part. Wonderful movie as only Kubrick could have done.