Vietman early 60's...

Rating: 10/10 (8 July 2013)

What can be said about Stanley Kubrick's already terrific film? I guess i'll first start by saying that when it came out, America was in a charging period of sorts (the whole Iran-Contra thing didn't help much, massive debt and a Republican President much like Nixon hell bent on doing things his way). So as far as the feel of the film I think (from talking to marines that went through Paris Island) that it's spot on.
R. Lee Emry is one S.O.B. you don't mess with, but on that same hand you want him beside you when stuff starts going down. I Didn't like some of the action scenes however as they seemed contrived and could have been done much better (Hamburger Hill anyone??). My biggest complaint is at the end of the film when you find out the sniper was a woman, i know the V.C. used women in their military but not in that manner. They were more load bearers and nurses, etc. But i guess it's Hollywood "license" to do as you see fit to make your film interesting (read different).
I still give it 10 out of 10 stars, because it has a strong cast and has moments that make you laugh, cry, and think of the horrors our military men (and women) go through daily.