Gripping emotional drama

Rating: Null/10 (15 November 2003)

Who was it that said that Kubrick was only interested in technology and computers, and that he could not handle human emotions properly in his work. Full Metal Jacket is split into two distinct segments.
The first half concentrates on the barracks. Told through the eyes of Modine, we centre on the torment of private `pile`. It is a very compelling and harrowing tale of the misery and bullying. We then go to Vietnam with our central character played by Matthew Modine. It shows war as chaotic, and brutal. It also perfectly sums up the pointlessness of the whole affair.
This film is simply a masterpiece. Everything it handles, it does with panache and style. This is a film you must watch. 5 out of 5