The duality of mankind.

Rating: 10/10 (24 April 2020)

I have only find one fault in this truly brilliant War Movie (by the maestro himself) Stanley Kubrick but thankfully it does not detract form the magnificence of both the acting performances and the tightest, most thrilling Direction. On one hand the part of Private Pile does not make too much sense, as I very much doubt someone so unsuitable and out of shape would ever be selected for the most torrid and physically demanding training to become a U.S Marine. Though stating this obvious plot ploy, he's also the most important character in the film. Rather than the construction of an elite fighting force, it simultaneously concerns the ultimate, deconstruction of any type of humanity (they once had). Lee Ermey (a real life drill instructor) is a real shock to the system and the rest of the cast is certainly up to the task. Also contains some highly realistic battle action, filmed in the Docklands (East London) and with a mind jolting ending scene, that will have you riveted to your chair! Terror, disbelief and the chilling horror of 'Nam'.