outstanding film that shows the horror of warfare

Rating: 9/10 (8 March 2001)

In my opinion, Full Metal Jacket is the best war movie out. I may be judging prematurely, as I have yet to see Apocalypse Now, but from all the others I have seen, FMJ stands out the most. The acting is superb from all characters, particularly Modine and Erney, a former Marine Corps Drill Instructor who was originally not supposed to be in the film. Unlike many other reviewers, I found the second half very powerful and interesting. I still think the first part is better but the boot camp part is near impossible to beat, excuse the sloppy grammar and wording. Anyway, I highly recommend this film.