A first half that can't be matched

Rating: Null/10 (6 May 2003)

Just finished watching FULL METAL JACKET for the first time and I have to say that I quite enjoyed it. The great films of Stanley Kubrick are amongst my favourite - but I have to admit that this film didn't feel like I was watching a Kubrick film. Only parts of the soundtrack and certain solitary shots gave me that impression. I don't think it's one of Kubrick's best films, but it's deffenetly worth checking out for the fantastic first part (where they are in training) As soon as I turned it on I was laughing at the antics of the Sergent. The impact of his dialogue is amazing. However, never has a movie shut up my laughter as much as this one did - as soon as the 'soap hitting' scene was played out the movie took on a new level. I didn't particuly hate the second half of the movie, it just didnt match the first one - nothing kept me glued to the screen.
However, great movie. You should deff. check it out.