WAR IS HELL!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Rating: Null/10 (12 January 2002)

Stanley Kubrick is undoubtedly the greatest filmmaker of the second half of the twentith century. With classics such as "2001; A Space Odyssey" and "A Clockwork Orange," it's hard to look away at the extraordinary work of this man. "Full Metal Jacket" is no exception.
The first half of the film is so powerful that the second half suffers. Kubrick shows you just how tough basic training is and in some ways makes you afraid of war and what you would have to endure. The performances are first rate, with newcomers at the time Matthew Modine and Vincent D'Onofrio (in one hell of a performance). Kubrick once again sucked into his world and held on as long as he could. Although the second half isn't as intriguing or moving, it still has the ability to entertain. And if there is one thing in this world Kubrick could do is entertain.