Great Movie!

Rating: 10/10 (16 April 2001)

Ive seen this movie a million times, and let me tell you, it gets better every time!
The great thing about this movie, is that in encompasses so many of the great aspects that make a great movie - comedy, humor, war, etc. Anything and everything you could want about a movie is in FMJ, well - except a love story...
If you are ever looking for a sold 'rent' one night - Full Metal Jacket is the film to pick. It's one of those films where you're gauranteed a great time.
It isn't a movie for the young ones though, because it is quite a disturbing movie (Kubrick's trademark), and has alot of foul language.
However being a member of the Armed Forces, I must admit the movie goes a little far (with respect to the Boot Camp scene). Given, the 60's and 70's the military was a little less 'friendly', the film does exagerate things alot. Yes, some violence existed in the military, but not to that extent. Never would a instructor beat his troops, or be so racist, etc. So please don't judge the military or the Marine Corps by this movie - IT IS NOT VERY REPRESENTATIVE OF THE MILITARY/BOOT CAMP - THEN OR NOW. For the most extent, that sort if thing didn't happen, and it's all a figment of Hollywood's imagination. This also applies to the recent 2001 reality series called "Boot Camp" on FOX TV. Even though the Drill Sergeant's are "real", they would never do most of what they do on the show in real life. So much for my rant - I just don't like when people watch this movie and think that is what the military is like, because it's really not.
Other than that, the movie is pretty much factually correct.
It's a good, classic war film - well worth seing. You won't be disappointed. If you like this movie - you will also like "Heartbreak Ridge" with Clint Eastwood. It's also a funny 'Drill Sergeant whipping his troops into shape' kind of movie.