Most powerful film i've ever seen

Rating: Null/10 (25 August 2001)

A two part segment look at the effect of the military and war. The first follows a group of recruits in basic training under the command of the uncomprimising Sgt. Hartman. The second half shows one of the recruits (joker) perfectly underplayed by mathew modine into vietnam. Stanley Kubricks visage is bleak and unforgettable,offering little hope and even less humanity. But thats what makes it the best and most original war film to date. The acting was outstanding. Visually stunning,creative dialouge based from the novel (short-timers). This film better than any other shows there are no heroes or glory in war. Just absurdity and fear. It doesnt ingratiate itself with the audience with melodramatic plotlines like (platoon) or (saving private ryan).