Kubrick's odd way of storytelling bogs down the movie and ultimately hurts the film's pacing, character development, and much more.

Rating: 5/10 (11 July 2017)

Full Metal Jacket was one of Kubrick's better films, and to be honest I was pretty torn on what to give this film. Although many will go against my decision, I decided to give Full Metal Jacket an "Alright" on theVade Review Bar or a 5 out of 10. The film had outstanding visuals and audio design, but Kubrick's odd way of storytelling bogs down the movie and ultimately hurts the film's pacing, character development, and much more. The acting in the film was great, and the tone literally put you back into the Vietnam War in 1968 (when the second and third act take place). This was an extremely hard film to watch, but I felt it was an absolute great representation of what war really is. So in conclusion, although Full Metal Jacket had some great moments, it was ultimately three short films tied together by one thing.. Kubrick. And I'm sorry, but that just isn't good enough.
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