A great movie, despite what I got told.

Rating: 9/10 (19 February 2006)

Jarhead has been reviewed over here as a "disappointment, failing to engage on many levels" etc etc. Expecting it to be a bit of a dud with some funny moments, I still went to see it because I have a particular liking for military based films. I loved it. I thought that, while there were a few "what?" moments, it was overall a decent film, not absolutely choked with the standard "sex, car chase & pretty women". I haven't had such a good laugh at the movies for a while. I highly recommend this film. It is visually excellent and filled with the sort of odd humour I enjoy. I have to say that several times i was the only person in the cinema laughing - perhaps that's just the kiwi mindset.
When this film eventually makes it to DVD over here, it will definitely be joining my collection. Jake Gyllenhall did a good job. So when is there going to be another sort of film like this one coming out?? I'll be waiting.