Great Flick

Rating: 10/10 (9 November 2005)

I saw this film last night and it totally blew me away. I went into the theater not really expecting much, mostly due to the critical backlash with which this film has endured. Unlike a lot of the critics I've heard, I thought the movie was absolutely brilliant. It's right up their with Platoon and Full Metal Jacket in my book. The acting in this movie is great. Jake Gyllenhall was extremely convincing as a marine corp. grunt. His emotionally powerful portrayal of a scared, broken, and frustrated young marine makes those of us who are not in the service understand some of the sacrifices these men make. If your looking for a flick with great acting, realistic content, and beautiful cinematography Jarhead is definitely for you.