Wonderful war film that doesn't focus on the war as much as the fighters

Rating: 9/10 (8 November 2005)

Jarhead can be described in one word : Incredible. An absolutely intense and horrifying look at what being a soldier is all about. This is not anti-American, or anti-war, it's just and amazing look at on man's life during wartime. Gyllenhaal is absolutely PERFECT as Swoff, as are Foxx (Staff Sargeant), and Saarsgard ( Troy). Certain scenes make you laugh, others cringe, others cry, and others just sit there mouth open and staring. The film is a complete immersion into the life of a soldier while they are still young, in love, and scared. A definite must see for anyone who wants to see from a new perspective, or have a wonderful time at the movies. I recommend this to anyone who is ready for an experience, and a film that they will not forget for a long time, and hopefully the Academy won't forget either. Gyllenhaal is a shoe in for a nomination, and I think a win.