not bad

Rating: 5/10 (5 November 2005)

I thought Jake Gyllenhaal was very good in his role. Jamie Foxx didn't sell his role as well,(although I think he's a good actor).
the story does a pretty good job of showing you the trials(physically and mentally)of the enlisted marines. the story had some moments where it really made you think but other times I thought the story was flat and boring. I found myself moving in my seat more than a few times,which means I felt the story dragging.
over all I would suggest you see this movie,but only for a matinée price.
my better suggestion would be for you to watch FULL METAL JACKET. I believe this movie better portrays the full gamut of emotion and action in a marines life.this movie will be much more entertaining for you.
respectfully, just an opinion