Very Good

Rating: 9/10 (24 March 2006)

I was pleasantly surprised.
You may find it strange that I liked this movie. I am 13. A little young for this movie. And I'm a girl. You may be stunned. A girl? Loves the movie Jarhead?
The language and content was a little too strong for my liking. But seeing as it helps the story and the emotions and the movie in its entirety, I am willing to forgive it. I strongly recommend that no immature or unstable person see this. Either they'll get ideas or call it stupid and ruin the movie for tasteful moviegoers. It's extremely provocative, in content and emotion. It's isn't enough to make you cry, but it is enough to make you want to go cuss out that neighbor you hate. I am a girl. And I too was surprised that I wanted to see Jarhead. I never had the chance to see it in theatres but I was pretty excited for it on DVD.
I seriously doubt this movie wouldn't have been as good without Jake Gyllenhaal. I am a huge fan. I also like Chris Cooper and Peter Sarsgaard. The acting was excellent. Though it was kind of strange with someone asking me, "So you're a huge fan of this guy?" But who cares. And might I add, the cinematography was beautiful.
Whatever you do, do not believe what anybody tells you about this film. Some say it's stupid because it doesn't have enough violence. Others found it confusing. Most found it... rattling, with all the profanity. (To each his own.)
Don't walk in expecting anything. You'll be pleasantly surprised.