Do not go in expecting a war flick

Rating: 10/10 (8 November 2005)

Clear your head before going into the theater to see this film . . . and I demand you see it in the theater. The elements of photography (i.e. symmetry and "guided eye") in this film will never be as much enjoyed on any plasma screen or high definition projector.
Jarhead is not a war film. It is a political film set in a war environment - executed with perfection. Until now, I had never granted a film a "10" rating, and I'm not even a fan of war films. This film is enriched with depth and symbolism. This, even with Mendes' name behind it, I did not expect nearly to the extent in which he reached. My favorite moment included a certain oil-covered stallion. What is this horse's name do you think?