The "Full Metal Jacket" of the new millennium....

Rating: Null/10 (18 February 2006)

Just finished watching "Jarhead", and I must say, it is one of the most powerful war films I have ever seen! It is the "Full Metal Jacket" of the new millennium, which is a compliment!
"Jarhead" is based on actual events that happened during the Gulf war. We follow the true story of a Marine from boot-camp, to being thrown in the middle of Desert Storm.
The story is top-notch, as we've come to expect from films like this. The cinematography is fantastic, as is the soundtrack. Brought back a lot of memories from high school for me. Some songs I haven't heard in years! The acting was great! Especially Jamie Foxx. Definitely one of his best performances! The film is violent, and not pretty. But nobody said that war was pretty. This is the truth, and sometimes the truth hurts. Also, quite a bit of swearing, some may find this offensive. I was in the military, and everyone did speak like the characters in the film, so it is realistic.
This is a definite must see for everyone that loves war movies, or for the curious that would like to see one interpretation of the Gulf War. If violent images and bad language offend you, you better steer clear of this one.
This film should have been nominated for Oscars!