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Rating: 9/10 (18 April 2003)

When I suggest this movie to my friends, they usually ask,"What's it about?" My best reaction was,"It's a war movie... without actually going to war." After a scoff, I further explain,"Okay, it's a bunch of guys that go to boot camp in anticipation of going to 'Nam." Boring though it may sound, this is a great movie. Also, this movie will forever be my introduction to Colin Farrell.
Who's in it? You may ask. The answer? Nobody in particular. Which is good. It's REALLY good. Because there isn't really anybody that makes you say,"Hey, I recognize him from..." in this movie, it really adds to the illusion of REAL guys in these situation. It's almost as if they walked down the street and picked the first 20 guys they saw to be in this movie. That said, the story(s) that develop draw you in willingly and really makes you feel like your watching old news footage (as exhibited by the specially exposed film and shaky cam).
Anyway, before Colin Farrell (who already exhibited his screen presence in this film) starts stealing roles from fellow film bad boy Russell Crow, see this flick. Enjoy filmphiles.
I can't believe I'm not butter,
da_flipboy