abrahamgbj
17Dec11
I wanted to watch this first and then Apocalypse Now, which I'll be watching any of these days
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Matt Turner
18Jan12
Incredible looking film. That Kubrickian aesthetic precision, coupled with the visual potential the war film seems to provides makes for a good match. But yeah, second half isn't as strong and coherent as the brilliant first.
Ross Patterson
10Jan12
In hindsight, ridiculous to think this got ignored upon its release in favour of Platoon, similar to how The Thin Red Line was ignored over Saving Private Ryan. People are just shit at picking war films to like, I guess.
Francisco R.
25Dec11
A masterful piece of filmmaking, it just keeps you riveted through and through (not only the first part you heathens). I often think Kubrick was the ultimate ironist, after weaving an always original plot scheme he lays the truth on you with a sting that is at times far more enlightening than any conventional conclusion I've been able to witness so far.
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Shelley
1Oct11
this movie was absolutely amazing. everything is so powerfully raw and open about opinions/thoughts/actions that went on. I was so very surprised by the acting job (and appearance) of D'Onofrio. the first half of the film is quite different from the second half. I really enjoyed the first part but they're both equally amazing. probably my second favorite Vietnam film, I totally recommend this.
Adrian
11Sep11
Muchachos, creo que el titulo está mal traducido al castellano. Full Metal jacket hace referencia a las balas completamente metálicas (originalmente estaban envueltas en papel). No lo traduciría al castellano, como se hizo en estreno original en Argentina. Sino pierde sentido el titulo.
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Doctor Sodoma
5Oct11
Cierto. Yo en lo personal con la gente la llamo por su nombre original en inglés o como "Nacido para Matar", que, aunque no es una traducción literal, al menos es mejor. Lo que sucede es que si no me equivoco el título que oficialmente se le dio en España fue "La Chaqueta Metálica", de ahí la confusión.
Risya
9Aug11
There isn't much plot but the script makes up for it esp in the first half with the dark comedy. The second half master its atmosphere. I felt like I was walking with the Marines, from the barracks to the battlefield. Although it does gets a bit weary in the process. The camera shots brilliantly portray the scenes and contains iconic imagery. Its an effective observation of dehumanization of warfare on the soldiers.
xPanchi
7Jun11
Mejor conocida como "Nacido para Matar" esta peli para mi es una herencia y aunque chica me costo entenderla ahora es una de mis favoritas (gracias JUlin por no llevar la de Disney) Bueno, aca se ve Vietnam de locura, nada de locos bkns que matan asi noma si no que hombres impactados con su realidad violenta. grande Kubrick!
Michael Weil
14May11
My all-time favorite film, and please don't even ask me why; it's a "visceral" thing.
Jack Lehtonen
2Apr11
Yes, first act is great. But the second and third acts are far more powerful and upsetting, one of the most powerful streches of cinema I've seen.
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atrocityexhibition
14Jan11
I don't know what you crackas are smoking but the second half is as good as the first.
Johnny DuBiel
6Dec10
If this were an hour long film with the boot camp being its sole locale, we wold be referring to this as one of the greatest films ever made. However, in saying this I am just as guilty as about 99% of viewers in selling the second part short. It's very good, and serves as release to the first point (what kind of war movie actually uses combat as a way to lighten the mood?)
Cara J Herch
29Nov10
5/5 for the first part, 2/5 for the rest. If boot camp had been expanded to the entire feature it would have been A+
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Drew Boggemes
27Nov10
At the risk of sounding like a broken record, this film could have joined the ranks of 2001, Dr. Strangelove, A Clockwork Orange etc. if the first act was merely expanded to feature length. If the closing scene of Full Metal Jacket (not that it's current climax is too shabby) would have faded out right after Pile blew his head off, it would have been a masterpiece.
Boddah
23Nov10
Seems mandatory to watch this before joining the Marine Corp. My recruiter showed the film to me for the first time while I was in DEP. After rifle week at Parris Island, even my senior drill instructor allowed us to watch the film. An incredible treat lemme tell ya considering where we were. Speaking of boot camp, that's the strongest part of the movie but the Vietnam part isn't quite up to par with the rest. 4/5
