Jarhead

I am not a professional writer, I am not a director, I am not important. I just enjoy movies. I'm not writing this to convince you of my opinion. I'm not even here to give you a professional review of... Full review

I was reluctant to see this movie. As a veteran of Desert Shield/Storm, I spent my first 90 days in-theater in the Weapons Co of A Swofford's Battalion. I later was moved to the 1st Bn of 7th Marines, but... Full review

At last - a movie that simply shows it like it is... No "Rambo" superhero-idiotic-nonsense; no overdone, melancholy, attempt at cinematic artistry at the cost of authenticity - such as is found in "Platoon", "FMJ", "Apocalipse Now" and "Deerhunter" -... Full review

As someone who is in the military, I thought this movie was perfect. If you are looking for a message about war or politics you won't find it here. This movie is strictly a story told by the main character... Full review

More than anyone, I would imagine that U.S. Soldiers would have a more specific opinion of this film than anyone else. They were there, they were in it, no one knows better than they.And there are two kinds of soldiers:... Full review

JARHEAD is the third in a string of successful films by Sam Mendes, first wowing audiences with American BEAUTY and then continuing our admiration with ROAD TO PERDITION. With JARHEAD, Mendes solidifies himself as one of the most extraordinary filmmakers... Full review

Just saw an advanced screening of this tonight. While it isn't the film that has been so brilliantly advertised, it's a very solid film. It feels a lot like "Full Metal Jacket" early on, but with more humor. Then, it... Full review

I saw this movie at a screening at UC Berkeley. Afterward the author of the novel it is based on held a Q&A.This movie is a bit long, but so are most War films. It does, however, keep your attention... Full review

Fresh out of an advanced screening..I'd like to be able to contain my excitement for comments that seem less biased, but this movie is destined to be a classic.Jarhead is less Saving Private Ryan, and more Platoon. Many scenes are... Full review

I saw a promotional screening of the film, sponsored by my university. Following the screening was an audience Q&A with the author (and main character), Tony Swofford.And it was no surprise that the very first question from the audience was,... Full review

From the cruelty of Marine basic training to the intolerable boredom and heat of Desert Shield and the five days of adrenaline rush of the actual war Jarhead is the real life tale of Marine Anthony Swofford.Film making 22/25Cinematography 22/25Audio... ... Full Article

Universal Studios Home Entertainment has announced Jarhead and The Kingdom are coming to Blu-ray Disc on November 25 sold separately and together in an action / thriller starter pack . Both titles will be presented in widescreen 1080p video and... ... Full Article

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By Nick Denton , 12:54 PM on Sun Jul 6 2008, 4,353 views Frank Rich of the New York Times , disappointed by Barack Obama 's "small-bore" campaign since he won the Democratic nomination, has transferred his affections to a... ... Full Article

Sometimes, the movie industry is its own worst enemy. At a time when the so-called flyover states are particularly outraged over the odd misperception that anyone and everyone in Hollywood is a weak-willed liberal and probably a homosexual and maybe... ... Full Article