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Full Metal Jacket (DVD, 2001, Stanley Kubrick Collection)
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- In this riveting look at military life during the Vietnam conflict, Stanley Kubrick, who made the powerful antiwar classics PATHS OF GLORY (WWI) and DR. STRANGELOVE (the Cold War), once again explores the behavior of men in battle. FULL METAL JACKET (1987), adapted from Gustav Hasford's novel THE SHORT TIMERS, is broken down into two very different parts. The first half of the film focuses on the training of a squad of Marine grunts on Parris Island, and more specifically on the troubled relationship between the brutal drill sergeant (a frightening Lee Ermey) and an oafish misfit (a brilliant Vincent D'Onofrio) who just happens to be a sharpshooter. The second half takes the grunts to Hue City, where the climactic battle of the 1968 Tet Offensive--and the turning point of the Vietnam War--took place. The story is told through the eyes of Private Joker (Matthew Modine), a cynical aspiring photojournalist who is forced to fight for his life and the lives of his fellow recruits. Unusually for Kubrick, FULL METAL JACKET emerged at a time when a trend for films about Vietnam was in full swing. PLATOON had proceeded Kubrick's film by a year, and lesser efforts such as HAMBURGER HILL also emerged in 1987. London's abandoned docklands may not be the most obvious choice of location to replicate the ravages of the Vietnam landscape, but this is where Kubrick shot the film, sticking to his dogged principles of not shooting outside his adopted home. A moving commentary on the dehumanizing process that occurs when soldiers prepare and engage in battle, FULL METAL JACKET is an unforgettable experience from one of the most original voices to ever pick up a movie camera.
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- UPC0085392115426
- eBay Product ID (ePID)3351483
Product Key Features
- ActorR. Lee Ermey, Matthew Modine
- EditionStanley Kubrick Collection
- RatingR
- Movie/TV TitleFull Metal Jacket
- DirectorStanley Kubrick
- FormatDVD
- Release Year2001
- GenreDrama
Additional Product Features
- Region CodeRegion 1
- Number of Discs1
- Country/Region of ManufactureUSA
- Display FormatStanley Kubrick Collection
- Signal StandardDvd
- LeafCats617
- Leading RoleR. Lee Ermey, Matthew Modine
- Film CountryUSA
- Release Date20010612
Most relevant reviews
- by jjmph9101 Jan, 2016
Full Metal Jacket
This movie starts out in basic training for Marines and then goes to depict war. This movie is fiction, it is based in reality of the Marines and the brain washing that has to take place to create a fighting force that are killing machines in battle. I have been told by military members that this is depicted as true... but is a fictionalized story. It is a hard movie to watch as it has a suicide scene in it as well as hard war scenes. I do recommend anyone who would like to know what it is like to join and go induction and the battle... for men or women, friends and family.
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- by 9bPVegadQqC@Del...13 Jun, 2007
Full Metal Jacket
I had seen the movie "Full Metal Jacket" several times on television. I decided to purchase my own copy because this film has become the classie film about the Vietnam War. Since I grew up during this time, it has personal significance as well as historical significance. It was also important to own the film directed by the stellar Stanley Kubrick. He was a tough director, in that he always took so long to make his films and insisited on many takes but the brilliance clearly shows through. I also bought the film because I am in awe of the incredible actor, Vincent D'Onofrio. Though this was his first commercial film, he just knew exactly where he wanted to take Pyle and did it superbly. There are many other great performances as well. Perhaps the best reason to purchase the movie is to remember what war is like and how it should be avoided at all costs. I wish I could have screened this movie before Congress before the voted on invading Iraq. Sometimes, no matter how painful, we need to remember bad times in our own lives and in our history.Read full review
- by johnnydarkosc6403 Nov, 2010
Full Metal Jacket DVD REVIEW* CLASSIC HARDCORE VIETNAM
With Vietnam in full swing, and a couple of commrades drafted into the beloved Marine Corps, Kubrick brings a rare perspective to the war pyscologically with this self titles war/drama/action film. First taking us into the depths of Boot Camp in Paris Island, South Carolina, characters such as "The Joker", "Snowball", "Cowboy", and the infamous "Private Pile" (Leonard), in which tells of the horrors and realitys of what men can do when pushed into the corners of society and driven into a war filled with politics and people that dont wish to truly be apart of such a war. It doesnt follow soilders per say it follows journalist. The Journalist going aorund learning the truths of the war and why they are apart of it as well as the cruel situations of survival a person must endure in war as well. --- Off the record---- Has always been a personal favorite for the Clint Eatwood fans and hardcore Tarintino, anyone who likes Kill Bill even may find this film to be enjoyable.. maybe even Texas Chainsaw Massacre as this film is that diverable. Please enjoy the film and dont resale without copying... ha.. later..Read full review
- by creativeservice...12 Jul, 2007
U N F O R G E T T A B L E
This movie grips you by the sack immediately, and never lets go. Yes, there is a distinctly different flavor between the first half of the movie (during basic training) and the second half (in combat). This movie made R Lee Ermey a star and a legend, and justly so. As the extra-salty drill instructor, he plies his real-life military expertise to perfection. He absolutely OWNS the first half of the movie, and you can't help but admire him. The second half of the movie is, again, a story unto itself. The grunts have moved from boot camp to the field and full-on combat. Shocking. Gritty. Real. This part of the movie makes a lot of people uncomfortable because it is a very accurate portrayal, but man, it's disturbing and touching. I admit it freely ... for the sheer pleasure of it, I watch the first half of this movie on a regular basis. It goes so far beyond "entertaining", it defies description. This is simply an absolute MUST HAVE movie. Period.Read full review
- by jrlued07 Jul, 2009
Pretty good, but not as great as I was expecting
I watch a lot of movies and I think I understand what I like and how that fits with what most people like and dislike, and the difference between "expert" and "lay" reviews. The movie was so positively rated by everyone, I really had high expectations. Don't misunderstand me, I did enjoy it, just wasn't bowled over. Some classic lines jumped out at me that I have heard (other movies drawing off of this one). Maybe I'm not as in tune with "the majority" as I thought I was. I'll just say that I usually can watch a movie I like, or think has merit, several times to give it a fair chance. I watched this once and haven't been motivated to watch it again. So I'm saying, it was pretty good, but I don't see that ratings it has being supported.
- by intivitybox25 Aug, 2006
FMJ not hollow
What more can one say! Stanley Kubric does the impossible, again! This movie takes you on a ride through boot camp in Paris Island and let's you into the lives of Marine recruits. There you meet Cowboy, Joker, Gunny, Snowball and Pyle. This part of the movie shows the molding of ordinary youth in the 60's into "hardcore killers". After boot camp, it's off to Vietnam. We meet other characters here like Animal Mother, Eightball and Doc. This truly is a coming of age story when the boys of a nation die and become men. Where the men of a nation die and become heroes. This movie really looks into the psyche of man's search for meaning in the midst of a war he didn't start, but one he is committed to end. The end sequence brings it all back home with the men marching along with the tanks singing the Mickey Mouse Club theme. Showing that through hell, unity of brothers in arms exists.Read full review
- by 2-thumbs-up!!12 Oct, 2008
Not 4 The Faint Of Heart! FMJ Is A CLASSIC!!
Put the kids to bed early for this DVD. From the rigors of Marine basic training to the war itself this film is pure BRUTALITY! you will always remember who Lee Emery is after his BRUTAL vulgar/profanity laced training methods he uses to breakdown these young Marine recuits and turn them into killer machines for the war. You can't help but pay attention to every step these guys take toward there eventual journey into war. The scenes are not for the faint of heart, they are ment to leave a lasting impression and they will. War is not a vacation, Its tragic, heartless, sensless, sad, & COLD in every sense. If you like basic "BALLS TO THE WALL" hardcore military movies, you won't be dissapointed. This DVD will SPICE up your collection!! FMJ is Not for the faint of heart folks!! It's cruel, and as real as it gets!Read full review
- by catnip211220 Aug, 2007
SEMPER FI!!!
This is such an amazing movie. R. Lee Ermey as Gny. Sgt. Hartman was perfect for the role. Being a former Marine Drill Instructor himself, Ermey just fit right into to the role. The scenes when poor "Pvt. Pyle" just couldn't his act together in the presence of Hartman and his fellow recruits was almost most heartbreaking. The constant abuse, the blanket party he endured and his graphic suicide was most compelling. In the VietNam sequences, they were the most gripping war scenes I had ever seen on film. And of course, "Me so horny!" has become synonymus with Vietnamese "escorts" and Two Live Crew. Truly a fantantic film. A must have for any war movie buff! Due to its R rating, it is not for the faint hearted. You'll wanna get the kids, Ryan Seacrest and the cast of High School Musical out of the room for this one.Read full review
- by _p-UUyxJQTq@Del...03 May, 2018
Classic movie
In todays streaming everything movies, music , games. Well I still like watching dvds and if you do too then look no more. This movie is a classic and would highly recommend. Thanks
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- by optical_truth15 Jan, 2020
Doesn’t stand the test of time
If you’re a Stanley Kubrick fan then you’ll most likely enjoy it. For me there were too many liberties taken and not enough story.
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