Full Metal Jacket

1987 · 117 min · EN · R · 8.1 (11,861 votes)

Dir. Stanley Kubrick · Starring Matthew Modine, Adam Baldwin, Vincent D'Onofrio, R. Lee Ermey, Dorian Harewood, Kevyn Major Howard · Music Vivian Kubrick

“In Vietnam, the wind doesn't blow. It sucks.”

DramaWar

A pragmatic U.S. Marine observes the dehumanizing effects the U.S.-Vietnam War has on his fellow recruits from their brutal boot camp training to the bloody street fighting in Hue.

VIBE

This film feels like a relentless descent into the psychological and physical crucible of war. It's a grim, often darkly satirical, exploration of how conflict strips away humanity, leaving a stark, unforgettable impression. The atmosphere is oppressive, the dialogue sharp, and the experience visceral, prompting deep reflection on the cost of combat.

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