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Created Jul 24, 2011 12:19PM PST • Edited Jul 24, 2011 12:52PM PST

1. Quality

2. Summary

   Great 4.0

   I watched FMJ again for the first time In many years. I was reminded just how immensely classic Stanly Kubrik’s film about the Vietnam-era Marine corps is. The trials and head games in boot camp followed by a Marine journalist’s perspective of the Tet offensive. A dramatic and sometimes surreal look at Viet Nam, with an intense play on the human psyche’s reaction to “being in the shit.” FMJ is not to be missed for any lover of the war genre.

4. Acting

   Very Good 3.5

   The movie centers around young Mattew Modine as Pvt. Joker. Not especially notable, but solid acting. My real kudos go to Vincent D’onofrio – crazy eyed and not too swift Pvt Pyle, one of the clear early stars with his crazed tailspin. And of course, there is R Lee Ermey the famous gunnery sergeant Hartman. Another of the true stars of the film. Classic lines that one can hardly forget, too numerous to mention here.

5. Male Stars Very Good 3.5

6. Female Stars Very Good 3.5

7. Female Costars Very Good 3.5

8. Male Costars Very Good 3.5

10. Film

    Great 4.0

    Kubrik has an excellent use of imagery,humor, and even music to convey what it might be like at war-time. However, rather than be completely realistic, drama and surrealism are used for maximum impact.

11. Direction Great 4.0

12. Play Great 4.0

13. Music Great 4.0

14. Visuals Great 4.0
15. Content

16. Edge

    Risqué 2.4

17. Sex Titillating 2.4

18. Violence Fierce 2.4

19. Rudeness Salty 2.4

21. Reality

    Surreal 2.1

22. Circumstantial Surreal 2.1

23. Biological Surreal 2.1

24. Physical Surreal 2.1