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Full Metal Jacket: a Classic Revisited First Scene of the Film THE NEW TRIER NEWS THE 385 FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2016 5 Full Metal Jacket: a classic revisited first scene of the film. The movie Kubrick’s is about his experience as a new controversial war recruit in the Marine Corps, with the first half taking place in basic drama makes a training. return on Netflix This is where most of the praise is given because of the relationship by Joe Borushek between Davis’ basic training The curse about having companion, Private Leonard “Gomer streaming platforms like Netflix and Pyle” Lawrence (D’Onofrio), and Hulu is that there’s almost too many their drill sergeant, Sergeant Hartman things to watch. (Ermey). We’ve all had our own personal What makes the first half so staring contest with the TV screen, compelling is the evolution of the searching for hours to find that one new recruit class of which Davis and perfect movie, only to watch an Pyle are a part. Over the course of the episode of “The Office” for the fifth first half, we see this group of 50 or time. so men go from complete strangers to But every once in a while you brothers in arms, bonding over their find that forgotten classic amongst a hatred of Pyle. sea of anime and stand up specials. About halfway through the first “Full Metal Jacket” is one of those half, Hartman grows tired of Pyle Sargent Hartman (Ermey) yelling at one of his soilders during the opening scene of “Full Metal Jacket” | Youtube films. constantly messing up and decides that instead of punishing Pyle after Legendary director Stanley Davis’ actual experience in the war. Lee Ermey. D’Onofrio plays the no means flashy or bright, but the every time he messes up, he is going Kubrick first came out with his spin Critics of the film often point to this clumsy, dysfunctional recruit, Pyle, help set the tone for the theme of the to punish everyone but Pyle. Davis is on the Vietnam War, “Full Metal section of the film as the “Achilles while Ermey plays a hardened drill movie. appointed Pyle’s personal helper. Jacket,” in 1987. The movie was met heel,” when it is in fact a compelling instructor. Their character dynamics It is very hard to talk about He does his best to correct with mixed reviews, critiquing the portion. are a key staple in the first half of the the different plot points in this film Pyle’s bad habits and turns him into fact that the infamous “boot camp” What “Full Metal Jacket” film without it seeming overbearing, without spoiling the entire picture. a competent solider. However, this portion was much more powerful addresses in this part is overlooked and their schtick never gets old. However, some of the scenes feel doesn’t exactly go as planned as Pyle than the second half of the movie. in other Vietnam films. It addresses Kubrick, who was known to like they are only there to fill time, is still a goof and the group is still However, his film is a cinematic the whole “war is hell” angle that be a perfectionist and often took particularly in the latter half of the punished. This is where they start to masterpiece, with phenomenal other famed Vietnam movies like hundreds of takes for each scene, film. bond due to the one person they all performances from Vincent “Apocalypse Now” and “Platoon” never took more than three or four While it isn’t perfect, and is by hate, Pyle. D’Onofrio and R. Lee Ermey, which address, but it also shines light on takes whenever these two were in a no means Kubrick’s best, “Full Metal This speaks on one of the makes it one of the most compelling civilian casualties, prostitution, and scene together. Jacket” is still one of the best Vietnam major themes of the first half and Vietnam movies ever made. mortality - themes that other war It is a Kubrick film, so it is films out there. Its pros outweigh the of the military, which forms a mob “Full Metal Jacket” tells the films failed to fully contemplate. stylized, but it isn’t hard to enjoy cons tenfold, and if you have a couple mentality over a common enemy. story of James T. Davis (Modine), The real stars of this film if you aren’t familiar with his other hours to kill and want to watch a great Following basic training is nicknamed “Private Joker” in the are Vincent D’Onofrio and R. films. The colors in this film are by film, look no further. Four movies on Netflix for when you are not sure what to watch by Tia Rotolo and Joe Borushek “Almost Famous” is Cameron “Dear Zachary: A Letter to His Son Crowe’s homage to his brief time as a about His Father” is a documentary wannabe journalist for Rolling Stone about Andrew Bagby, a man whose in the 1970’s. As a fifteen year old life was tragically cut short when he with ambition and an unhinged love was 28. This film follows lifelong for music, William (Patrick Fugit) is friend of Andrew’s, Kurt Kuenne, given the opportunity to interview as he travels around the world to rising band, Still Water. At their interview all of Andrew’s friends and show, he befriends the legendary family and gather their memories of Penny Lane (Kate Hudson) who him. Without going into too much immediately takes him under her detail, this movie gets very sad very staple-shaggy-coat-laden wing. quickly. But, it is still a fantastic Slightly in love and taken with the documentary and definitely worth a world of 1973 rock music, he follows watch. Just make sure you have a box the band on the road, itching for a of tissues nearby. story that’ll legitimize him as a writer. The adventure through “Midwest rock meccas,” soundtracked to classic, psychedelic rock music of the 70’s, is a heartwarming coming- of-age cult classic. by Tia Rotolo “No Counrty For Old Men”, is the Cult classic and childhood favorite, Best Picture winner from the 2008 “Good Burger”, stars Kenan Academy Awards. Written and Thompson and Kel Mitchell of directed from all star directors, Joel “Kenan and Kel” fame. The movie and Ethan Coen, this movie is an is about Dexter Reed (Thompson) adaptation of Cormac McCarthy’s having to get a job at the local burger novel of the same name. It is about joint after he crashes into another car a man (Josh Brolin) who finds a and has to pay for the damages. He breifcase filled with money. The then befriends fellow employee, Ed breifcase’s owner, Anton Chiugah (Mitchell). Reed discovers that Ed (Jaiver Bardem) and feared hitman was the reason he crashed his car in subsequently hunts Brolin down to the first place. Because of this, Reed retrive what is his. A thrilling cat bamboozles Ed into signing a contract and mouse game ensues as Bardem whereby 80% of Ed’s pay is given to does whatever he can to get his Reed. Reed’s troubles worsen after a money back. Superb acting and hugely sucessful burger chain opens amazing writing, this film is a tense, up across the street. This movie is action packed thriller that is a must fun to throw on when you’re feeling see for a fan of the Coen brothers nostalgic and in the mood for a few and/or movie fans in general. laughs. .
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