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| state case law, toasterovens, f. gary gray, religion, words, jason london, naacp, creative writing, research, rick demas, music cd, constitution, indies, brad pitt, incest, hip, meeting, mca home video, rap city, | Marine Anthony Swafford, is not nearly as bad as previous reviewers middle east have claimed it middle east to be. It is important to note that this movie is middle east NOT attempting to make a statement about warfare - neither for nor against it, and it is not providing a commentary on the current situation in Iraq. Instead, Jarhead puts a movie camera in front of a Marine platoon and then lets the viewer decide for himself or herself. Through Swafford (played by Jake Gyllenhall) and other characters, we are given a glimpse on the emotional toll that life in the armed forces takes on recruits. Being thrown into the midst of a war complicates matters ten times worse. Emotions range from excitement, brotherhood, fear, anger, and alienation. I appreciated the fact that the film tried to get this point across to the viewers. Gyllenhall gives a great performance as Swafford, but the star who steals the movie is Jamie Foxx who plays Sargeant Sykes, a Los Angeles native who values the corps more than he values his own life. |
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| however indies expect strong performances especially from lead Jake Gyllenhaal who gives an intense portrayal of a man cracking under pressure. The bulk of the movie concerns thousands indies of troops pumped up for action in the desert waiting for combat to begin.Soon with nothing to do heat and boredom take their toll on them.The movie avoids any political statements and instead effectively shows that our troops must endure more hardships than enemy fire.Vividly directed indies by Sam Mendes with often a great sense of dark humor and irony.(There's a great scene that contrasts travel in Apocalypse Now with travel in modern warfare).Not really a "war" picture but more of a riveting psychological drama and even though it's short on action it's an extremely good film. Was this review helpful to you? (Report this) Customer Reviews Average Customer Review: Write an online review and share your thoughts with other customers. "I thank God for every day I have in the Corps...", March 21, 2006 Reviewer:Vato-Curandero - See all my reviewsJarhead, based on the autobiography of former U.S. |
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