D4n
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Seen a decent film recently? Or even an utterly dyer one? Why not share your recommendations and opinions with the rest of the members here at TowersStreet? I for one am rather eager to hear the recommendations on offer in terms of future film viewings. I'll start us off then shall I, did I mention that the films didn't have to necessarily be new releases, it could be an older movie... as is Full Metal Jacket, which I finally watched for the first time this afternoon.
Regulars will no doubt be aware that I've slowly been working my way through the works on Stanley Kubrick in recent times, and I'm pleased to say that this way certainly one of his more enjoyable works, uniquely entertaining in the way that I've come to expect from Kubrick. The pacing is interesting; seemingly switching from one movie to another midway through, maintaining only a couple of lead characters, and it works particularly well in terms of both storyline and character development.
The first half consists entirely of a marine training camp, and the ridiculously harsh treatment inflicted upon future recruits by the Sergeant in charge. It works well as a character study with regards to people's reactions to being mistreated and, to some extent, dehumanised through harsh punishments and mistreatment, as they aim to become 'killing machines'. Despite some moments of black comedy it's an emotional rollercoaster leading up to a film 'climax' which can't be spoiled.
But instead of ending the film hereby cuts to the most effective, in my opinion of all interpretations of the Vietnamese war ever on film. With likeable characters, a consistent storyline and (above all) the intelligent and snappy, witty direction of Stanley Kubrick, it struggles to go wrong, if only dragging briefly towards the finale. Acting, writing and effects are all spot on, along with some unique and well-placed effects and camera techniques.
This is certainly a recommendable film. 8/10
Regulars will no doubt be aware that I've slowly been working my way through the works on Stanley Kubrick in recent times, and I'm pleased to say that this way certainly one of his more enjoyable works, uniquely entertaining in the way that I've come to expect from Kubrick. The pacing is interesting; seemingly switching from one movie to another midway through, maintaining only a couple of lead characters, and it works particularly well in terms of both storyline and character development.
The first half consists entirely of a marine training camp, and the ridiculously harsh treatment inflicted upon future recruits by the Sergeant in charge. It works well as a character study with regards to people's reactions to being mistreated and, to some extent, dehumanised through harsh punishments and mistreatment, as they aim to become 'killing machines'. Despite some moments of black comedy it's an emotional rollercoaster leading up to a film 'climax' which can't be spoiled.
But instead of ending the film hereby cuts to the most effective, in my opinion of all interpretations of the Vietnamese war ever on film. With likeable characters, a consistent storyline and (above all) the intelligent and snappy, witty direction of Stanley Kubrick, it struggles to go wrong, if only dragging briefly towards the finale. Acting, writing and effects are all spot on, along with some unique and well-placed effects and camera techniques.
This is certainly a recommendable film. 8/10