OSUGT Posted November 5, 2005 Report Share Posted November 5, 2005 See it. Reminded me of Full Metal Jacket, but it had its own identity. DO NOT expect a war movie. It's based on a book written by Woffard (main character) It basically takes you through boot camp and Desert Storm. I dont want to give too much away, so if you have the chance, check it out. Later, Jason Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kohones Posted November 5, 2005 Report Share Posted November 5, 2005 Jason - thx I'll get Barb, buy some popcorn for $20 & watch it!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Science Abuse Posted November 5, 2005 Report Share Posted November 5, 2005 I've heard good things about the book, It's on my must-see list. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokin5s Posted November 5, 2005 Report Share Posted November 5, 2005 That movie looks really good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty2Hotty Posted November 5, 2005 Report Share Posted November 5, 2005 Book was pretty good, just jumped around a bit, but other than that if the movie is anything like the book it should be good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin R. Posted November 6, 2005 Report Share Posted November 6, 2005 I think the previews give a different impression of what it is though, but what is new. It started out good IMO, had some funny parts, and kept building suspense. But I was let down in the end, and after a long day of work, had to keep myself awake through the thing. I'd say see it if your into it, but don't expect any action. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Karacho1647545492 Posted November 6, 2005 Report Share Posted November 6, 2005 first hour: FUCK YEA LETS JOIN THE MARINES second hour: goddamn...war sucks. all in all, 4 1/2 out of 5 stars. Gyllenhaal and Foxx put up amazing performances, and Sarsgaard is simply awesome as a supporting actor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amy Posted November 7, 2005 Report Share Posted November 7, 2005 It was a ok movie for the first hour... did jump around some.. but there were some things that were a little off... but overall ok. :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandon Posted November 7, 2005 Report Share Posted November 7, 2005 Just got out of abou an hour ago. I liked the movie, the acting and the filming were great. The story I thought was awesome as well, I think I liked this movie mainly becuase, if your a fucking retard you got either bored, or lost, and if you were'nt a retard then you learned a lot, and or found it somewhat stimulating. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby Lee Posted November 8, 2005 Report Share Posted November 8, 2005 I would suggest reading the book before seeing the movie. The movie leaves out a lot of key elements that are explained in the book. All in all, i thought it was a good movie, and a good book as well. As far as what most Marines thought... about 1 out of every 2 that were at the theater with me, liked it. So its about 50/50. I will admit that it was pretty cool when the very first showing of it here in Monterey was sold out, and the place was full of fellow Devil Dogs... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Karacho1647545492 Posted November 8, 2005 Report Share Posted November 8, 2005 I would suggest reading the book before seeing the movie. The movie leaves out a lot of key elements that are explained in the book. All in all, i thought it was a good movie, and a good book as well. As far as what most Marines thought... about 1 out of every 2 that were at the theater with me, liked it. So its about 50/50. I will admit that it was pretty cool when the very first showing of it here in Monterey was sold out, and the place was full of fellow Devil Dogs... this isn't a book review, this is a movie review. anyone who starts off a movie review with anything along the lines of "read the book" or "the book was soooooo much more insightful" should be impaled on ron jeremy's cock Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby Lee Posted November 8, 2005 Report Share Posted November 8, 2005 well as far as i'm concerned, if it is a movie that is based off a book, then there is no reason why it can't be mentioned in a "review" (if that's what you want to call this thread). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest temptina Posted November 14, 2005 Report Share Posted November 14, 2005 i saw the movie with a friend of mine and we both loved it. now i am going to take one of the rents to see it. but no it is not a war movie so dont expect fighting, if you do you will ruin the movie for yourself. go in with an open mind, and you will like it. oh when is the next get together? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty2Hotty Posted November 14, 2005 Report Share Posted November 14, 2005 Great movie. Fucked me up in the head a little since I'll be there in a couple months though. The acting from bubbleboy and foxx really surprised me. 5/5 stars imo. If you wanna know REALITY Brian, gimme a hollar sometime. I'll be in town for 3 or so days come thanksgiving. I gotta go Iraq shopping so you can join in. And it was a very good movie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty2Hotty Posted November 14, 2005 Report Share Posted November 14, 2005 I've pretty much been told all the reality I can experience w/out actually being there. A buddy of mine in California was in one of the very first Marine units deployed out there and he told me some nasty shit. But I'm going out there a few years later and they have fast food all over the place ..gonna be a little different. OIF 1 was a trip no doubt, but what we worried about then has changed or increased 10 fold. One way or another I'm ready and have been for some time. Waiting to come back, get out and spent my flipin $$$$$$$ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckeye1647545503 Posted November 14, 2005 Report Share Posted November 14, 2005 +1 loved it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
verse Posted November 14, 2005 Report Share Posted November 14, 2005 I saw this tonight. I liked it alot, except the end just kind of dropped off. I still think it's a great movie though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest FrancesTheMute Posted November 14, 2005 Report Share Posted November 14, 2005 ill check it out this weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Karacho1647545492 Posted November 14, 2005 Report Share Posted November 14, 2005 OIF 1 was a trip no doubt, but what we worried about then has changed or increased 10 fold. One way or another I'm ready and have been for some time. Waiting to come back, get out and spent my flipin $$$$$$$ I've got a friend here at BU who's a freshman (though he's 23) he's from hawaii and he was among the Marines to first cross the border from kuwait. He's got some fun pictures of himself in Saddam's palace in Tikrit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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