Very good war film (Jarhead (DVD))

Member Name: James2807

Product:	Jarhead (DVD)
Date:	10/11/09 (11 review reads)
Rating:

Advantages: shocking and realistic

Disadvantages: book slightly better

Some people gave this film a hard time, complaining that it was boring...they clearly do not understand the point the film is trying to make. I personally loved this moview, thinking it was a bit different from the generic war films you tend to see, invloving a group of Americans killing thousands of people.
The film focuses around a new recruit and his struggle through boot camp, to the deserts of Iraq in the first gulf war.
The film shows how these men are trained to be killing machines, then when it comes down to the moment, all the killing is done via missiles and bombs, not that traditional foot soldier. The snipers end up devestated that they were unable to get their kill, and 'see the pink mist'. They are the sent home and expected to live normal lives.
The acting in this film i though was very good. Jake Gyllenhaal was amazing whilst Jamie Foxx played an EXCELLENT captain (or sargent...not good with ranks).
The book i found was better, i do not know why, i just preferred the book. The film is a very good interpretation of the book and i have seen much worse book to film conversions.

Summary: Definatly worth watching