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“Jarhead” Movie

Yesterday I saw the movie “Jarhead”, which starred: Jake Gyllenhaal, Jamie Foxx, Brian Geraghty (II), Jacob Vargas and Laz Alonso.

The storyline involved the following: “Part Full Metal Jacket, part Platoon, part Three Kings, Jarhead-- based on the memoirs of Gulf War veteran Anthony Swofford--examines what happens when men, primed for war, are thwarted from ever seeing any action. We follow Marine sniper Swofford (Jake Gyllenhaal) as he goes through the usual demoralization and the ultimate camaraderie with the other guys in the unit. When the big moment comes, they are ready to bring Saddam Hussein down. But once they get to Saudi Arabia, instead of going immediately into combat, they wait. And wait. And wait some more, stewing in their own testosterone. It’’s really not their fault these Marines want to shoot someone, anyone, even a camel, if they have to. The thrill of war has been branded into them--and it’’s really hard to stop that momentum. Hoo-rah!”

I give the movie a “A”, and the movie is worth the price of an admission ticket, a large popcorn, a large soft drink and a small soft drink . It was a great war movie.

posted by Frank LaFountaine @ 9:44 AM