i've just watched finished Full Metal Jacket. it has really quirky humor and some disturbing themes. but all in all it was a rather good film and reminded me my love for war movies.

war brings out the ugly side of humans, and i think Full Metal Jacket really emphasise on the point. i remembered posting an entry where i talked about war and men especially the period of time when i went bat crazy over war movies. and i'm glad i've saved those entries so that i can look back and reflect on it now.

for a 1987 film, i am pretty impressed with the cinematography and the effects since it's comparable to films like Saving Private Ryan (1998) and Band of Brothers (2001). then again, i pretty much enjoy all war films i have seen in my life because there is something to say about the sound effects. especially the sound of guns cocking and the running footsteps of the soldiers. not to mention the team-spirit of a company or a platoon. blood and gore are part of it and i think i watched too much Band of Brothers because everytime somebody gets in injured in Full Metal Jacket, i'm shouting ''morphine! morphine!" and expect white powder to be poured onto the wound.

i'm also reminded why i have loved the marine corps ever since i learned about it, and well- semper fi.

speaking of which, i've decided i am going to watch Band of Brothers again during the holidays because aside from being a genuine heroic story, i'm in love with all the characters, especially the mysterious Captain Ronald Speirs.