Full Metal Jacket (4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray + Digital)

Fabulous 4K transfer of this film. Not what you would call a “happy” movie, but a very important movie, one of the best documentaries of the Vietnam era. R. Lee Ermy’s drill sergeant in the first half of the movie (the training half) is alone worth the price of the disc. Meticulously accurate!

Good version of the movie. Nice update, still looks good.

When this film was first released, I wasn’t interested in seeing it (though I did see Platoon). At that age in my life, 19-20, I wasn’t yet a SK fan like I am now. When I eventually saw it, I thought it was interesting, but it took me several viewings and a few courses at the Art Institute of Pittsburgh (RIP) to fully appreciate Kubrick’s messages and symbolism. This film probably has the most subtle and not so subtle messages and symbolism out of all of his movies. Every time I think of a certain scene , or watch the film again, and consider the details therein, I realize there’s another thing I missed. There is so much here to analyze. The Kubrick Site is the best resource or collection of resources and articles that I know of, that cover his movies. There is at least 1 article there about FMJ. But an entire book (300 pages, say) would be the bare minimum amount of space necessary to cover everything just in this movie. As far as its realism, I have spoken with at least 1 Vietnam veteran who said that this is the best movie about that war. The most realistic. There are several pop culture events or news items that are mentioned. Such as CBS News reporter Walter Cronkite stating that the war is not winnable. He really did say that, so I’m not spoiling anything for you. The one issue about this film, that SK definitely intended, is the racist jokes. And there are a lot. A LOT. Young people of today, who are more sensitive to such “humor”, are more likely to be offended. Although, in my case, even when I told them 40 years ago, I knew they were distasteful (I stopped telling them before I graduated from high school. No one is perfect). There are also a few lines of dialogue that reference other movies (Apocalypse Now, for one) which may or may not be intentional on SK’s part. The film is quite brutal, in several respects (violence, racist jokes, racism specifically concerning Asian people, sexist jokes and observations). This movie is definitely not for those with weak stomachs or who are easily offended. But none of SK’s films starting with Lolita are (other than 2001, and Dr. Strangelove, more or less). Highly recommended, if any of the 3 things I mentioned in the subject line are of interest to you.

Nodding-to and repeating similar themes to A Clockwork Orange and The Shining. You can also see the emergence of his sort of meta commentary on the film industry, which he ultimately epitomizes in his later film, Eyes Wide Shut (Kubrick's magnum opus imo). Kubrick doesn't preach, but reveals a sort of moral theme in Full Metal Jacket which isn't political or even anti war per se. It's much more universal than that. He uses cartoonish themes contrasted with raw violence, classic kubrick asburdity to create the drama which resolves unavoidably revealing truth about life, creation and their obvious counterparts.

A classic film that is great in 4K

One of the greatest films of all time. Saw it on film on Hollwyood Blvd when Hollywood was stil seedy and dirty the night before before I shipped out for basic from the MEPS station in LA, to ironically be trained by mostly Vietnam vet Drill Sergeants. The first half of this film prepped me for the next 16 weeks of my life and made it easier. And in no small part to the influence this film had on me ended up in the UCLA film program after my service ended. I only say that to emphasize I dont undertand much, but I do undertand the military and film production. I witnessed and worked in the transition from analog to digital in the 90''s, the 90's started analog with sound and film editors cutting actual film and tape and ended pro-tools/Media 100 with everything on a hard drive, which was how this 4K release was produced, on a hard drive. This film is analog all the way and was recorded on the higest end (avaialable at the time because Kubrick got whaever he asked for) analog Nagra reel to reel, analog has limits because it mimicks true highs and lows, and the techs at Warner Bros., the same team who did an outstanding job on the 'The Shining" 4K left those limits in the 4k, which they did not do with the earlier blu-ray and DVD releases, that most of us were/are familiar with, don't blame them this film is being seen and heard the way Kubrick wanted us to experience it. There will be complaints, but remember this film was shot barely a decade after Vietnam ended, the audio blowout just adds authenticity and realism to one of the greatest war films of all time.

Fun story for everyone of all ages in your house.

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Excelente bluray 4k

Great seller packaging. Always has great options in movies selections. Came nicely packaged with bubble wrap.

Soy fan del director Stanley Kubrick y cuando supe que Warner Brothers había restaurado en formato 4K Ultra HD, el clásico de 1987 "Full Metal Jacket" ó "Cara de Guerra", la compré de inmediato. Se ve espectacular, mejor que nunca, con una calidad de imagen fuera de serie. Llegó rápido y en perfectas condiciones, y la encontré en oferta por el Prime Day 2024! El único inconveniente es que no trae el Slipcover de colección.

U.S. Marine recruits going through Hell in basic training- Part 1 . You must be absolutely strong in mind and body, to survive. When you graduate, you are now the Military’s Elite Killing Machine. Vietnam 🇻🇳 War- Part 2 . Keep your weapon close and keep your head down. Music 🎶 is perfect for the time 🕰️ Combat scenes are intense and riveting. Snipper - a platoons deadliest hidden enemy. Part 3 - try not to get shot and watch your brothers back. Staying alive, and getting back home 🇺🇸 to friends and family- Part 4 finale act 🙏

I saw this several times in the theatre in 1987, and I'm certain it never looked this great!