Full Metal Jacket – This Movie is INSANE 10/10
“Full Metal Jacket,” directed by Stanley Kubrick, is a stark and harrowing exploration of the Vietnam War, divided into two distinct parts. The first half, set in a Marine Corps boot camp, is dominated by the fierce presence of R. Lee Ermey as the relentless Gunnery Sergeant Hartman, and the transformation of Private Pyle, played by Vincent D’Onofrio, from an inept recruit to a broken man.
The second half shifts to the war-torn streets of Vietnam, following Matthew Modine’s character, Joker, as he confronts the brutal realities of combat. Kubrick’s meticulous direction, sharp dialogue, and the film’s unflinching portrayal of the dehumanizing effects of war make “Full Metal Jacket” a gripping and thought-provoking masterpiece. 
