BurlyMan56 Posted November 4, 2005 Share Posted November 4, 2005 looks like a great movie, anyone goin to see it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chimpy2121 Posted November 4, 2005 Share Posted November 4, 2005 QUOTE(BurlyMan56 @ Nov 4, 2005 -> 03:00 PM) looks like a great movie, anyone goin to see it? Yessir, I plan to see it after I go see the play at my high school. It looks amazing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted November 4, 2005 Share Posted November 4, 2005 Everything I've heard says that it is very disappointing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3E8 Posted November 4, 2005 Share Posted November 4, 2005 I have a man-crush on Jake Gyllenhaal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chisoxrd5 Posted November 4, 2005 Share Posted November 4, 2005 QUOTE(Balta1701 @ Nov 4, 2005 -> 04:03 PM) Everything I've heard says that it is very disappointing. Where have you heard this 'everything' from? I might go see it tonight, kinda wondering if its worth my time... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted November 4, 2005 Share Posted November 4, 2005 QUOTE(Chisoxrd5 @ Nov 4, 2005 -> 01:16 PM) Where have you heard this 'everything' from? I might go see it tonight, kinda wondering if its worth my time... LA Times, CNN, couple of other places. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heads22 Posted November 4, 2005 Share Posted November 4, 2005 I want to see it. Is there a book that it's based on at all? I read Black Hawk Down about a year before it came out. Do yourself a favor and read the book. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Critic Posted November 4, 2005 Share Posted November 4, 2005 Looks REALLY dull. I'll pass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qwerty Posted November 4, 2005 Share Posted November 4, 2005 QUOTE(Balta1701 @ Nov 4, 2005 -> 03:23 PM) LA Times, CNN, couple of other places. Well... actual people that have seen it like it. Critics are not people. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qwerty Posted November 4, 2005 Share Posted November 4, 2005 (edited) QUOTE(3E8 @ Nov 4, 2005 -> 03:11 PM) I have a man-crush on Jake Gyllenhaal. This you should see brokeback mountain. Oh, this is for you too. Edited November 4, 2005 by qwerty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mercy! Posted November 4, 2005 Share Posted November 4, 2005 "Mr. Swofford's book has earned a place alongside the classics of military literature, but Mr. Mendes's film is more like a footnote - a minor movie about a minor war, and a film that feels, at the moment, remarkably irrelevant." -A. O. Scott, The New York Times http://movies2.nytimes.com/2005/11/04/movi...4jarh.html?8dpc On the other hand, Roger Ebert rated it highly. This link is always useful for finding a number of reviews from the popular press: Movie Review Query Engine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chisoxrd5 Posted November 4, 2005 Share Posted November 4, 2005 Its getting mixed reviews accross the board: http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/jarhead/ I'm still gonna go see it, I feel like I have to get to movie eventually since I haven't gone in a LONGGGGGGGG time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flash Tizzle Posted November 4, 2005 Share Posted November 4, 2005 Remember that episode of Seinfield where George and Jerry attempt to sell NBC their pilot for a show about nothing? Well, this movie follows a similar route. More than a film which showcases battle scenes, Jarhead highlights the anticipation of Marines awaiting war. If you're intending to view this movie with Full Metal Jacket, or even Three Kings in mind, you'll be sorely dissapointed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LosMediasBlancas Posted November 4, 2005 Share Posted November 4, 2005 I have no way of knowing what to expect. I've only seen that 10 second preview. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chisoxfn Posted November 4, 2005 Share Posted November 4, 2005 QUOTE(Tony82087 @ Nov 4, 2005 -> 01:17 PM) Looks alot like "Three Kings" to me. I liked Three Kings, so it could be good. One of the more underappreciated movies out there, imo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heads22 Posted November 4, 2005 Share Posted November 4, 2005 I was a big fan of Three Kings too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juddling Posted November 5, 2005 Share Posted November 5, 2005 QUOTE(3E8 @ Nov 4, 2005 -> 09:11 PM) I have a man-crush on Jake Gyllenhaal. I don't have a man-crush on the guy but he will always be "Bubble-boy" to me!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White Sox Josh Posted November 5, 2005 Share Posted November 5, 2005 QUOTE(Heads22 @ Nov 4, 2005 -> 03:40 PM) I want to see it. Is there a book that it's based on at all? I read Black Hawk Down about a year before it came out. Do yourself a favor and read the book. yes and i read it. It is a great book and it really takes you into the shoes of a guy in the army. Not only does it talk about the fighting but it focuses on what they did when they were just hanging out. Some of that stuff is funny as hell. I also read Black Hawk Down but after I saw the movie. That might be one of the most gruesome movies i have ever seen. Great movie though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White Sox Josh Posted November 5, 2005 Share Posted November 5, 2005 QUOTE(Heads22 @ Nov 4, 2005 -> 04:59 PM) I was a big fan of Three Kings too. my favorite movie of all time. They were supposed to re-release it 2 years ago but they decided not to because of the war. It was supposed to have 2 extra scenes added. Ice Cube is an underrated actor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nokona Posted November 5, 2005 Share Posted November 5, 2005 Awesome. It was just great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White Sox Josh Posted November 5, 2005 Share Posted November 5, 2005 QUOTE(Nokona @ Nov 5, 2005 -> 04:25 PM) Awesome. It was just great. I am going to see it tonight. How much of it is a comedy and does it stay true to the book? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LowerCaseRepublican Posted November 6, 2005 Share Posted November 6, 2005 QUOTE(Heads22 @ Nov 4, 2005 -> 03:40 PM) I want to see it. Is there a book that it's based on at all? I read Black Hawk Down about a year before it came out. Do yourself a favor and read the book. Fun "Black Hawk Down" aside. One of the soldiers that was actually involved is actually in military jail for being a child molester. When they made the movie, they changed the name of the soldier so as to not acknowledge this little black eye. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farmteam Posted November 6, 2005 Share Posted November 6, 2005 The previews didn't interest me at all. I do remember Three Kings though...it was on TNT once kinda late...right before Enemy at the Gates (another real good movie). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chisoxfn Posted November 6, 2005 Share Posted November 6, 2005 QUOTE(farmteam @ Nov 5, 2005 -> 04:12 PM) The previews didn't interest me at all. I do remember Three Kings though...it was on TNT once kinda late...right before Enemy at the Gates (another real good movie). Ya, Enemy at the Gates is another good flick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonkeyKongerko Posted November 6, 2005 Share Posted November 6, 2005 QUOTE(Chisoxfn @ Nov 5, 2005 -> 09:18 PM) Ya, Enemy at the Gates is another good flick. A good flick for HJ's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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