Jarheads, the movie
It's an anti American propaganda piece.
No surprise, this is what the real Marines think of it. Never trust the image of the Marines crafted in Hollywood, it's just anti-American.
Hat tip to Carmen.
Now the reviews from the Marines:
The "Jarhead" movie is a disgraceful attack on the dignity and honor of all current and former Marines. The movie does not paint any positive qualities about the U.S. Marines. It selectively amplifies the negative actions of a few, at the expense of the whole. This movie will undoubtedly have an extremely negative effect on recruiting efforts.
The overall theme of the movie paints enlisted infantry Marines as morally depraved people who quickly degrade into insanity, infighting and completely lacking in honor as Desert Shield progresses into Desert Storm. Individual scenes are exceptionally offensive to Marines and civilians alike. Examples of scenes portrayed in the movie include the following:
Forced hot branding / burning flesh of fellow Marines in the barracks. A platoon simulating group sex with one another in the field. "Friendly fire" bombs lighting a live Marine on fire as he climbs out of a truck. A Marine wife mails a video tape of having sex with their neighbor, and the entire platoon enjoys viewing it. Decline of an entire platoon into insanity during combat operations. One Marine threatening to kill another at point blank range with a loaded M16 in an insane rage, and then turning the weapon on himself and asking to be killed. One loyal Staff Sergeant is portrayed as having irrational love for his service. Excessive use of the "F" word. Excessive portrayal of sexual obsessions. No respect whatsoever for fellow Marines.
While U.S. citizens have welcomed Desert Storm veterans with open arms, this movie is Hollywood's way of spitting in their face. Please boycott this movie, tell others to boycott it, and I welcome your comments and suggestions about how to restore and uphold the honor of the U.S. Marines.
From the halls of Montezuma To the shores of Tripoli' , We fight our countrys battles In the air', on land, and sea. First to fight for right and freedom , And to keep our honor clean, We are proud to claim the title of United States Marines.
Sergeant Jeff Davids
1983-1987
Jarhead (The Movie
Hey Grit! I just got back from watching that new "Jarhead" movie! Been yet?? If not, don't waste your time or money. If you know anybody at HQMC, give them a call & see if they can pull this piece of crap out of the theaters! I think this thing will be very degrading and detrimental to the Beloved Corps! I can't remember when I've seen such a load of "Hollywierd" crap since Apocalypse Now! The more I think about it the sicker I get! GAG! Ya'll can go see it if you're curious! I wanted to get up and walk out! But thought maybe it'd get better toward the end! Sickening!
I have read the book and it is a shame to think a former Marine wrote it. Since I teach very impressionable kids in JROTC who almost certainly will see the movie (as they rushed to see "Full Metal Jacket") I will have to suffer through it so as to be able to discredit it with some insight.
Symolon
First of all Happy Birthday to all my fellow Marines, present and passed. It is wonderful to have the brotherhood of so many, especially when you get old. (The Korean War ) This might be trivial to many, however to me it was an insult to me and my beloved Marine Corp. Last night I went to see the movie Jarhead, IT STUNK. It depicted the Marine Corp to being full of Confused bunch of misfits and drinks that had to use F--K every other word. To me it was degrading to all Marines present
and past. If you have not seen this trash, please don't waste your time.
My other grip is why do so many people feel that the terrorist should be covered under the Geneva Convention. They ARE NOT MILITARY THEY ARE MURDERERS AND CROOKS. Get that thru there heads. They deserve what ever treatment they get and then some.
Also why do our politicians feel they have to interfere with the military decisions. Thanks to them we have not won a war sense the Second World War. All they have done it get many of our fellow service men and women killed. I say to the politicians butt out and let the military brass run things.
Once a Marine always a Marine
RMW 1364225
Sgt. Grit
Myself and four other Marines had a Marine Corps birthday get- together this past weekend. It was the idea of the ranking Marine to go out and see the premier of "Jarhead." Believing it would be a tribute to the Corps, we all walked away from the movie disappointed by Hollywood's portrayal of our beloved Corps. Marines were portrayed as blood thirsty, s&xually deranged miscreants with no regard for discipline. It was not the story of a Band of Brothers, but rather the conflict of self interests. The five of us have Marine Corps experiences stretching from
Vietnam to the first Gulf War, and having never met until a few years ago we know it was that brotherhood that brought us together. "Jarhead" is not about Brotherhood or the qualities the Corps instills in its fighting men and women, it is about self-interests. There is no doubt that war changes you, but it is family (the Corps) that keeps us together. Sure there were a few good laughs as the drill sergeant
slings his blue streak of verbal abuses on the recruits, but that quickly fades as Hollywood magnifies the decadence of the 10 percenters and all they do to malign the reputation of the Marine Corps. Two Thumbs Down!
SSgt Chris McLain '91-'99
Good morning,
I noticed that you do not have the book "Jarhead" in your list of books. I don't know if this is intentional or not but I thank you. I was in Dessert Shield/Storm t/f Papa Bear, Rippers right flank. I could barely get through it. Anyway thank you.
Semper Fi
Eric "Bambam" bame
Note: It is intentional. I could not get through 30 pages.
Sgt Grit
No surprise, this is what the real Marines think of it. Never trust the image of the Marines crafted in Hollywood, it's just anti-American.
Hat tip to Carmen.
Now the reviews from the Marines:
The "Jarhead" movie is a disgraceful attack on the dignity and honor of all current and former Marines. The movie does not paint any positive qualities about the U.S. Marines. It selectively amplifies the negative actions of a few, at the expense of the whole. This movie will undoubtedly have an extremely negative effect on recruiting efforts.
The overall theme of the movie paints enlisted infantry Marines as morally depraved people who quickly degrade into insanity, infighting and completely lacking in honor as Desert Shield progresses into Desert Storm. Individual scenes are exceptionally offensive to Marines and civilians alike. Examples of scenes portrayed in the movie include the following:
Forced hot branding / burning flesh of fellow Marines in the barracks. A platoon simulating group sex with one another in the field. "Friendly fire" bombs lighting a live Marine on fire as he climbs out of a truck. A Marine wife mails a video tape of having sex with their neighbor, and the entire platoon enjoys viewing it. Decline of an entire platoon into insanity during combat operations. One Marine threatening to kill another at point blank range with a loaded M16 in an insane rage, and then turning the weapon on himself and asking to be killed. One loyal Staff Sergeant is portrayed as having irrational love for his service. Excessive use of the "F" word. Excessive portrayal of sexual obsessions. No respect whatsoever for fellow Marines.
While U.S. citizens have welcomed Desert Storm veterans with open arms, this movie is Hollywood's way of spitting in their face. Please boycott this movie, tell others to boycott it, and I welcome your comments and suggestions about how to restore and uphold the honor of the U.S. Marines.
From the halls of Montezuma To the shores of Tripoli' , We fight our countrys battles In the air', on land, and sea. First to fight for right and freedom , And to keep our honor clean, We are proud to claim the title of United States Marines.
Sergeant Jeff Davids
1983-1987
Jarhead (The Movie
Hey Grit! I just got back from watching that new "Jarhead" movie! Been yet?? If not, don't waste your time or money. If you know anybody at HQMC, give them a call & see if they can pull this piece of crap out of the theaters! I think this thing will be very degrading and detrimental to the Beloved Corps! I can't remember when I've seen such a load of "Hollywierd" crap since Apocalypse Now! The more I think about it the sicker I get! GAG! Ya'll can go see it if you're curious! I wanted to get up and walk out! But thought maybe it'd get better toward the end! Sickening!
I have read the book and it is a shame to think a former Marine wrote it. Since I teach very impressionable kids in JROTC who almost certainly will see the movie (as they rushed to see "Full Metal Jacket") I will have to suffer through it so as to be able to discredit it with some insight.
Symolon
First of all Happy Birthday to all my fellow Marines, present and passed. It is wonderful to have the brotherhood of so many, especially when you get old. (The Korean War ) This might be trivial to many, however to me it was an insult to me and my beloved Marine Corp. Last night I went to see the movie Jarhead, IT STUNK. It depicted the Marine Corp to being full of Confused bunch of misfits and drinks that had to use F--K every other word. To me it was degrading to all Marines present
and past. If you have not seen this trash, please don't waste your time.
My other grip is why do so many people feel that the terrorist should be covered under the Geneva Convention. They ARE NOT MILITARY THEY ARE MURDERERS AND CROOKS. Get that thru there heads. They deserve what ever treatment they get and then some.
Also why do our politicians feel they have to interfere with the military decisions. Thanks to them we have not won a war sense the Second World War. All they have done it get many of our fellow service men and women killed. I say to the politicians butt out and let the military brass run things.
Once a Marine always a Marine
RMW 1364225
Sgt. Grit
Myself and four other Marines had a Marine Corps birthday get- together this past weekend. It was the idea of the ranking Marine to go out and see the premier of "Jarhead." Believing it would be a tribute to the Corps, we all walked away from the movie disappointed by Hollywood's portrayal of our beloved Corps. Marines were portrayed as blood thirsty, s&xually deranged miscreants with no regard for discipline. It was not the story of a Band of Brothers, but rather the conflict of self interests. The five of us have Marine Corps experiences stretching from
Vietnam to the first Gulf War, and having never met until a few years ago we know it was that brotherhood that brought us together. "Jarhead" is not about Brotherhood or the qualities the Corps instills in its fighting men and women, it is about self-interests. There is no doubt that war changes you, but it is family (the Corps) that keeps us together. Sure there were a few good laughs as the drill sergeant
slings his blue streak of verbal abuses on the recruits, but that quickly fades as Hollywood magnifies the decadence of the 10 percenters and all they do to malign the reputation of the Marine Corps. Two Thumbs Down!
SSgt Chris McLain '91-'99
Good morning,
I noticed that you do not have the book "Jarhead" in your list of books. I don't know if this is intentional or not but I thank you. I was in Dessert Shield/Storm t/f Papa Bear, Rippers right flank. I could barely get through it. Anyway thank you.
Semper Fi
Eric "Bambam" bame
Note: It is intentional. I could not get through 30 pages.
Sgt Grit
7 Comments:
Why do we even bother with trash like this.?
I recomended a few months back to watch "Gunner's Palace" a documentary with NO bias one way or another just the TRUTH of what it is to be a USA military person in Iraq, to have kids running to you for candy one second and then throw rocks at your leaving in your Humbiee. The utter hypocresy of those pricks.
In this documentary you see the UTTER goodness of the American soldier in contrast with the animals they are trying to protect.
We all knew "JarHeads" was going to be a disgrace. an anti USA military movie. All Hollywood can produce is anti-USA flics. I guess the silent majority does NOT go to the movies and the rabid liberal 'RATS DO. I can NOT wait till a filthy rich motherfucker Hollywood producer puts out the ultima Pro Al-Queada film , cause we all know it WILL happen ! Now WATCH THAT one get top honors at Cannes.
I just read that the producer of the Halloween movies was badly hurt on the Jordanian massacre and his daughter died. Let's see if this fat fuck puts some money in an makes a REAL anti terrorist movie. In the mean time we all need to hope that a Mel Gibson type appears out og nowhere and tells all the MIRAMAX motherfucking bloatted fags to go fuck themselves.
kc can you tell me where I could buy the gunners palace?
It is for rent at BlockBuster and at NetFlix for sale at Amazon
We will have to run a few reviews of music and movies here. Certified anticommies like Ted Nugent, Ozzy, Jimi Hendrix, Lynyrd Skynyrd, and the like...
Thank YOU guys for your posting.
We the "silent majority" need to keep making our voices being heard louder and louder!
I am not surprised to hear this movie is Anti American, what else is new out of Hollywood??
One of these days,"Hollywood" is going to fuck up and make a film that reveals just who they are. This one comes close. It's a shame, I can remember when the Studios were criticized for being too patiotic. Imagine!
Circa 1942 uh Ziva?
Imagine DEFENDING your country's military!
Just the fact that our military is so willing to air every fucking piece of dirty (or even slightly soiled) laundry they have for the entire world to see should be a source of pride. But NO!
It is like a fucking contest to see who can trash the military faster & deeper. And the bigger the lies the most credible they try to make ‘em.
Yeah flush a Koran down a toilet! WHO makes these toilets? ‘cause I can not flush more than two sheets of single ply on the ones I have!.
The FUNNY part of this is that during 9/11 every god damn commie left wing piece of shit in New York was looking up at the sky asking for THE MILITARY!
The fact that 2 years prior they voted against a small military air base behind Kennedy Airport was TOTALLY inconsequential to them
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