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re: Tried to watch Biloxi Blues
Posted on 5/21/24 at 8:26 am to prplhze2000
Posted on 5/21/24 at 8:26 am to prplhze2000
I found it entertaining even though not very accurate in the portrayal of boot camp during the WWII era-----or any era for that matter.
In my opinion "Full Metal Jacket" nailed boot camp in that era of time with R. Lee Ermey as the Drill Sgt. and the rigors he put his recruits through.
In my opinion "Full Metal Jacket" nailed boot camp in that era of time with R. Lee Ermey as the Drill Sgt. and the rigors he put his recruits through.
Posted on 5/21/24 at 8:29 am to gumbo2176
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I found it entertaining even though not very accurate in the portrayal of boot camp during the WWII era-----or any era for that matter.
Was it trying to be accurate?
I never got the impression that was the goal.
Posted on 5/21/24 at 9:27 am to gumbo2176
quote:It's one of Simon's autobiographical plays, meant to fit in between Brighton Beach Memoirs and Broadway Bound. Like his other autobios, it's loosely based on reality and his true experiences. I doubt that his brother or his brother's roommate attempted suicide, but that's the starting point of The Odd Couple.
I found it entertaining even though not very accurate in the portrayal of boot camp during the WWII era-----or any era for that matter.
And to the OP, the performances in this film are top-notch and Walken is outstanding. Extremely quotable film.
The marketing for the film didn't do it any favors. The poster made it look like a romantic comedy with the romance with Daisy as the focal point. She was an extremely small part of the film.
Posted on 5/21/24 at 12:26 pm to gumbo2176
quote:Don't watch Stripes then
not very accurate in the portrayal of boot camp
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