Jarhead
2005, Drama/War, 2h 3m
201 Reviews 250,000+ RatingsWhat to know
This first person account of the first Gulf War scores with its performances and cinematography but lacks an emotional thrust. Read critic reviews
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Cast & Crew
Anthony Swofford
Alan Troy
Staff Sgt. Sykes
Lt. Col. Kazinski
Chris Kruger
Fergus O'Donnell
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Critic Reviews for Jarhead
All Critics (201) | Top Critics (56) | Fresh (122) | Rotten (79)
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Gyllenhaal can, in fact, act, so the blame must fall elsewhere for his dim performance, all topless tears and soulful voiceovers. The same goes for Peter Sarsgaard, Chris Cooper and Jamie Foxx, three good actors forced into contortions of theatrics.
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Jarhead is simultaneously audaciously original and so mired in the clichés it knowingly acknowledges, sends up and honours that it has little new to say.
September 28, 2006 -
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April 1, 2006 | Rating: 3/5 -
It's another fine Gyllenhaal performance, but not really enough, because his suffering doesn't amount to a hill of Kuwaiti sand in the end.
February 10, 2006 | Full Review… -
The film's strong suit is vagueness, presenting combat as a semi-surreal state of ignorant expectation and dislocated experience: these warriors loll in the desert awaiting action or trying to make sense of its consequences.
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Jarhead takes a perverse pleasure in confounding your expectations of what a war movie should be.
January 17, 2006 | Rating: 3/5 | Full Review…
Audience Reviews for Jarhead
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Aug 10, 2020"Every war is different. Every war is the same." From director Sam Mendes comes the compelling war drama Jarhead. Based on a memoir by Anthony Swofford, the film follows Swofford as he joins the Marines and is recruited to be a sniper, but he soon finds himself stationed in Saudi Arabian as part of Operation Desert Shield endlessly waiting to see action. Starring Jake Gyllenhaal, Jamie Foxx, Peter Sarsgaard, Lucas Black, and Chris Cooper, a film features a strong cast that gives good performances. And Mendes does a great job at capturing the isolation and beauty of the desert, and at showing the horrors of war. Additionally, Thomas Newman provides a terrific score. Yet at times the film gets a little crass and vulgar, but it's also incredible honest. While it has some problems, Jarhead is a powerful look at the life of a soldier.Dann M Super Reviewer
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Feb 12, 2016Reminiscent of Full Metal Jacket to a certain extent, Jarhead gives a different picture of war- the kind that's beyond explosions, ambushes, and chaos.Maymay A Super Reviewer
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Nov 24, 2012Not at all what I was expecting, It focuses on the the life of one soldier and his time in Afghanistan, There is no action at all but somehow you get really gripped, It's brilliantly acted, Worth a watch.Jamie C Super Reviewer
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Jul 12, 2012Upon first viewing, 'Jarhead' is no more than a portrait of the psychological challenges of a boring war. Yet, after the credits role, this film settles into your stomach and mind and doesn't leave. Sam Mendes creates a beautifully terrifying atmosphere with amazing cinematography and a strong cast of actors, with Gyllenhaal, Foxx, and Sarsgaard showing true talent. This film is not a trigger-happy gun show, but instead a poignant portrayal of soldiers battling themselves instead of the enemy. It's refreshing to see a great filmmaker give a unique turn on the modern 'war' genre.Kase V Super Reviewer
Jarhead Quotes
| Detective Inspector Fitch: | Jesus, Joseph and doggy-style Mary! |
| Chris Kruger: | Okay, yeah, sure, fine. I'll take the fucking pills and a year later my asshole will turn inside out and start talking to me! |
| Staff Sergeant Sykes: | I love my job. |
| Staff Sergeant Sykes: | [to the dead marine] I told you to keep your fucking head down! If you'd listened to me, you'd still be fucking alive right now, stupid fuck! |
| Staff Sergeant Sykes: | [to the dead marine] I told you to keep your fucking head down! If you'd listened to me, you'd still be fucking alive right now, stupid fuck! |
| Lieutenant Colonel Kazinski: | OOOO! I just felt my dick move! |
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