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Full Metal Jacket

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Synopsis

A pragmatic U.S. Marine observes the dehumanizing effects the U.S.-Vietnam War has on his fellow recruits from their brutal boot camp training to the bloody street fighting in Hue.

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grainneinmayo · 17 Oct 2026, 18:08 UTC

Would Full Metal Jacket be a good pick for a mixed group? Trying to find something that gives everyone a way into the conversation.

oisin.mccarthy · 18 Oct 2026, 07:08 UTC

Grainne, agreed on keeping the pitch short. I want a reason to try it without knowing every turn.

darragh_quinn · 17 Oct 2026, 22:08 UTC

Full Metal Jacket is one I am weighing up. The description has me curious. I would rather know the mood than the whole plot.

caoimheryan · 18 Oct 2026, 12:08 UTC

Darragh, would be nice to come back to this thread once a few more people have given it a go.

cianinwicklow · 18 Oct 2026, 02:08 UTC

For anyone considering Full Metal Jacket: I would like to see this in the six with a few very different choices around it.