DanG
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Just saw this movie tonight with but a freshman for company. Most realistic war movie I've seen, probably ever. Though I haven't served in the Marine Corps, I could see some very believable similarities (and extreme differences) with my experiences in the Israeli military. Random(ish) but important punishments, taking craps in the desert, guys getting dumped by their girls (though for me it was 3 guys in my squad over the same week of basic training), Arab civilians coming too close to soldiers and trying to touch their rifles.
Also some significant differences... major disrespect to living and dead humans, five-gallon alcohol containers (Israelis barely drink), firing weapons into the air like a bunch of Palestinian terrorists. Also the beautiful Marine dress uniforms. Damn it'll be great if I ever get to wear one of those.
So what were your thoughts? I liked it so much I may just go and see it again sometime.
Just saw this movie tonight with but a freshman for company. Most realistic war movie I've seen, probably ever. Though I haven't served in the Marine Corps, I could see some very believable similarities (and extreme differences) with my experiences in the Israeli military. Random(ish) but important punishments, taking craps in the desert, guys getting dumped by their girls (though for me it was 3 guys in my squad over the same week of basic training), Arab civilians coming too close to soldiers and trying to touch their rifles.
Also some significant differences... major disrespect to living and dead humans, five-gallon alcohol containers (Israelis barely drink), firing weapons into the air like a bunch of Palestinian terrorists. Also the beautiful Marine dress uniforms. Damn it'll be great if I ever get to wear one of those.
So what were your thoughts? I liked it so much I may just go and see it again sometime.