Super Important Poll Vol. 24 - Apocalypse Now vs Full Metal Jacket

AN is an absolute no-brainer—it’s such a phenomenal descent into the darker side of the human psyche, honestly better than the trip we saw in FMJ... ^^

Anyway, just an ad. I watched Full Metal Jacket right after finishing my service, and honestly, it didn't feel too heavy—even though those three months of basic training felt pretty much like some of the scenes during the drill instructor segments. Aside from the suicide part, obviously. It’s true that Kubrick is one of the few directors who actually gives people outside the military a glimpse into that world, but there’s still room for improvement. That guy Kubrick really commands respect. God forbid you cross him... though the war portion of the film was actually kind of tedious and exhausting. I barely even remember it compared to the training scenes.
I have a feeling the second half of the movie is better executed, though it's been ages since I last saw it...