Films Like 'Jarhead'

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Not a movie, but Generation Kill from the writers of The Wire is an excellent mini-series. It's set during the first invasion of Iraq.

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Bigfooty

Stop-Loss.

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Lt_ELLZO

Full Metal Jacket or 9th Company both great films!

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DeyTa

I haven't seen Jarhead, but The Hurt Locker is indeed a film from the soldier's perspective. It's set in Iraq; filmed in Jordan. I loved it! Here's the imdb link:

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0887912/

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kevin_123

Why hasnt anyone said - "Saving Private Ryan" ??

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05wilsea

Madjackismad

Not a movie, but Generation Kill from the writers of The Wire is an excellent mini-series. It's set during the first invasion of Iraq.

yes watch generation kill, it focuses a lot on the soldiers and somewhat inadequacy of those leading them

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tomtomtomtom

I thought Hurt Locker was massively overrated, and not particularly enjoyable.

Generation Kill is a six part drama series that was on HBO a while back, which I thought was really good. Had hints of Catch 22 about it.

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Nevasleep

Madjackismad

Not a movie, but Generation Kill from the writers of The Wire is an excellent mini-series. It's set during the first invasion of Iraq.

Exactly what I was going to suggest :biggrin:

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azhao

TommyWannabe

Second vote for 'The Hurt Locker.'

Best war film in ages. Set in Iraq as well.

It's much more accessible than films like apocalype now/full metal jacket etc. They're great films but can be difficult to watch. There's a lot of humour in Hurt Locker.

It's excellent.