Quote Originally Posted by PeruvianSkies
Worf,

I don't doubt that you take your movies seriously. In fact, you are one of the few people on here that I can count on for a good movie discussion or thread. The fact that you found the lines in FMJ funny are obviously related to your experience in the service and that is a valid reason because it resonated with you. However, I am referring to the people who use this film primarily as a soundbyte type of film, especially people who are military-wannabees. I've never been in the service, but I have a huge respect for them. My father-in-law is retired from the Army, my biological father is a career serviceman going on his 30th year. My grandfather was in the reserves and my other grandfather was in the Navy. So I have lots of people in my life that enabled me to appreciate and respect those that fight for our country to make it free.

Hope I didn't step on your toes with this. I think FMJ is one of the most memorable films of all time, especially for a war film and this is without a doubt due to Stanley Kubrick who has forged some of the most meaningful and memorable images in celluloid history. My position on the issue of the two halves of FMJ is this...

Is the second half as strong as the first? Well, they are different and therefore, just like two wings on a plane...both are important. Which wing on a plane is more important? Both. In my opinion you need both parts of this film in order to make it complete. Some feel that it is flawed and that the second half doesn't "live up" to what the beginning offers, my position is that they are expecting something different...maybe something more like APOCALYPSE NOW or PLATOON, but that's not where this film was ever headed. I stand by my position on this film, unlike Ebert, I won't change my mind, but I can say that only thing that would change is that I might love this film more and more with time, never less.
I wasn't offended, just a little pooped and snarky. I looked at your posts and after re-reading and reading this I realize what you were saying. I apologize if I appeared cross. I shouldn't type after gigin' into the wee hours. You're a valued voice here as well and your positions are well thought out and heartfelt. Thanks..

Da Worfster