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Originally Posted by Severian

I think the second half is supposed to be kind of a clusterfuck, and I think the narrative is supposed to devolve. I see it as part of the story. But the first half informs the second, and again the theme of the effects of war on the average (ok he may have been a little busted in the first place) Joker and on humanity are the real focal point.

I guess I forgot it was post-Platoon. Platoon is probably a stronger, if less cerebral, account of the Vietnam War, but FMJ is simply one of my favorite movies ever.

Haven’t seen it in years though

i guess it devolves so much i cant recall it

see, kubrick was sort of famous for often using “bland” actors.

i dont even know the name of the guy in 2001 (sorry guy)

ryan o’neal with barry lyndon

tom cruise in eyes wide shut has all of 2 facial expressions

in a way due to pure genius peter sellers in dr strangelove. apparently the man had no personality outside his characters. he blended perfectly.

one can reason fmj was pvt joker’s story from beginning to end. but matthew modine’s “bland” qualities are completely overshadowed by d’onofrio’s intense performance.

d’onofrio steals the movie and breaks it in half when he’s gone. emotionally, the movie feels like it is about pyle, and with him gone, i’m nowhere.

that’s my take.

i still cant remember the rest...