JarheadOverview and Synopsis

Jarhead
Opened November 4, 2005 | Runtime:1 hr. 55 min.
R
pervasive language, some violent images and strong sexual content
Jarhead follows a young Marine nicknamed "Swoff" (Jake Gyllenhaal) on his tour of duty in the Middle East. Lugging a sniper rifle and a hundred pound ruck on his back, Swoff endures boot camp, scorching desert heat, and the ever present Read More
Cast: Jake Gyllenhaal, Peter Sarsgaard, Lucas Black, Brian Gberaghty, Jacob Vargas
Director: Sam Mendes
Genres: Biography [feature], War Drama, Drama, War

Critic Reviews

"As much as we intellectually admire Jarhead, it's a cold film that only sporadically makes the kind of emotional connection it's after." Los Angeles Times
- Kenneth Turan
"The result is a look back that is rewarding as far as it goes, a movie that never overplays its hand by drawing parallels to the current war." USA Today
- Mike Clark
"Quasi-topical release pushes enough buttons to make this a solid B.O. performer for Universal with review-conscious and young auds alike." Variety
- Todd McCarthy