Why Full Metal Jacket is a significant film

[@mattbeatgoeson]

Which film should I cover for this series next?

[@Maxaldojo]

Not in the mainstream, but Roberto Benigni's war movies, The Tiger in the Snow and Life is Beautiful (a dark dramatic comedy about the Holocaust - is that OK to say?) would be interesting movies to cover.

[@rlawrenceyeaah8048]

fight club

[@watching7721]

Hm, maybe an old classic like Casablanca, 12 angry men, Citizen Kane, Seven Samurai, or Whatever happened to Baby Jane. Maybe a Polanski film like Chinatown or Rosemary's baby

[@deurirodriguez9752]

Over the top

[@enepesf5126]

maybe Planes Trains and Automobiles? or do another Kubrick movie and do Barry Lyndon :)

[@matthewdixon3694]

My uncle who served during the Tet offensive said he couldn’t remember any of the names of the men in his platoon. He watched FMJ 3x in a row one time and it was the closest thing he ever saw that depicted his experience accurately while allowing him to jog his memory. A masterwork of cinema.

[@RobertGraziose]

Me so horny

[@RobertGraziose]

No soul brother too abukoo

[@tedr4526]

@@RobertGraziose What we have here, little yellow sister is a magnificent specimen of pure Alabama blacksnake. But it ain't too goddamn beaucoup

[@RobertGraziose]

@@tedr4526 Then she says okay. 😅🤣

[@enricopucci5724]

"This is my rifle. There are many others like it, but this one is mine. My rifle is my best friend. It is my life. I must master it as I must master my life. Without me, my rifle is useless. Without my rifle, I am useless. I must fire my rifle true. I must shoot straighter than my enemy, who is trying to kill me. I must shoot him before he shoots me. I will. Before God I swear this creed: my rifle and myself are defenders of my country, we are the masters of our enemy, we are the saviors of my life. So be it, until there is no enemy, but peace. Amen." One of the greatest movie quotes of all time that came from this masterpiece

[@mattbeatgoeson]

Quite the prayer

[@cranklabexplosion-labcentr8245]

Combichrist sampled that!

[@MalusCake]

I don't have interest with the movie videos in this channel but watching this makes me want to see more of this. The beat still goes on

[@mattbeatgoeson]

Yeah the music videos are more fun for me to make, but I'll probably always make these film documentaries as well.

[@nathanielcruz8872]

@@mattbeatgoeson Do LINKIN PARK Meatdora is now 20 years old

[@Impzhahaha]

jared and beat!!

[@pinkpools]

Imagine my shock when I realized you’re Mr. Beat a month after discovering this channel

[@dsxa918]

Imagine seeing Buster Baxter, here, tho

[@AlekWheeler]

When I joined the Royal Canadian Navy, during orientation for Basic Training, I remember our drill instructors actually saying that what they were going to teach us "was not gonna be like Full Metal Jacket." It got a lot of laughs, and probably a few sighs of relief. Good times.

[@exedexed5012]

You should definitely do 2001. Another Kubrick masterpiece.

[@mattbeatgoeson]

That film is a one-of-a-kind.

[@sudoFrank]

Great video as always. I've seen FMJ plenty of times, it's a timeless classic. Love the backstory of how the movie came to be!

[@mattbeatgoeson]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@maykito14]

This movie does a lot to get across the intangible values of Marine Recruit Training that continue to stick around no matter how the curriculum changes It’s pretty much universally seen as accurate amongst Marines, and it’s hard for me to word exactly why I went to boot camp in 2015, and my experience differs greatly from what’s shown in the first half of the film… and yet it also comes across to me as being the same exact thing It’s not just a label applied to us, there’s definitely something in recruit training that specifically makes people into Marines; and it’s captured in Full Metal Jacket

[@sevelofficial2696]

One of my all time favorite movies! Glad to see you do movie docs too!

[@mattbeatgoeson]

:)

[@Guwaposteven]

I just want a Rolling Stones brief story 😢

[@1tsmeadam]

Yes

[@ghandibanks]

It’s probably in the works

[@mattbeatgoeson]

I've been putting that one off for two reasons: 1. They're still together 2. The video would likely be an hour long.

[@Guwaposteven]

@@mattbeatgoeson ITS OKAY! GIVE US HOUR VIDEO ESSAYS

[@CZ008]

@@mattbeatgoeson you could maybe split it

[@kayzeaza]

Probably my second favorite Kubrick film. Right behind Dr. Strangelove

[@mattbeatgoeson]

Another classic!

[@ed-straker]

Dammit I wish these people would learn the diffrence between Marines and soldiers.

[@pooryorick831]

FMJ is a visual pleasure to watch. I think it may be Kubrick's best. The way he uses vertical and horizontal sight lines is truly groundbreaking. The scenes where people and vehicles move through several layers across the screen like in the Surfin' Bird sequence with people and objects moving across the screen horizontally is especially innovative. And then vertical lines of perspective that run to a vanishing point like in the jelly doughnut scene make this a work of photographic art. We saw these same techniques in The Shining with the elevator full of blood and the camera following the big wheel. But they are developed further here. Kubrick's camera never stops moving. And it makes his films so much more intimate for the audience as the cameras follow the actors in and out of scenes. It makes this film satisfying to watch over and over. I have probably watched it through more than 50 times. It's a true cinematic masterpiece from the ultimate auteur.

[@ghandibanks]

Kubriks films have aged well and are so revered nowadays.

[@mattbeatgoeson]

They really have

[@BlackTylerOG]

Love Jared!! So glad he's still making content post Wisecrack!!

[@logo2462]

I’m subbed to your main channel and Jarod’s but I never found this one. What a great crossover!

[@mattbeatgoeson]

That is awesome. Thanks for visiting here as well!

[@watching7721]

*Spoilers* I remember the lack of resolution. Scenes don't linger or transition smoothly. The cut between scenes and tones in a snap. Like the killing of the sniper girl is suddenly cut to the soldiers singing about Micky Mouse while walking the battlefield. Sergeant's death is the only form of resolution, and really the only scene that lingers and waits. This makes it a unique film among the many greats. Also, this is a good summary, especially the bit about how the dark comedy plays with the themes in ways I didn't consider before

[@mattbeatgoeson]

You hit on a point I should have brought up about the film- the stark contrast of moods juxtaposed as if it was no big deal. Thanks for the comment!

[@Ryan19498]

I remember when I went through, basic training, I wanted it to be more like Full Metal Jacket. I also remember our Drill Sergeant making jokes involving full metal jacket, such as grabbing one of the recruits rifles and screaming six inches private Pyle!

[@rtj630]

4 inches

[@TrenchReynolds]

Great video, Mr. Beat. I've never actually watched this movie, but I might now. I don't know if you should cover these movies, but my favorite war movies are Kelly's Heroes and The Big Red One.

[@mattbeatgoeson]

You MUST watch it immediately 🙂

[@cyrollan]

Def watch FMJ, it's amazing. And don't read *any* spoilers, it's all better as a surprise.

[@JO-ly3hi]

CORRECTION: There were NO soldiers featured in this movie!

[@ravenblade4037]

Thanks for using the word ‘doublethink’ it really demonstrates how we have insulated ourselves emotionally and the duality of mankind

[@darius2640]

I can't believe I haven't seen this movie until today, I love it

[@cyrollan]

I didn't see it until age 40. So glad you and I finally did watch it!!

[@sominboy2757]

For a movie that increased military recruitment, Top Gun shot enlistment through the roof

[@JaredBauer]

Sir! An Honor and a Privilege to Collab Sir!

[@AssailantLF]

this is more of a list of trivia rather than a "why is this significant"

[@throwMeAway9001-bx8lv]

did you watch past the 8 minute mark?

[@venomhush]

I love that movie. I remember watching it as a kid back in the 90's with my dad and loving it. Amazing performances, score, writing, and cinematography. One of my favorite films ever. ✌️

[@jeronimodavila12]

I watched this movie the first time I ever did shrooms and ended up deeply immersed and lost in the geopolitical climate of the movie. I felt so deeply for the poor Vietnamese citizens, and the poor kids that we sent over to kill and be killed. It was truly mesmerizing.

[@henriquerosario8688]

Hey Mr.Beat! I think you said it best in the end on the video: this movie is about the absurdity of the war. Especially with the "comedic" parts which I think demonstrate further the stupidity of the war isntead of being just comedic relief.

[@mattbeatgoeson]

Well put!

[@AnAbsurdExistence]

so cool that you got Jared on here, I used to love wisecrack!

[@Mostopinionatedmanofalltime]

Gustav Hasford , the author of the book, had a very tragic life. He died young.

[@mrmeeseeks2534]

The scenes when they’re in Saigon was probably just Milton Keynes

[@LincINTL1]

Please do a history of Journey or The Misfits

[@mattbeatgoeson]

Right on

[@adamtime8038]

I love your channel pls do Talking Heads or The Rolling Stones

[@blank8460]

I saw this with my dad when i was a kid....the only thing i ever wanted after it was to be a Marine. Semper Fi

[@laylapreater7813]

I didn’t know Mr beat was gonna narrate this 😭

[@LordOfTone]

The doors or van halen brief history?

[@Makanisurfin]

Love the video and you style/voice!

[@ReadIcculus93]

I think Kubrick was trying to suggest something about the duality of man, Sir.

[@loyvate1362]

I would love to see a rush brief history video

[@jerseyforhawks]

Before FMJ, there was 'The Boys in Company C', ALSO starred R. Lee Ermey as a loud SALTY Drill Instructor. Very funny and Compelling as well. Very few acknowledge that, THANK YOU.

[@terminal.man02]

Hey Mr Beat, I'm watching from Australia, and I really like your content. Have you thought of doing a vid about Taxi Driver (with the great Robert De Niro and Jodie Foster), it's my favourite movie and it deserves a detailed analysis of its own, apart from the countless edits you see on KZbin

[@mattbeatgoeson]

Absolutely. I can't believe I have yet to make one about a Scorsese film.

[@luv4hhj]

A brief history of the Bee Gees would be amazing!!

[@DeathlyVader0984]

Mr best can you make the next brief history of music on the doors?

[@mattbeatgoeson]

Probably in a few months I'll make that one

[@Mew_Master]

Among my favorite films (though I’ve always been a fan of Kubrick so that’s no surprise)

[@mattbeatgoeson]

Yeah almost all of Kubrick's films were classics

[@Mew_Master]

@@mattbeatgoeson True dat! I’m surprised you were able to pick just one to showcase.

[@jacko250]

I do love this film, possibly my favourite Kubrick flick, BUT, I’d probably argue that the Soviet film ‘Come and See’ is the best war film I’ve ever seen!

[@moonshineofthemoon8054]

You should cover Black Hawk Down next, I would love to see it!

[@LiamWellsKingMullet]

You should make a Van Halen brief history video

[@jeremyohodge4184]

How about a video on The Deer Hunter?

[@CZ008]

I’d love to see one of The Doors or Megadeth

[@yearginclarke]

Both are great.

[@markusk2285]

I like how none of the soldiers showed any sign of empathy towards the enemy, it shows how dissociated they are

[@moonknight316moon8]

Can you do one on def leopard???

[@troy3sherman1]

This was well put together, and my favorite war movie. 👍👍👍

[@mattbeatgoeson]

Thank you, and mine too!

[@cbs0019]

Dont forget Apocalypse Now

[@captainwillard670]

@@cbs0019 apocalypse now is my favourite war movie and favourite film of all time. Both films are fantastic but apocalypse now takes the cake for me

[@billybletsos4758]

I want to see a movie history video of Star Wars (1977) AKA A New Hope. That's got a lot of history, Mr. Beat.

[@notsoaveragejoe7275]

What other Kubrick movies do you like Mr Beat, if any? My favourite is A Clockwork Orange. I love the message: does forcing someone to not have a choice in being good or evil mean you have free will? Themes of good and evil also utilised in Full Metal Jacket among most of his movies in one way or another post The Killing. Great video!

[@HarvestStore]

I appreciate you, thank you for making content.

[@broggers9973]

Could you do a video on the Hollies!?!?

[@tylerhackner9731]

Love this film!

[@mattbeatgoeson]

Glad you already knew about it! 🙂

[@AnonymousCaveman]

You should do Platoon if you havent already ✌️

[@ZenYogi55]

F’ing amazing piece of work

[@aidantarrant6954]

Mr. Beat what do you think of Terrance Malick’s 1998 movie “The Thin Red Line” if you’ve ever seen it?

[@dhayes907]

Came here from Jared's channel. Liked and subscribed.

[@mattbeatgoeson]

Thanks so much!!

[@dhayes907]

@@mattbeatgoeson keep up the good work. I am definitely going to check out the rest of your videos over the next week or so. I would love to see your take on no country for old men or being John Malkovich.

[@FloKorp86]

First time viewer here. Jared sent me :)

[@mattbeatgoeson]

Thanks for taking a chance to watch my stuff!

[@marclaporte3710]

To those who don't understand or think lowly of this film... you've never read a history book and you don't understand the American experience of Vietnam.

[@jakubborczuch7543]

I'd be more interested in the music documentarys as well. Some suggestions... Red Hot Chili Peppers Metallica Foo Fighters AC/DC Soundgarden Elvis

[@waynefrench1562]

People complained that the basic training part of the movie is great, but the other half is boring. I like the 2nd half though

[@mattbeatgoeson]

Me too!

[@ieavm]

I'd rlly like to see a brief history of the Cure, if u need anymore suggestions! Also, love ur vids 🥰

[@GamingPenguien]

you should do a brief history on The Eagles

[@dennismetzger9287]

It took me years to figure out that the only reason pyle sparred joker was because joker called him by his first name

[@Kylefassbinderful]

Soldiers are usually just kids despite being of legal age. They went from their post-WWII American life of relative comfort to "fight for our freedom" but at the end of the day they really represented how silly it was for any of us to be there in the first place and how no matter what these were still just kids. I think that's partially what the movie is telling us. Dr. Strangelove was also a comedy but it's more about how silly the Cold War was. Both films also touch on how wars can have a profound impact on the psychological wellbeing of young men.

[@mattbeatgoeson]

Dr. Strangelove is probably another film I will cover for this series, actually

[@PaulMAC-h4s]

Thank you for mentioning we were soldiers 🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@morethislessthat8396]

In the Kubrick vein, try 'Eyes Wide Shut.'

[@AlliedX]

Ngl a video on Muse would be amazing

[@liam2967]

I love this movie!

[@mattbeatgoeson]

Heck yeah

[@Maxaldojo]

I understand this is seen as an anti-war movie. That being said, when I saw it in the theater for the first time, I was a sworn pacifist. This movie, along with and starting with The Deer Hunter (on video - early in 1980s), then Apocalypse Now, Platoon, Hearts of Darkness, Casualties of War and later, We Were Soldiers (after reading the book... And, in my opinion, a good one) things began to change. After reading more books, articles, reports and watching documentaries, my view on war and my entire life view had changed. Not sure that war is necessary, but it seems to be inevitable (see current invasion of Ukraine by the Russian Federation and Putin - Slava Ukraini!) and must be prepared for AND paid for AND supported AND practiced (unfortunately...). Thanks for this timely (for me...), well-though out and worthwhile look at one of my favorite (is that OK to say?) war movies, Mr. Beat! And, thanks and R.I.P. to R. Lee Ermey...

[@mattbeatgoeson]

Great comment. I think I had a similar journey as you regarding my views about war.

[@JML6988]

Fun fact: R. Lee Ermey was a fellow Kansan with Matthew Beat.

[@mattbeatgoeson]

No kidding!

[@RockinAllDay]

Regarding your music videos: would you make one about the band Badfinger? I think many more should know about them.

[@mattbeatgoeson]

Great suggestion

[@RockinAllDay]

@@mattbeatgoeson Thank you!

[@autofocus4556]

This and the thin red line are great.

[@imcaidenbro7922]

Can you please make a video on the history of the band redbone

[@edwardovargas2534]

I would love for you to do a brief history on either Pearl Jam or Korn plz!!!!!!!!

[@JoelZ949]

Brief history of Pantera plsss

[@Theamonguspotion666]

CN you pls do a brief history of pantera

[@randallpinkfloyd]

how is the johnny cash history going?

[@mattbeatgoeson]

Barely at all so far, but don't worry!

[@ClockWorkGames7]

please do the history of the crickets tthat would be awesome :)

[@mattbeatgoeson]

I love this suggestion!

[@devingiles6597]

Hey, Mr. Beat. You should definitely do a review of the 1978 hit musical film, Grease! Pretty please? Also, rest in peace, Olivia Newton-John.

[@devingiles6597]

Mr. Beat, in a future video, can you please do a review of the 1939 film, The Wizard of Oz?

[@kobeischildren]

Made my girlfriend watch this movie with me... SCORE! She loved it! I cried haha I always do Love your channels Mr Beat (Goes On)!

[@jerrysmooth24]

no Vietnam marine would ever hip fire a m16 like Joker still a great movie.

[@mattbeatgoeson]

True

[@marianotorrespico2975]

--- VOLITION IS ALL . . . otherwise no man would have shown up for induction, thus from that choice everything else, becoming a killer, follows. That is an unspoken "why?" among combat-MOS soldiers.

[@yeaboi8163]

Could u consider a brief history of Rolling Stones I really enjoyed the Beatles, Simon and Garfunkel, and the cranberries history

[@mattlukasik2486]

I am unaware of a better war movie, Maybe Apocalypse Now but even then my memory of dragging through The Heart of Darkness in 12 grade Humanity’s makes me say other wise

[@SkyLukewater]

Just watched it.... I didn't connect with it. Saying that I also watched All quiet on the western front yesterday which I enjoyed a lot more.

[@mickey36645]

Can you do a brief history of Beastie Boys?

[@mattbeatgoeson]

Heck yeah

[@dhayes907]

I would watch a breakdown of every movie in the Kubrick collection. Even Barry Lindon.

[@epicfella9085]

brief history of oasis??

[@Kylefassbinderful]

CinemaTyler has an excellent series where he covers Full Metal Jacket and other Kubrick films. He goes over a lot of stuff including small details.

[@mattbeatgoeson]

I just stumbled upon their channel while making this one. It's great stuff!

[@Thisisausername999]

Hey Mr Beat, could you please do a video on psycho or another Stanley Kubrick film?

[@chrisharper4262]

R.LEE MADE THAT MOVE ....

[@moonknight316moon8]

And the warriors please

[@kaysarz]

can you do a brief history of the who

[@Gruppetstudios]

Mr. Beat, you should cover an animated film next! Maybe a Ghibli film or something from early Pixar!

[@mattbeatgoeson]

Thanks for the suggestion!