In addition to the film’s trailer, we find a documentary entitled Full Metal Jacket: Between Good and Evil. Two of those happen to be Kubrick films too, so let’s just say that they have an impressive track record (so far) for doing his work complete justice.

According to IMDb, this movie has received a (new 2020) 4K DI (digital intermediate) and was shot on 35MM film using Arriflex 35 BL, Arriflex 35 IIC, and Fries Mitchell 35R3 cameras with spherical lenses. The latter half is war itself as the narrative follows one particular marine with the handle of 'Joker' (Matthew Modine).Interesting that the new cover art portrays the second half of the film which many people disregard as inferior to the first half. Now, let’s take some time to look back on the 2007 Blu-ray Disc release of the film in comparison with this new 2020 4K UHD Blu-ray release. A reminder about aspect ratios: Similar to The Shining's 4K release, Full Metal Jacket is presented in 1.

Last year it was Kubrick’s adaptation of Stephen King’s masterwork, “The Shining” (1980) which also received Warner’s reference-quality 4K presentation. Full Metal Jacket is structurally split into two distinct chapters - the training of a group of US Marines, and then their deployment and exploits overseas. Later on, after boot camp, Joker will serve during Vietnam and despite working as a journalist will see his share of some action. the late director's preferred policy of no black bars as his films were routinely shot "safe" for 4x3.Ermey) is one of the most unforgiving, in your face, confrontational individuals you could ever imagine encountering. Perhaps the most colorful scene is the first sequence after the recruit training, where Joker is enjoying some off-time in the city. This sound mix is definitely not what some had hoped for, but given its limitations of source material still delivers a somewhat impressive surround presentation.