Now, that's a movie review.

When I wrote that I went to see Jarhead a couple of weeks ago, I wanted to say more at length about why I thought it was a standout film.

Lakshmi Chaudry says more, and more eloquently than I can, about why the film falls short of its potential.

I think she's right, but I suppose I was impressed because the film was so much better than most war movies (or for that matter, movies in general) and I liked Sam Mendes' American Beauty.