Naw, wouldnt have worked. The judge only gave his opinion AFTER the trial when Anthony's lawyer brought it up. And besides, the judge actually gave him a lenient sentence. Life with a chance of parole in only 15 years, for killing 7 cops? Anthony should have been jumping for joy!
Today that appeal would work definitely, but not in those days my friend, federal court and even state court was pretty black and white, cut n dry , judge’s were allowed to be pricks back then
This entire movie reminds me how my life could've went had I stayed down my path of drinking and my mindset was still screwed. I watch this movie all the time with that in mind. I wasn't a Marine, but I was a Sailor in the Navy.
@@malikwilson7387 not to interject but this was set around the early 60s , and this was what appears to be a middle class black family . the only thing parents knew was the traditional way of becoming successful( graduate from highschool , go to college , get a degree then get a job , work there 30 years and retire and have nothing but a SSI check ).
Thats what I'm saying. Anthony and Skip out here giving out Christmas presents in broad light when they should've been long gone. Even when Anthony saw Cleon get arrested at the church, he still stayed. Smh
@@robertfranks665 even Kirby tried to warn Anthony about Cleon becoming a loose end . buying that car and dishing out cash ???? you're supposed to get out of town when the lick is over ! Cleon even dropped hints he would snitch if he got caught when Anthony first came to him. Skip was right. too many people means loose ends
@@atiashaunbaker3792 Facts. Kirby was right about Cleon, and he should've been taken out just like Kirby said. Even Skip was saying its too many people involved. Kirby was alright about not wanting Juanita's sister involved.
@@robertfranks665 Delilah wasn't a liability . she performed and was an unfortunate casualty. Cleon botched the plan , and funny thing is Bokeem Woodbine has been in three movies where he messed up people's hussles ( Dead Presidents , Jason's Lyric and Strapped ). dude be getting typecast like a mug
I remember watching this move numerous times before I deployed. When I got back I understood and I cried watching it the first time as a Black Veteran 💔. It freakin guts you.
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Of all people in this movie, Anthony made better decisions than anyone. He chose to fight for his country and was a beast at it, chose to take care of his daughter and Juanita in the face of all he was going through. Clearly many had few options which is based on facts after a war like that. Had he gotten away, nobody would be talking about choices. He would be a damn legend. Btw his dad was a chump. In my top 10 for life.
This is still my favorite movie after all these years. I always loved how it followed Anthony through many years of his life. The ending was gut-wrenching the first time I watched it and still is each time I watch it even now.
There were many choices and decisions Anthony could've made where he should've married Juanita to take advantage of the benefits that the military would've afforded him being a husband and father.
As a veteran I couldn't imagine coming back from war and having nothing. Not being able to take care of your family. While my heart strings say he was only trying to provide for his family. He caused the deaths of others while committing the crime. He took what little power he had left and put it in the hands of a very racially in just system. So he chose this route. Unfortunately. While his situation was dire what do you say to families of those guys who lost their lives. Saying I was trying to feed my family doesn't change help that. Yeah one of the saddest movies of all time. He started off with such promise but made some very horrid decisions. He was smart enough to find another way.
He did I also understand why he got mad, the judge basically brushed aside of the Vietnam War by saying it wasn’t a “real war” when all wars in this country are real being I served in one. The losses he took and the PTSD was taken as a joke. But in all, Anthony and the crew was wrong for robbing the truck but they woulda been good had not Cleon self snitched 🤦🏾♂️.
It is a case of "My war was better than yours". Yes Anthony and his friends was involved and responsible for the murdering of individuals. That said the judge makes it apparent he is ignoring any affects the trauma the war could have played in these actions. Also race is probably a factor as well. It probably didn't help the sentencing that one of the Robbers was a Radical. How would the judge reacted if the convicted where white. A big concept of this movie is neglect. The star felt neglected by the system, his baby mama and probably was a big reason to do the Robbery in the first place. He went off because he knew he was getting the kitchen sink and the judge went on a moral tirade and basically said his accomplishments in life didn't amount to shit. The one thing he had was him being a war hero and this was used against him (actually this was used against him multiple times by Cowboy, His baby mama, Cutty), he decided to go off. On a deeper level I think he understood that many Blacks wouldn't support his war accomplishments but he had a glimpse of hope that maybe a conservative white judge would understand.
@@jsmacks11I still believe Jua ita was the villain she did nothing but berate him called his PTSD silly and Anthony messed up he should've got with Juanita sister
Kirby was a real G though, he was willing to sacrifice himself for Anthony to get away. Had the cops not have been prepared Anthony would have been on the run with only Kirby in custody.
Choice. Make the choice. Don’t let the choice make you. I know that’s easier said than done in some cases, but it rings true when it comes to the main character.
I'm on how this judge is comparing the Korean war to the Vietnam war? They both fought in Asian countries to prevent communism. What if someone who fought in WW1 told him the Korean wasn't a real war? War is war. People have died protecting the U.S. in both wars. The judge also said to Anthony that "he's a disgrace to everybody that's has ever put on that uniform" yet insulted and demeaned an entire generation of people that has ever fought and served during the Vietnam war. Where's the logic in that?
During that time, there was a lot going on with the Vietnam War. They didn't see the people fighting in that war the same way or the generation of the young adults growing up during that time (Baby Boomers).
Anthony was proof about going to college at the time to avoid the war if Skip made it to college Anthony definitely could've made it and graduated he was a responsible person throughout the whole movie even though the bad intentions of the robbery it wasn't to floss it was to help his situation he looked at his brother as a nerd for going to college "so i can be like you lol" and he said it nasty and looked up to his father and wanted to be like him
CHOICE. This is one of my favorite movies. Being retired military this movie hits different for me. Anthony made some bad decisions. He should have gotten with Delilah instead of Juanita & he wouldn’t had to deal with Cutty & he shouldn’t have gotten Cleon involved in the heist.
You echoed my sentiments. I always thought Delilah would have been better for Anthony than Juanita. She always seemed more caring and concerned about Anthony, and was more attractive than Juanita in my opinion.
It’s the federal reserve that got everybody under duress n they steadily giving billions of dollars away yes people make bad decisions but prison is legal slavery that’s where they want black people if you don’t understand that u have a serious problem.
What always baffled me was the lack of family support Anthony had. He's out here and can barely find work, when he comes from a decent middle class family. By the work uniform his father had on at the dinner table, he probably made steady income with benefits so why didn't he extend an olive branch to Anthony by getting him a job?? Seems like his brother did well for himself so he probably could've given Anthony a loan to tie him over until he got on his feet.Anthony was probably too proud to ask for help though. Same with Juanita. She came from a decent home too, but chose to raise their daughter in the projects when she probably could've just stayed home until she got herself together.
I think he took it upon himself to just attempt to have a life with Juanita, his mom seemed like she tried her best to keep him home with her but he got tired of her pressing him about what went on over seas and just booked, when I came home my momma was constantly on my ass about things I didn’t want to talk about.
@@chico7469 That makes sense, but honestly if I come home and there's a pimp around my kid, and my girl is allowing this interaction to go on, I'm not going to deal with that. She still allowed Cutty access to her life, daughter, and home because he was giving her money. He was even calling Anthony's daughter his little girl, and Juanita didn't say anything.
Joining the Army played a part in his downfall, but I feel like it's a bit more complex than that. There's really no one reason that we can point to for validation. It was an accumulation of things that sort of built up in his mind until they became this skyscraper of emotional pressure. Him not being selfish and knowing he has to be a provider is what led to him gaining the balls to pull off what he had done. Earlier in the film, while he, Louise, & Kirby were riding around, you hear them contemplating the LICK, but Anthony wasn't quite over the edge at that point cause he was employed.
I felt soooo bad for Anthony. In his mind his back was up against the wall. I always wondered what happened to Kirby🙄it'd be cool if Anthony escaped from prison & met up with him somewhere down in Mexico. Just like on Shawshank Redemption. He could write Anthony a letter with a cryptic message about his location & Anthony can plan his escape🙃i love a happy ending, that's i don't watch Dead Presidents that much bc the ending just makes me so sad for him😢
I understand what he was saying about fighting for this country or whatever. He was struggling to find a job but that gave him no right to rob the armored truck and kill people in the process. He tried to use the negligence of the govt towards veterans to justify what he did. The govt was not about sympathize with that. Especially since Anthony was black.
I'm sorry let's be real lol. it's actually Anthony's fault that he ended up in this situation! 1. no matter how tough things are you don't have to turn to crime, 2. stop having babies if you are struggling to feed one child that falls on Anthony and Juanita, 3. Kirby told him they should take Cleon out. but Anthony resisted and ultimately Cleon ended up snitching on them bringing them down!!
I said this before, but I always thought Anthony overeacted. They killed like 6 or 7 cops, and he still has a chance for parole after 15 years. He lucky he didnt get the death penalty.
Anthony actually didn't change much throughout the movie. I think even though he was a fairly straight and narrow kid, he had a fascination for respect and power. That's why he looked up to Skip. Also Skip treated Anthony with respect (even though he was probably using Anthony without him really knowing any better). He thought going to the military and war would give him the same respect as Skip. The war only brought trauma and didn't bring the respect he wanted. I think that's why he went back to Skip for ideas. Skip was Anthony's biggest downfall.
I believe they had to show the end because that’s the ending institution.. we saw him transitioning from school to military to prison .. he probably live a year outside of institutions
I agree. I have the movie Full Metal Jacket and it is one of Stanley Kubrick's best works. It is in my opinion, the best Vietnam war movie. It has definitely stood the test of time. There are other Vietnam movies such as Platoon (which I also have), Hamburger Hill, and Apocalypse Now, but FMJ best captures the horrors of the Vietnam War. Perhaps Heit and Cheri could also do an analysis of FMJ.
This movie is one reason I never joined the armed forces. I see so many homeless and struggling war vets in my city and state alone. It's like Uncle Sam don't care about them.
Anthony was already unstable suffering from PTSD having nightmares from the war he comes home thinking everything was going to be cool he should of went with the younger sister she cared for him more than Juanita she was the villain his older brother told him to go to college but it wouldn't of guarantee anything but a degree to get him in the door it's just a piece of paper not a life sentence finally race was an issue and the judge didn't spare him at court he was already suffering and had mental problems i felt bad for him and the other members of the movie Expect Cleon's snitching Ass
I haven't seen the whole movie..what was his skill set/interests before Vietnam..I know he ran numbers ,and shot pool..but w modern eyes,a college degree doesn't always automatically equal sustained employment.This might be a hot take,but he started off his adult life shaky by raw dogging,and not marrying Juanita..b/c in part that lead to her dealing w Cutty..a wife of am active duty soldier might not have dealt w Cutty..as opposed to really a struggling single Mom who wasn't hearing from her BD..then he survivea the war,and comes home in a fog..trying to kick it like he was still in HS..loyalty is fine,but time doesn't stand still..idk if before he enlisted,if he talked to Kirby and his Dad abt the life of a Black Veteran..I am torn cuz,idk what Anthony's goals were outside of 'I want the army to make me a man' and ' I wanna do something different'.
THE JUDGE WAS A BIT OF A ASS HERE. WHILE TRYING TO GIVE ANTHONY HIS TWO CENTS DURING SENTENCING, HE ABSOLUTELY DIRESPECTS THE VIETNAM WAR. HOW IS IT NOT “A REAL WAR” IF THE UNITED STATES MILITARY IS THERE AND INVOLVED?
my quick 2 cent . the turning point for Anthony was when he return and reunited with Jaunita. and how do I know this ???? let's observe his demeanor from the time he arrived home in that cab.. he was calm , a bit happy to see Skip, Kirby , Jose' , and we see Anthony laughing , ready to get back to his old love of playing pool , reconnecting with Kirby . he was getting adjusted to civilian life . I follow several active duty Army vloggers and they all said "the military will make you a different person ". and they will break that civilian mentality out if you" ... but what about when war is over ??? these vets have to fend for themselves . I see military personnel as sentinels . that's what they are . but still human. when Anthony arrived at Jaunita / Delilahs house the mood is somber , very little laughter , joy .. Anthony is getting back to reality, but he wasnt stressed . then as the movie progresses , Anthony is being treated like a stray dog ... Between Jaunita nagging him about a job, allowing Cutty to be present and throwing his sideways smart comments , Cowboy taking political jabs at him... this was a perfect storm for what Anthony would turn to out of desperation . so yes , I still see Juanita as the villian , not Anthony . he was genuinely a good dude , tried to live and work the honest way but he had too many elements working against him. the turning point was at that dinner table when Juanita was grilling him about a job and being a real man , and Cutty shoving that damn gun in his face ... this broke him ... and notice the next few scenes he's devising a plan to rob a bank truck.
I noticed that as well, from the moment he connected to Juanita he went downhill, should have just worked to take care of his daughter and left her alone
If Anthony had a decent lawyer, he would have been able to appeal due to the fact that the judges personal opinion, he should have recused himself
good point. the fact the judge even berated him like a child was wrong and unprofessional . a real war ????, man war is war
Naw, wouldnt have worked. The judge only gave his opinion AFTER the trial when Anthony's lawyer brought it up. And besides, the judge actually gave him a lenient sentence. Life with a chance of parole in only 15 years, for killing 7 cops? Anthony should have been jumping for joy!
Today that appeal would work definitely, but not in those days my friend, federal court and even state court was pretty black and white, cut n dry , judge’s were allowed to be pricks back then
This entire movie reminds me how my life could've went had I stayed down my path of drinking and my mindset was still screwed. I watch this movie all the time with that in mind. I wasn't a Marine, but I was a Sailor in the Navy.
He should've just took his stubborn ass to college
@earthangelic278 you dont need college to be a successful person in life many people became wealthy without it
@@malikwilson7387 not to interject but this was set around the early 60s , and this was what appears to be a middle class black family . the only thing parents knew was the traditional way of becoming successful( graduate from highschool , go to college , get a degree then get a job , work there 30 years and retire and have nothing but a SSI check ).
@@atiashaunbaker3792 Late 1960s to early 1970s, actually. You did make a good point, though.
Yep this ending still hits hard even in 2024 can’t thank you two enough for bringing this movie and it’s ending back to my attention.
This scene is forever engraved in my brain. The music made it so much more powerful.
Yes, the music really transports the viewer back in time and the musical selections were amazing!
Anthony should’ve just become a police officer. He had all the skills and training from The Marines and Vietnam.
Or he could have gotten a job with Jose at the post office. Postal workers make decent money.
15 to life ain't bad for that stupid azz heist they had no plan 4real and they murdered a cop cold ❄️
just started watching but why didn't these dummies get the hell out of town as soon as the robbery was done????
Thats what I'm saying. Anthony and Skip out here giving out Christmas presents in broad light when they should've been long gone. Even when Anthony saw Cleon get arrested at the church, he still stayed. Smh
@@robertfranks665 even Kirby tried to warn Anthony about Cleon becoming a loose end . buying that car and dishing out cash ???? you're supposed to get out of town when the lick is over ! Cleon even dropped hints he would snitch if he got caught when Anthony first came to him. Skip was right. too many people means loose ends
@@atiashaunbaker3792 Facts. Kirby was right about Cleon, and he should've been taken out just like Kirby said. Even Skip was saying its too many people involved. Kirby was alright about not wanting Juanita's sister involved.
@@robertfranks665 Delilah wasn't a liability . she performed and was an unfortunate casualty. Cleon botched the plan , and funny thing is Bokeem Woodbine has been in three movies where he messed up people's hussles ( Dead Presidents , Jason's Lyric and Strapped ). dude be getting typecast like a mug
Yes, I agree with you there! They all should have left New York immediately after the heist. It made no sense for them to stick around.
I remember watching this move numerous times before I deployed. When I got back I understood and I cried watching it the first time as a Black Veteran 💔. It freakin guts you.
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Of all people in this movie, Anthony made better decisions than anyone. He chose to fight for his country and was a beast at it, chose to take care of his daughter and Juanita in the face of all he was going through. Clearly many had few options which is based on facts after a war like that. Had he gotten away, nobody would be talking about choices. He would be a damn legend. Btw his dad was a chump. In my top 10 for life.
This is still my favorite movie after all these years. I always loved how it followed Anthony through many years of his life. The ending was gut-wrenching the first time I watched it and still is each time I watch it even now.
There were many choices and decisions Anthony could've made where he should've married Juanita to take advantage of the benefits that the military would've afforded him being a husband and father.
I agree that the judge was a jerk. But I do agree One hundred percent When he said that's no excuse to take a life because you're struggling.
So does that make him a jerk if he was honest?
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@@ninjanibba4259 I fought in ‘World War II, a real war’, yeah he’s a jerk!
As a veteran I couldn't imagine coming back from war and having nothing. Not being able to take care of your family. While my heart strings say he was only trying to provide for his family. He caused the deaths of others while committing the crime. He took what little power he had left and put it in the hands of a very racially in just system. So he chose this route. Unfortunately. While his situation was dire what do you say to families of those guys who lost their lives. Saying I was trying to feed my family doesn't change help that. Yeah one of the saddest movies of all time. He started off with such promise but made some very horrid decisions. He was smart enough to find another way.
Anthony basically brought this on himself I don't know why he got so angry at the judge I mean like you and your friends robbed the bank.
yup! And, got multiple people killed.
I agree. Anthony made so many bad decisions in Dead Presidents and they all caught up to him in the end.
He did I also understand why he got mad, the judge basically brushed aside of the Vietnam War by saying it wasn’t a “real war” when all wars in this country are real being I served in one. The losses he took and the PTSD was taken as a joke. But in all, Anthony and the crew was wrong for robbing the truck but they woulda been good had not Cleon self snitched 🤦🏾♂️.
It is a case of "My war was better than yours".
Yes Anthony and his friends was involved and responsible for the murdering of individuals.
That said the judge makes it apparent he is ignoring any affects the trauma the war could have played in these actions.
Also race is probably a factor as well. It probably didn't help the sentencing that one of the Robbers was a Radical.
How would the judge reacted if the convicted where white.
A big concept of this movie is neglect.
The star felt neglected by the system, his baby mama and probably was a big reason to do the Robbery in the first place.
He went off because he knew he was getting the kitchen sink and the judge went on a moral tirade and basically said his accomplishments in life didn't amount to shit. The one thing he had was him being a war hero and this was used against him (actually this was used against him multiple times by Cowboy, His baby mama, Cutty), he decided to go off. On a deeper level I think he understood that many Blacks wouldn't support his war accomplishments but he had a glimpse of hope that maybe a conservative white judge would understand.
@@jsmacks11I still believe Jua ita was the villain she did nothing but berate him called his PTSD silly and Anthony messed up he should've got with Juanita sister
Kirby was a real G though, he was willing to sacrifice himself for Anthony to get away. Had the cops not have been prepared Anthony would have been on the run with only Kirby in custody.
Choice. Make the choice. Don’t let the choice make you. I know that’s easier said than done in some cases, but it rings true when it comes to the main character.
I'm on how this judge is comparing the Korean war to the Vietnam war? They both fought in Asian countries to prevent communism. What if someone who fought in WW1 told him the Korean wasn't a real war? War is war. People have died protecting the U.S. in both wars. The judge also said to Anthony that "he's a disgrace to everybody that's has ever put on that uniform" yet insulted and demeaned an entire generation of people that has ever fought and served during the Vietnam war. Where's the logic in that?
Exactly!
During that time, there was a lot going on with the Vietnam War. They didn't see the people fighting in that war the same way or the generation of the young adults growing up during that time (Baby Boomers).
Anthony was proof about going to college at the time to avoid the war if Skip made it to college Anthony definitely could've made it and graduated he was a responsible person throughout the whole movie even though the bad intentions of the robbery it wasn't to floss it was to help his situation he looked at his brother as a nerd for going to college "so i can be like you lol" and he said it nasty and looked up to his father and wanted to be like him
Too bad Anthony missed with the chair.😂😂
I always wanted to see what happened to Kirby
More than likely he got sent to prison as well
Kirby went to prison they most likely brought up his numbers running operation plus the robbery he most likely just pleaded out
Me too! I want specifics.... did he die in prison?
@@AxiomAmnesiaI think he probably did die in prison, considering his condition and age.
Kirby prob got more time.
Dead Presidents was based on a real person name Haywood Kirkland
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CHOICE. This is one of my favorite movies. Being retired military this movie hits different for me. Anthony made some bad decisions. He should have gotten with Delilah instead of Juanita & he wouldn’t had to deal with Cutty & he shouldn’t have gotten Cleon involved in the heist.
You echoed my sentiments. I always thought Delilah would have been better for Anthony than Juanita. She always seemed more caring and concerned about Anthony, and was more attractive than Juanita in my opinion.
It’s the federal reserve that got everybody under duress n they steadily giving billions of dollars away yes people make bad decisions but prison is legal slavery that’s where they want black people if you don’t understand that u have a serious problem.
What always baffled me was the lack of family support Anthony had. He's out here and can barely find work, when he comes from a decent middle class family. By the work uniform his father had on at the dinner table, he probably made steady income with benefits so why didn't he extend an olive branch to Anthony by getting him a job?? Seems like his brother did well for himself so he probably could've given Anthony a loan to tie him over until he got on his feet.Anthony was probably too proud to ask for help though. Same with Juanita. She came from a decent home too, but chose to raise their daughter in the projects when she probably could've just stayed home until she got herself together.
I think he didn't go to them for help. I believe they would have helped him if they understood what he was going through.
I think he took it upon himself to just attempt to have a life with Juanita, his mom seemed like she tried her best to keep him home with her but he got tired of her pressing him about what went on over seas and just booked, when I came home my momma was constantly on my ass about things I didn’t want to talk about.
@@chico7469 That makes sense, but honestly if I come home and there's a pimp around my kid, and my girl is allowing this interaction to go on, I'm not going to deal with that. She still allowed Cutty access to her life, daughter, and home because he was giving her money. He was even calling Anthony's daughter his little girl, and Juanita didn't say anything.
.. Picking the wrong woman can ruin your life ..
This is one of my favorite parts of the film
Joining the Army played a part in his downfall, but I feel like it's a bit more complex than that. There's really no one reason that we can point to for validation. It was an accumulation of things that sort of built up in his mind until they became this skyscraper of emotional pressure. Him not being selfish and knowing he has to be a provider is what led to him gaining the balls to pull off what he had done. Earlier in the film, while he, Louise, & Kirby were riding around, you hear them contemplating the LICK, but Anthony wasn't quite over the edge at that point cause he was employed.
I felt soooo bad for Anthony. In his mind his back was up against the wall.
I always wondered what happened to Kirby🙄it'd be cool if Anthony escaped from prison & met up with him somewhere down in Mexico. Just like on Shawshank Redemption. He could write Anthony a letter with a cryptic message about his location & Anthony can plan his escape🙃i love a happy ending, that's i don't watch Dead Presidents that much bc the ending just makes me so sad for him😢
I understand what he was saying about fighting for this country or whatever. He was struggling to find a job but that gave him no right to rob the armored truck and kill people in the process. He tried to use the negligence of the govt towards veterans to justify what he did. The govt was not about sympathize with that. Especially since Anthony was black.
No support from his black kween pushed him over the edge. She was foolin around with cutty and dogging Anthony out.
I'm sorry let's be real lol. it's actually Anthony's fault that he ended up in this situation! 1. no matter how tough things are you don't have to turn to crime, 2. stop having babies if you are struggling to feed one child that falls on Anthony and Juanita, 3. Kirby told him they should take Cleon out. but Anthony resisted and ultimately Cleon ended up snitching on them bringing them down!!
Yes, he brought it on himself, which makes it even more tragic I think.
@@AxiomAmnesia Facts big time !!
Glad someone understanding.
Juanita was his mistake
Platoon was a good war movie also
Sad story poor decisions
Yes this was a great movie, but very sad.
I said this before, but I always thought Anthony overeacted. They killed like 6 or 7 cops, and he still has a chance for parole after 15 years. He lucky he didnt get the death penalty.
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Anthony actually didn't change much throughout the movie.
I think even though he was a fairly straight and narrow kid, he had a fascination for respect and power. That's why he looked up to Skip. Also Skip treated Anthony with respect (even though he was probably using Anthony without him really knowing any better). He thought going to the military and war would give him the same respect as Skip.
The war only brought trauma and didn't bring the respect he wanted. I think that's why he went back to Skip for ideas. Skip was Anthony's biggest downfall.
I believe they had to show the end because that’s the ending institution.. we saw him transitioning from school to military to prison .. he probably live a year outside of institutions
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I agree. I have the movie Full Metal Jacket and it is one of Stanley Kubrick's best works. It is in my opinion, the best Vietnam war movie. It has definitely stood the test of time. There are other Vietnam movies such as Platoon (which I also have), Hamburger Hill, and Apocalypse Now, but FMJ best captures the horrors of the Vietnam War. Perhaps Heit and Cheri could also do an analysis of FMJ.
This movie is one reason I never joined the armed forces. I see so many homeless and struggling war vets in my city and state alone. It's like Uncle Sam don't care about them.
I feel that he could’ve have figured something out. He didn’t give life a chance!!! He just came back from the war and wasn’t well adjusted.
Anthony should’ve listened to his brother at the beginning of the movie.
Anthony was already unstable suffering from PTSD having nightmares from the war he comes home thinking everything was going to be cool he should of went with the younger sister she cared for him more than Juanita she was the villain his older brother told him to go to college but it wouldn't of guarantee anything but a degree to get him in the door it's just a piece of paper not a life sentence finally race was an issue and the judge didn't spare him at court he was already suffering and had mental problems i felt bad for him and the other members of the movie Expect Cleon's snitching Ass
I haven't seen the whole movie..what was his skill set/interests before Vietnam..I know he ran numbers ,and shot pool..but w modern eyes,a college degree doesn't always automatically equal sustained employment.This might be a hot take,but he started off his adult life shaky by raw dogging,and not marrying Juanita..b/c in part that lead to her dealing w Cutty..a wife of am active duty soldier might not have dealt w Cutty..as opposed to really a struggling single Mom who wasn't hearing from her BD..then he survivea the war,and comes home in a fog..trying to kick it like he was still in HS..loyalty is fine,but time doesn't stand still..idk if before he enlisted,if he talked to Kirby and his Dad abt the life of a Black Veteran..I am torn cuz,idk what Anthony's goals were outside of 'I want the army to make me a man' and ' I wanna do something different'.
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THE JUDGE WAS A BIT OF A ASS HERE. WHILE TRYING TO GIVE ANTHONY HIS TWO CENTS DURING SENTENCING, HE ABSOLUTELY DIRESPECTS THE VIETNAM WAR. HOW IS IT NOT “A REAL WAR” IF THE UNITED STATES MILITARY IS THERE AND INVOLVED?
Off topic but a Wildcats review would be interesting
Choice
Very sad ending
Did Sarah’s mom know he was with the sister? They should’ve shown
Percy/Kirby’s😊 trial too💯
Choice, in this case Anthony made the wrong choice in robbing the money truck everything went wrong
Juanita didn’t help his cause and pushed him to making a dumb ass decision like trying to rob an armored truck
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Im curious as to what yall think they should've done with him?
With Cleon?
Choice review beast of no nation next
We need a part two Dead Presidents with Lorenz Tate involved otherwise it won't work.
my quick 2 cent . the turning point for Anthony was when he return and reunited with Jaunita. and how do I know this ???? let's observe his demeanor from the time he arrived home in that cab.. he was calm , a bit happy to see Skip, Kirby , Jose' , and we see Anthony laughing , ready to get back to his old love of playing pool , reconnecting with Kirby . he was getting adjusted to civilian life . I follow several active duty Army vloggers and they all said "the military will make you a different person ". and they will break that civilian mentality out if you" ... but what about when war is over ??? these vets have to fend for themselves . I see military personnel as sentinels . that's what they are . but still human. when Anthony arrived at Jaunita / Delilahs house the mood is somber , very little laughter , joy .. Anthony is getting back to reality, but he wasnt stressed . then as the movie progresses , Anthony is being treated like a stray dog ... Between Jaunita nagging him about a job, allowing Cutty to be present and throwing his sideways smart comments , Cowboy taking political jabs at him... this was a perfect storm for what Anthony would turn to out of desperation . so yes , I still see Juanita as the villian , not Anthony . he was genuinely a good dude , tried to live and work the honest way but he had too many elements working against him. the turning point was at that dinner table when Juanita was grilling him about a job and being a real man , and Cutty shoving that damn gun in his face ... this broke him ... and notice the next few scenes he's devising a plan to rob a bank truck.
I noticed that as well, from the moment he connected to Juanita he went downhill, should have just worked to take care of his daughter and left her alone
@@maxinekanner5434 I don't think that was his daughter . which is a helluva plot twist .Juanita drove him crazy
@atiashaunbaker3792 I never considered that might not even be his daughter, that would make his downfall even worse
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Plz do avideo on cutty 😂😂
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