StyleSk8r At first rather annoying in its heavy emphasis on reenactments, this movie ultimately proves fascinating, simply because the complicated, highly dramatic tale it tells still almost defies belief.

Dirtylogy It's funny, it's tense, it features two great performances from two actors and the director expertly creates a web of odd tension where you actually don't know what is happening for the majority of the run time.

Kaelan Mccaffrey Like the great film, it's made with a great deal of visible affection both in front of and behind the camera.

Marva It is an exhilarating, distressing, funny and profound film, with one of the more memorable film scores in years,

grot-16778 This is full of spoilers so don't read it if you want to watch this, but in my humble opinion it does not matter. It is a good ride if you want action but reasons goes out the window from moment go.For purely entertainment value I would like to give this movie a solid 9, but:as an action movie this is not so bad. Action is non-stop and it has a relatively believable (to movie goers, not military personnel, and I am not one of them) story. Special effects are also good, and actors are acting better than in most B/straight to video/TV movies. Unfortunately logic has no place here at all. Movie starts with attack on US held outpost. Outpost is nowhere near a hill top, this is 21 century with choppers providing supplies and so on, this is a matter of life and death. If that wasn't enough there are cliffs at distances of no more than 20 meters overlooking this base, from which enemy fighters can shoot down marines at will. Even guards towers - presumably build for defense - are below these rocks at distances of no more than 20 meters. No need for insurgents to aim, just shoot, yet that base is somehow not overrun. It is simply not possible for any military to construct bases like that, unless singular aim of leadership of said military organization is creating martyrs. And somehow I don't believe it is a goal of US marines. Than we have a convoy. Four vehicles: first one is heavily loaded with supplies unarmored truck, next two are the marine Humvees and the last one of course is unprotected loaded with supplies truck. Perfect scenario for an ambush. Why even bother with these two Humvees in the middle? Shoot unarmored leading and closing vehicles first on barely passable mountain track and no one should survive. This scenario has been done in Vietnam since 1950's (when French were there) and during USSR intervention in Afghanistan in late 1970's (guess where this movie takes place), yet apparently nobody in US military learned the lessons.Then we have a firefight with a Taliban's RPG exploding inside a house (a single room) where all heroes are defending themselves, sending them to the floor incapacitated. Taliban enters the house - after sustaining heavy casualties - searches for a target and leaves. Leaving all marines dazed, armed and vengeful, but uninjured. Yet in earlier scene one of the marines themselves - after a firefight - executes wounded Taliban insurgent because he was upset that couple of his friend were killed/injured. I dread to even contemplate who is supposed to have a moral high ground here and this is not a movie that preaches like original Jarhead was.I am not going to continue with the final scenes, because I think I made my point. Great mindless flick to watch, but beware: once you start to use most simplistic logic all is going to hell extremely fast.

Alisdair Edmond When I first saw that there was going to be a sequel to Jarhead I already felt disappointed, I was a huge fan of the first movie and did not feel it ever needed a sequel. Hearing that it was action in this movie made me even worse as one of the main themes of the first Jarhead was the lack of action. However I must say after watching this I would say I was pleasantly surprised and do not feel it soiled the Jarhead name like one of those sequels that makes fans pretend it never happened. It started off slow and uninteresting. I thought the main character himself was quite underdeveloped but once this movie gets going you do start to care for these characters. I think the main character could have been a lot more human than just being a marine as I couldn't relate to him. Warning lots of Hu-Rah's and Hell Yea's.The script itself could have done with a little more polishing with some scenes feeling they could have had more of an impact but there is some intense scenes in this movie which is what I like in an action movie. There was one or two cliché moments but aside from that this was a pretty strong movie. It carried some important messages about how bad situations build great bonds. It also has the sort of Saving Private Ryan "How can one person be so important" cliché. It still pulls it off though. So go into this with an open mind unlike me. Go in and just have a good time with this.I personally don't mind if more Jarhead movies come out now as long as they all carry different messages and they are made to be stand alone movies.

UrAPog As A Reserve Marine with a Non-combat deployment under his belt, I can assure you about the accuracy of this God's gift to war flicks. When these hard charging DevilDoggies start putting rounds down range you'll have flashbacks to MCT faster than you can say "KILL." My buddy, a Radar Technician, started rocking back and forth saying, "THOSE AREN'T SIM ROUNDS THOSE AREN'T SIM ROUNDS." Additionally, when Seal Team ten shows up. Just...WOW. You thought Lone Survivor was a good depiction of Navy Seals? Move over Marcus, there's a new kid on the block. No beards and no bullshit. I know what your asking though, "But Corporal, what about the Military Accuracy?" Well no worries IMDb review reader, this movie's got you covered. We've got it all. -WalMart Walkie Talkies -Gangster Grill Guards -Wooks talking about floor vaginas -M4 (Shorty Variant) -Sweet Diamond Dispersion -Wooks doin Warfare -Bringin' back the .30 Cal and the 5-Ton -HUMVEE's in 2013, f*ck IED's right? -Wooks bein allowed to drive -Conversations straight out of Generation Kill, "KEEP THE FAITH!" -Wooks rockin' the Back Pouch -Suprisingly accurate Afghan National uniforms -Wooks being good shots -That General from Avatar, what an acting powerhouse -Corporals leading four vehicle convoys though "Taliban Territory" -Wooks doin' wook stuffThat's just a small taste of what will soon become known as the Saving Private Ryan of the 21st century. Buy this movie, put it in your DVD player, and ask yourself, "Do I have permission to Get Some."

ultramoviemad As one who has never served in the field of fire - I've always had the greatest respect for those who have. I don't think anyone can imagine the absolute horror when involved in close combat where blood is spilled and close comrades die. With Jarhead 2 I remained fully focused throughout.The plot is surely influenced by the events of the current time surrounding the real life story of Malala Yousafzai,shot by the Taliban for her outspoken thoughts on womens rights in Afghanistan.I felt a real passion for the marine characters in the movie - dedicated to each other and their evolving mission.One of the ending scenes between the marine & Afghan fighter fighting dying in a hail of bullets was somewhat reminiscent of Butch Cassidy & The Sundance Kid…By enlarge a very enjoyable movie..