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PoP - ***1/2

A well crafted film about the experiences of Anthony Swofford (Jake Gyllenhaal) in Saudi Arabia during operation Desert Shield and then in Kuwait during Desert Storm.

The film contrasts the ongoing training of a Marine unit, against the boredom of waiting to be used for the purpose for which they have trained. Ane, wait they do.

When the war finally begins, the technology of warfare denies these scout/snipers the opportunity to use the skills that they have trained to perfect.

Gyllenhall continues to give award wining performances. Jamie Foxx also provides an award quality performance as Staff Sgt. Sykes who trains the men and accompanies them into battle.