If you're wondering whether "Jarhead" is a message movie, you'll find your answer in a line from the film. When the Marines in his sniper unit begin discussing the reason behind America's involvement in Desert Storm, Troy (Peter Sarsgaard) says, "To hell with politics. We're here now." That sentiment sums up what "Jarhead" the movie is all about. (Pictured: Jake Gyllenhaal © Universal Pictures)

Directed by Sam Mendes, "Jarhead" features Jake Gyllenhaal, Peter Sarsgaard, and Jamie Foxx as Marines serving in Desert Shield/Desert Storm. "Jarhead" is based on the memoirs of Anthony Swofford and is rated R for pervasive language, some violent images and strong sexual content.

Review of the Movie "Jarhead" Starring Jake Gyllenhaal

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Jake Gyllenhaal on "Jarhead" and "Brokeback Mountain"
Jake Gyllenhaal got into fighting shape for his starring role in "Jarhead," an inside look at the life of a group of Marines during Desert Storm. Gyllenhaal altered his body to get into the role (in fact, he lost a tooth during filming) but more importantly, the experience of working on "Jarhead" changed his opinion of the men and women who serve in the military. (Pictured: Jake Gyllenhaal © Universal Pictures)

Gyllenhaal said, "I started off without a doubt, I started off with a judgment - as probably anybody does who hasn’t had any experience in anything but has a point of view of it. I think I always connected the military with the administration and after being involved with a lot of guys, and I only speak for the marines really because that's who we played… Right now to give you an example, if anyone’s like, 'Oh I can’t really see you playing in the Army.' I'm like, 'No, I wasn't in the Army.' It really makes me upset and before I would have been like, 'Yeah, whatever. Yeah,' and now it really gets to me. I’m automatically like, 'I play a Marine and there’s a difference.'" Read More...

Jake Gyllenhaal Talks About His Role in the Movie "Jarhead" and Starring in "Brokeback Mountain"