We just saw Jarhead (imdb | rotten tomatoes) over t’the Varsity (which is already decked out for xmas, by the way).

It was pretty good. A war movie about a lack of war, with some great actors. Too bad Chris Cooper was barely in it, but Jamie Foxx was great. It doesn’t push as deep into Swofford and Troy’s characters as I wish it had, but the mix of absurdist action and typical Mendes artistry made up for it. Put it this way: just as with every other book made into a movie, there was no way to cover all of what you wanted in two hours. So go buy the book.