Continuity mistake: When Cortez gets out a photo of his wife pregnant, the photo changes between shots. She is facing a different direction in the next shot. His USMC tattoo, however, stays the same direction throughout the scene. (00:26:55)
Jarhead (2005)
Plot summary
Directed by: Sam Mendes
Starring: Jake Gyllenhaal, Jamie Foxx, Peter Sarsgaard, Lucas Black, Scott MacDonald
It is also confirmed that Anthony's girlfriend is cheating on him with the motel manager which is seen when he comes home to see her and then leaves immediately
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All Marines: This is my rifle, this is my gun. This is for fighting and this is for fun.
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Answer: He was just an old former Marine (I would assume a Vietnam vet) that wanted to congratulate the Marines, and give them a better welcome home than the Vietnam vets ever got.
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