June 24th 2024.
Actor Matthew Modine, known for his role as Marine James T. 'Joker' Davis in the 1987 Stanley Kubrick classic Full Metal Jacket, recently expressed his frustration with Amazon Prime for altering the iconic movie poster. The 65-year-old took to social media to criticize the streaming service for fundamentally changing the artwork that has adorned countless dorm room and frat house walls.
Fans of the film were quick to rally behind Modine, as the altered version of the poster on Amazon Prime did not feature the famous war helmet with the phrase 'born to kill' written on it in marker. Instead, it showed a plain helmet, much to the disappointment of many. Modine himself was taken aback by the change and posted about it on social media, sparking a wave of anger among fans.
In his post, Modine questioned who made the decision to remove the phrase 'born to kill', stating that not only did they alter a piece of iconic art by Philip Castle, but they completely missed the point of its significance. He went on to explain that in the movie, his character wears the helmet with the phrase and a peace pin at the same time, representing the duality of man.
The film follows Modine's character as he trains to be an American GI in the Vietnam War, and in one scene, he explains to an officer that the helmet and the pin are a reference to psychologist Carl Jung's theory of 'the duality of man'. This theory suggests that every good quality has an opposite and equal evil.
Modine's fans were quick to agree that altering the original artwork was a major misstep by Amazon, with some stating that it was a threat to artistic integrity. Many users on social media expressed their disappointment and frustration with the decision to change the poster. Some even called it insulting, with one user stating that as a Marine, it was particularly offensive.
However, it seems that Amazon Prime has since reverted the poster back to its original form on their site, following the backlash from fans. The reasons behind their decision to alter the poster in the first place are still unclear.
As Modine and his fans continue to celebrate the iconic movie poster, it serves as a reminder of the film's powerful message about the duality of human nature. If you have a celebrity story, video or pictures to share, get in touch with us – we'd love to hear from you. Whether it's through email, phone, or our Submit Stuff page, we're always interested in hearing from our readers.
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