Baby Blue Marine
A would-be Marine fails basic training, and is sent home wearing the "baby blue" fatigues of a washout. En route, he is mugged by a battle-fatigued Marine Raider, who leaves him to hitch-hike home in an undeserved hero's uniform. A small Colorado town takes him in, treating him like the hero he appears to be.
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Plot Summary
A young, naive Marine returns home from training and becomes entangled in a series of increasingly dangerous events. He finds himself drawn into a local conflict, struggling to maintain his innocence and sense of right in a town where morality is blurred. His relationships become complicated as he tries to navigate the harsh realities of civilian life and the consequences of his actions.
Critical Reception
Baby Blue Marine received a mixed reception upon its release. While some critics praised its exploration of themes like lost innocence and the corruption of the vulnerable, others found its narrative uneven and its portrayal of violence gratuitous. Audiences were divided, with some resonating with its raw depiction of troubled youth and others put off by its bleak outlook.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its attempt to examine themes of innocence corrupted.
- Criticized for a meandering plot and excessive brutality.
- Jan Michael Vincent's performance as the vulnerable protagonist was often highlighted.
Google audience: Audience reception information for Baby Blue Marine on Google is not widely available. However, general online discussions suggest a polarized view, with some appreciating its gritty realism and others finding it too disturbing.
Fun Fact
The film was originally intended to be titled 'The Young Marines' before being changed to 'Baby Blue Marine'.
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