Kubrick's Daughter Supports Trump's Military Ad

Vivian Kubrick, daughter of filmmaker Stanley Kubrick, has expressed her approval of Donald Trump's use of footage from her father's movie 'Full Metal Jacket' in a campaign video criticizing the so-called 'woke' military. Trump juxtaposed scenes from the film, known for its anti-war stance, with clips of military personnel in drag to emphasize his opposition to current military policies under the Biden administration. Vivian Kubrick stated that while the movie is anti-war, its depiction of a tough boot camp aligns with the strength she believes is necessary for the military, and she is confident her father would support Trump. Her comments sparked controversy among critics who argue the ad misuses the film's themes. Nevertheless, Vivian defended the ad as a strategic move in these 'dangerous and strange times,' suggesting that her father, a Reagan supporter, would have approved. Notably, actors from the film, like Matthew Modine, have criticized the video's message as a distortion of Kubrick's work.