I saw it a few nights ago with several Val Kilmer-loving ladies. I heard (heard) that some of it corresponds quite directly with Haney's life. They call him Master Gunner in one part of it, though... Wouldn't that make him a MGYSGYT (E-9) in the Marines? Master Gunnery SGT as opposed to Master Gunner?
I know, I know- it was a movie.
I quite liked the fact that they never mention any 'names'. Also, the plot doesn't come across as a typical action movie's -probably Mamet's influence- in that there is no real climax. All the gun fights just 'happen' with little build up.
Shots of it are unexpected.
Solid