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Amazon Faces Backlash for Altering Iconic 'Full Metal Jacket' Poster

The removal of the 'Born to Kill' slogan from the film's poster ignites debate over artistic integrity and censorship.

  • Amazon replaced the original 'Full Metal Jacket' poster with an altered version missing the 'Born to Kill' slogan.
  • Actor Matthew Modine publicly criticized the change, emphasizing the slogan's significance in the film.
  • Warner Bros. requested Amazon to restore the original artwork after the controversy.
  • The incident has sparked broader discussions about the preservation of artistic works in the digital age.
  • Amazon has since updated the poster with a still from the movie, but the original art remains absent.
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