I rented Thank You For Your Service from Redbox. Overall it was a pretty good, but flawed film. The movie tells the real life story of a group of military men returning from service and trying to deal with PTSD.
The the movie initially does a good job presenting the issue of PTSD and how difficult it can be for the military to get acclimated to civilian life. The film goes for very real human struggles like depression, trauma, and drug abuse.
At times it can be a difficult movie to watch, knowing this is a reality for so many Americans. Unfortunately the film does lose focus with some of its subplots which takes away from the human drama of the film.
Acting wise the movie was good but not great. I think this is an area we're a better cast would have meant quite a bit. Miles Teller it's not a bad actor he just felt wrong for the role. He really could not emote the way he should have for this role.
I can't help but compare his role to parts such as Jake Gyllenhaal in Jarhead and Bradley Cooper in American Sniper. Very similar roles, but the caliber of the acting is what made those parts far more memorable.
Overall it was a good movie with a story that definitely should be told. I just can't help but feel it could have been a better film with some work and a different cast. A 7.5 out of 10.
The the movie initially does a good job presenting the issue of PTSD and how difficult it can be for the military to get acclimated to civilian life. The film goes for very real human struggles like depression, trauma, and drug abuse.
At times it can be a difficult movie to watch, knowing this is a reality for so many Americans. Unfortunately the film does lose focus with some of its subplots which takes away from the human drama of the film.
Acting wise the movie was good but not great. I think this is an area we're a better cast would have meant quite a bit. Miles Teller it's not a bad actor he just felt wrong for the role. He really could not emote the way he should have for this role.
I can't help but compare his role to parts such as Jake Gyllenhaal in Jarhead and Bradley Cooper in American Sniper. Very similar roles, but the caliber of the acting is what made those parts far more memorable.
Overall it was a good movie with a story that definitely should be told. I just can't help but feel it could have been a better film with some work and a different cast. A 7.5 out of 10.