TwoTonYoda

Soooo...I went to see this film at AMC's Scream Unseen, which is exclusively for horror flicks. So that was upsetting, this home is absolutely not horror in any way shape or form. Secondly, since it was an early release the director begins the film with telling you about his newest dark comedy. This is assuredly not a dark comedy or even funny at any point. With that out of the way, this is a film about and for veterans and addressing the higher suicide rate of those who have served our country. Of course this is an important topic and I appreciate the directors and writers who made the film. Unfortunately there isn't much here till about 70 minutes into the film. More of a slice of life that happens to have veterans in the film. I would wait to stream this film. Not really worth a romp to the theatre.

The first hour of this film, is easily an 8. Great acting, great writing, excellent story line and pacing. Loosely based on truth underdog story. Sign me up! And then you get to the second hour. There is a reason there were all of 4 people in the theatre on a week when most people are on vacation. The last hour takes a hard turn as it the film turns into a poorly written, feminist, girl power load of bull. Yes men are equal to women and vice versa. Of course they are, my wife has proved that me ten times a day, over 35 years of marriage. Sports, on the other hand is based on interest and revenue. And the interest in female athletes in men sports, even to this day, is almost nonexistent. Which is why, no one ever heard of this boxer before this movie. If you think an athlete in the WNBA is going to pull down the same paycheck that Michael Jordan does, you my friend, are ridiculous. When is Hollywood going to just write a good old fashioned, heartfelt story, no one cares about your Aesop's Fable. Props to Claressa and her underdog story and the success she has seen but I would take some leisure time to refill your popcorn once you get to the sixty minute mark.

There is no subtext here. This film is a blatant attack on God, religion and for whatever reason, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.

It is so transparent, that either Scott Beck or Bryan Woods was raised in the church. Did you get shorted a cookie in Sunday School, or did you just grow up and decide you were too cool for school? Your parents must be so proud.

I have religiously (pun intended) watched every A24 film since day one, they have become more politically saturated over the past couple of years. No one goes to the movies hoping a director will force their theology, their deluded ideas on sexuality, or their politics down their throats, and be shorted twenty bucks for the privilege. With this film following The Front Room, basically a film about an old hag smearing poop on walls (great writing bro) that's 3 strikes, you're out A24.