If you're male and/or had boots on the ground (or the spouse of such), you are likely to understand the humor here and why Comedy is included in the genre. Sure, the essence of the film is serious and profound. But I totally see why the writers and Director used the humor of one-track-mind Army Ranger (no, not sex) v loyal Malinois to offset the underlying message. A few reviews hit the mark - this is about 2 broken beings who helped heal each other (it's a process); both found that elusive 2nd chance. Some reviews claim a lot was left out. Well, if you have no background whatsoever, then you might just see the surface. But you also wouldn't know anything was missing because this film can be taken at face value and still deliver an important message. After all it's currently no 3 in America. Knowing all the nuances is for a very few, relatively speaking. God bless them. I really loved this film. And having Tatum to look at was a nice plus. I do hope our government can stop thinking of 'damaged' soldiers as expendable. The world is upside down right now - mocking the importance of a strong military. But to me, it's not unlike how Christianity is being beaten down by huge voices from a few trying to drown out the many -- it's the pendulum swinging into the dark... But eventually must swing back into the light. Hooah.
Dog
(I) (2022)
Important film - unfortunately not everyone will get the humor but everyone seems to get the drama
18 September 2022