Movie #472 "A Marine Story" is a Naperville film festival entry, and so I was watching it to judge if it should be shown to many others. And I say Yes, yes, yes! This is one of the better feature films I've seen in judging for this festival. It is noticeably professionally done, well acted, with a good, taut story, and one I haven't seen before. First, I like that it shows no battles --- at least on the battlefield, but it does deal with conflicts that our soldiers go through: with townspeople and new jobs they are coming home to, expectations if you come from a military family, with being gay in the military, and many others. The movie covers so much in the short time it plays, and I commend it for the subjects it tackles. The lead is exceptional --- never once did I believe she wasn't in the military herself for a length of time, she's that good! And the younger girl she mentors is exceptional, also. I recommend the film, and I hope it gets chosen for the festival so others can get to see it!
I gave it 4 stars
A Marine Story
(2010) NR
A decorated officer from a military family, Alex (Dreya Weber) is unexpectedly discharged from duty. When she returns to her conservative hometown, the Marine struggles to readjust to civilian life, but agrees to mentor Saffron (Paris P. Pickard), a troubled teen who's enlisting. Alex is the no-nonsense role model and authority figure Saffron needs, but as Saffron finally hits her stride, Alex must find the courage to face her own demons.
Genre: Dramas, Gay & Lesbian Movies, Independent Movies, Gay & Lesbian Dramas, Independent Dramas, Military Dramas
Availability: Streaming and DVD (Blu-ray availability date unknown)
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