Ned es un niño que quiere estar en los marines, sin embargo, tiene una discapacidad que se lo impide. Bob Garrity, su padrastro está atrapado. Demanda y no puede hacer nada físico.Ned es un niño que quiere estar en los marines, sin embargo, tiene una discapacidad que se lo impide. Bob Garrity, su padrastro está atrapado. Demanda y no puede hacer nada físico.Ned es un niño que quiere estar en los marines, sin embargo, tiene una discapacidad que se lo impide. Bob Garrity, su padrastro está atrapado. Demanda y no puede hacer nada físico.
- Dirección
- Guionista
- Elenco
- Premios
- 6 premios ganados en total
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Opiniones destacadas
An indie comedy-drama about a young man that's obsessed with becoming a military hero, who thinks that he finds a new way to save lives, with the help of a young woman that he meets. The film was directed by actress turned first time director Jennifer Morrison, and it was scripted by Anthony Tambakis and Raoul McFarland (a first time screenwriter). It stars Michael Angarano, Melissa Benoist, Allison Janney, Ed O'Neill and Xzibit. The movie was featured at multiple prestigious film festivals, before being released by Netflix through it's streaming site. I found it to be pretty moving and effective.
Ned Chipley (Angarano) is obsessed with joining the military and becoming a hero. He's mentally unstable though, and this disqualifies him from entering the service (unbeknownst to him). The enlisting officer, Master Sgt. Jenkins (Xzibit), doesn't have the heart to tell him this, so he instead asks Ned to watch out for terrorists in the civilian world (as a secret operative). Ned of course takes this assignment very seriously, and he finds help from a young woman he meets named Tally (Benoist).
The movie is ultimately very sweet and inspiring, after a pretty rough and depressing opening third act though. I think it tackles mental illness with a pretty respectful and heartfelt approach, and Angarano is perfect in the lead. What's most impressive about the film though, I think, is Morrison's beautiful direction (it's so well done for a first time director). I really look forward to seeing what she does next.
Two thirds of the way through the film I found myself hoping the movie would have a happy ending, not just for Ned, but for Tally. They were just two people the world had passed by and forgotten; the deserved it.
It's nice to root for nice people. It's nice to see nice people get nice things in life.
You don't need a full deck to have a good hand or to lend a hand -- anyone can save lives.
It's a nice movie, well worth the time.
¿Sabías que…?
- TriviaThe film marks the feature film directorial debut of actress Jennifer Morrison.
- ErroresThe corporal (Marie) who works as a receptionist at the recruiting center addresses the sergeant as "Sir!". Noncommissioned officers in the Army and Marines are addressed by their rank, addressing them as "Sir" would earn you a reprimand.
- Citas
Bob Garrity: When is enough, enough?
Rose Chipley: Well, it's not like you're any help either, watching those movies with him every single night.
Bob Garrity: No one in their right mind would watch The Deer Hunter and want to enlist!
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- Tiempo de ejecución1 hora 34 minutos
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- Relación de aspecto
- 2.35 : 1