Thank You for Your Service

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Nikos Great action and drama movie that really does happen more than people thing unfortunately. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 06/16/23 Full Review Audience Member This is a very well made movie which explores PTSD well. The cast is strong, and I thought the script was really good. I love Haley Bennett, and Miles Teller is redonculosly talented. Miles, and Beulah Koale really sells it in this movie. I was locked in. There are a lot of different types of stories, very niche storylines which are added, which I really like because it brings a lot of surprising moments to the drama, so it creates a sense of tension throughout, and locks you in. Thomas Newman did the OST, hire him, pay him, he is one of the best! Thank you. Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/24/25 Full Review Matt V Good solid movie about a very important issue. However, the ending lacked the catharsis I think it was going for. Understandably, this movie tries to resolve many issues relating to experiencing war/PTSD, so it tries to provide resolutions for many of these issues...which splits the focus of the movie. I think this is why the ending is diluted in terms of the effect it was trying to achieve. Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 09/03/24 Full Review James B a surprisingly good movie feels underrated good movie on the horrors of war and ptsd great acting sad and depressing at times but i recommend the film. Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 01/07/24 Full Review Taylor G Refreshing take on the terrifically horrible impact war can have on soldiers and the veterans we live amongst. Coming from the land of Hollywood it felt like an honest take on the all too common outcome many veterans are faced with post-deployment. I'm surprised I didn't hear about the movie's release in 2017, but I'm pleased to see it gaining proper resurgence on streaming platforms. Do not sleep on this movie, 8/10. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/06/23 Full Review Audience Member Thank You for Your Service (2017) is an American war movie. It is written and directed by Jason Hall, his first feature film. The film is inspired by the non-fiction book by David Finkel. It's a dramatic film chronicling the lives of several American veterans returning from active duty in Iraq and adjusting to civilian life. They have experienced horrifying and life threatening events, and are suffering from symptoms of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder which are played out in the film. Symptoms of PTSD include flashbacks, feelings of numbness, depression, anxiety, panic, guilt, rage and a loss of control. It's a gripping storyline, the reintegration of veterans into civilian life impacted by combat, survival and escape. Combat and rescue scenes are essential in a war movie, and those depicted in the film are blood curdling, and serve as the backdrop to the narrative. Miles Teller plays Schumann, Beulah Koale plays Solo, Joe Cole plays Will, and Scott Haze plays Emory. Hall creates intimate portraits of these veterans as they struggle or fail to adjust to civilian life fraught with the difficulties and challenges of their injuries. They all give poignant and moving portrayals of their characters. I was moved not only by their camaraderie but by their compassion and unwavering support for one another. Thank You for Your Service is a serious film. War happens, and there is no escaping the harsh reality of war, and it impact on our servicemen and women. As the film depicts, veterans are suffering and hurting. There are about twenty-two veteran suicides a day in America with hundreds of thousands of veterans in need of mental health treatment. If we are truly grateful for their service, then we would show it. Otherwise, the saying, "Thank You for Your Service", is a meaningless, empty platitude. Some of the most powerful images in the film include the opening and closing images of an out of focus wide angle shot of a screen filled with hanging military dog tags glittering in the light. It's a stunning visual image and a metaphor for the sacrifice many servicemen and women have paid to keep us safe. Some of the most dismal images are the scenes in the reception hall at the Department of Veteran Affairs filled to capacity and overflowing with veterans some missing limbs and grievously injured that depict their upward battle in getting help from an understaffed and underfunded bureaucracy. Some of the most difficult to watch were the combat scenes, Will begging his girlfriend to give him a second chance and its aftermath. One of the most enjoyable scenes was the bar scene with Will, Solo and Schumann dancing to What is love?, a reflection of their deep and mutual affection for one another. Thank You for Your Service is a moving and powerful film and deserving of your attention if only to understand the grievous injuries many of our veterans have suffered in serving and defending our country, and the difficulty many face in re-integrating into civilian life. It is a thoughtful and provocative film, and a testament to our servicemen and women. Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 01/24/23 Full Review Read all reviews

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