Man Down
Director: Dito Montiel
Actors: Shia LaBeouf, Jai Courtney, Gary Oldman
PlotGabriel Drummer, a U.S. Marine, returns home from a harrowing tour in Afghanistan to find his world shattered. The post-apocalyptic reality he faces is drastically different from the one he left behind, filled with chaos and desolation. Gabriel's mission becomes twofold: to locate his estranged wife and son while grappling with the traumatic experiences he endured during combat. His closest friend, Devin, joins him in this daunting quest, each step revealing painful memories and the deep psychological scars left by war.
Through a series of flashbacks, Gabriel's past unveils the intense and often troubling events that forged his current state of mind. Encounters with a mysterious man named Charles pave the way to deeper truths about Gabriel's struggle for sanity and survival. As he navigates the devastated landscape and his fractured psyche, the story weaves between the present turmoil and his dark, haunting past, creating a poignant exploration of the costs of war on a soldier's soul.
Writers: Adam G. Simon, Dito Montiel
Release Date: 02 Dec 2016
Runtime: 90 min
Rating: R
Country: United States
Language: English
Home Video Reviews
Man Down's nonlinear narrative and heavy-handed approach to PTSD hinder its impact, despite strong technical merits and standout performances from the cast.
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