Thank You for Your Service
Director: Jason Hall
Actors: Miles Teller, Beulah Koale, Joe Cole
PlotA group of U.S. soldiers returns from a harrowing tour of duty in Iraq, struggling to reintegrate into civilian life. The story centers on three close friends, each grappling with their own battles. One of them is haunted by memories of a mission that went wrong, leading to guilt and PTSD. Another soldier faces increasing pressure at home, trying to hold his family together while dealing with trauma that nobody around him fully understands. The third struggles with the loss of his sense of purpose and identity now that he's no longer on the battlefield. Their shared experiences and bond from their time in combat make adapting to everyday life particularly complex and fraught with emotional tensions.
As they attempt to navigate the bureaucratic maze of the Veterans Affairs system to seek help, their friendships are tested and their resilience challenged. Old traumas resurface, leading some towards self-destructive paths while others try to find ways to heal. Amidst these personal battles, a broader critique of how society treats its returning soldiers is portrayed, highlighting the disconnect between those who serve and those who don't. The characters must confront their past actions while seeking a future that feels increasingly elusive, revealing the complex, harsh reality of soldier reintegration into civilian life.
Writers: David Finkel, Jason Hall
Release Date: 27 Oct 2017
Runtime: 109 min
Rating: R
Country: United States, India
Language: English
Home Video Reviews
"Thank You for Your Service" offers a heartfelt look at PTSD with excellent Blu-ray audio and video, although extras are minimal. Highly recommended despite minor flaws.
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