Favorite movie of the last year

Rating: 10/10 (23 July 2018)

I've seen more movies over the past year, over 50, at theaters, than I've watched in the past 30 years. I'm no professional critic, but I have over 50 years of film history and tend to appreciate movies that, like the music I enjoy, may cross many genres, but especially convey a soulful feeling and are well told. I enjoyed Molly's Game and a few others at this level this year, and watched a lot of Hollywood garbage as well. This is a well written and acted character study of three vets who came together after a tragedy befalls the character who took the fall for a tragic decision that impacted their lives probably more than they all could have realized. I found the script and the connections between all the characters compelling and would recommend it without hesitation, especially to anyone reviewing their own major life decisions, understanding of the military mindset, and response to grief/loss.