Well worth watching

Rating: 9/10 (7 August 2019)

"Last Flag Flying" is the story of a Vietnam veteran who enlists the aid of two old war buddies to help him bury his son, a Marine killed in Operation Iraqi Freedom. The three principles all give excellent performances. While Bryan Cranston's is the most memorable (and that might be because as a veteran, I identified most closely with his character), Steve Carell absolutely surprised me. I never would have pegged him as a dramatic lead, but his turn as a grieving father is not only believable but relatable. Laurence Fishburne as a former hellraiser turned pastor brings the movie together.
At times hilarious, at others poignant, this film is an incredible tribute to those who served and serve today. At the same time, it asks the question our national leaders never seem willing to answer: are the wars we fight worth the sacrifices of the men sent into battle?