Right On Target

Rating: 9/10 (2 January 2016)

In spite of all of the derailment attempts, this film is very important, and therefore may find itself buried. Subject matter that makes people feel comfortable very frequently finds itself with the cult following or relegated to late-night showing on cable television things of that nature.
We all know the subject matter, the cast turned in stellar performances and may find themselves snubbed at the Oscars. It's happened to better movies in the past. This film peels scabs off some very nasty psychological injuries that we as society may not want to revisit, but need to, very much so. History repeats itself until the lessons are learned.
I am very appreciative of the reality that there is an interrelatedness and consideration that happens the matter of the gravity of the story when larger more global affairs do transpire. How often are very important events lost behind even larger events?
I was impressed by the depiction that integrity does exist in some arenas still to this day and there are people who are more than willing to accept responsibility for the error of their past judgments or dismissal of less than savory possibilities.
This is a solid film about real people, with real issues that need to be at the forefront of how we govern ourselves. This whole season of Oscar contenders and SAG award nominees are field of reminders to the general public that films can tell great stories of facts as well as fantasy And often times the fantasies are not as horrifying nor as fantastic as fact.
Thank you for phenomenal, simple storytelling, thank you for reminding us that the cinema can be a powerful instrument beyond being a vehicle to sell shiny, undigestable popcorn and Scooby snacks.
Thank you for bringing back post credit dialogue between viewers.
Watch this film and talk about it afterward... a lot.