Stometer
Save your money for something good and enjoyable
Matialth
Good concept, poorly executed.
Dynamixor
The performances transcend the film's tropes, grounding it in characters that feel more complete than this subgenre often produces.
Gurlyndrobb
While it doesn't offer any answers, it both thrills and makes you think.
juneebuggy
This was only an hour long but hugely powerful. Profiling several wounded combat veterans who go to a fishing camp run by a Vietnam veteran who found that fly-fishing (the act of catch and release) helped him deal with his own emotional distress and hopes to help other wounded soldiers.Through intimate interviews we learn what the men did in the war; pilots, Navy SEAL's, bomb disposal, drivers and then the human cost of war is shown as they try to come to terms with their new reality. Most are suffering from blast injuries and PTSD. This packs a huge punch, such valuable men now so damaged. The SEAL stood out; a huge barrel chested man now missing a leg, confined to a wheelchair and unable to speak but as his tattoo says "we ain't done fighting yet" Wow. 05.25.14
cornfills
A wonderfully moving film which shows the profound impact of warfare on veterans and their families. The film captures the strength of these wounded survivors and the dedication of those who wish to support them in their re-adjustment to civilian life. The movie is set in Montana, and the cinematography is breath-taking. This is not a political film, but a human-interest story which can't help but raise political questions. It doesn't take sides, and lets the veterans speak for themselves about their complex feelings about the war. It is a movie which you will find yourself thinking about for days if not months to come.
jodiecutter
Although I am a housewife in an urban town far removed from either war or fly fishing, I was blown away by this film when I saw it at the Florida Film Festival. It is so well edited, it leaves you wanting more. The movie unfolds in a gentle way - none of the interviews or comments are coaxed, and it is completely neutral on a political scale. The cinematography of Montana is breathtaking, and each of the men's stories is so powerful in its own way, you will leave the theater with a new appreciation for all fellow humans who risk their lives for our freedom. After seeing this film, you will be a changed person, and you will count your blessings in a new way.
rodi_montana
As a life-long military brat and wife of a former military officer, I am so thrilled to finally see a film that shows the humanity, vulnerability, strength, and beauty of the military member. Regardless of your politics or beliefs about war, this film will inspire you to consider human nature in a new way. As a mental health therapist, I so appreciate the real-life glimpses into PTSD, TBI, and the ripple effect of both physical and emotional trauma. Not to mention the exquisite setting... The breathtaking and peaceful beauty of the rivers and mountains of Montana are the perfect backdrop for this presentation of struggle, human connection, and the possibility and hope of healing.
