The Inspection starts off well. Interesting characters are introduced, the scene is set, and there's some intrigue added to the mix. However, as the film progresses it starts to turn into an identity politics melodrama. It visuals seem to ape Full Metal Jacket, but the story is more reminiscent of Twilight. It meanders and plods along, lulling the viewers mind to other places.
Character wise, there is little grey area between the 'good guys' and the 'bad guys'. The bads are all racist homophobes, and the main recruits are all powerful and brave. This creates a film that feels bland and uninteresting because all the characters come off as cliched.
As eluded to, I think if you're in the mood for a bootcamp military story, just watch the first half of Full Metal Jacket. Or if you really, really, really love army movies, you might find something in The Inspection.
Character wise, there is little grey area between the 'good guys' and the 'bad guys'. The bads are all racist homophobes, and the main recruits are all powerful and brave. This creates a film that feels bland and uninteresting because all the characters come off as cliched.
As eluded to, I think if you're in the mood for a bootcamp military story, just watch the first half of Full Metal Jacket. Or if you really, really, really love army movies, you might find something in The Inspection.