Ellis French (Jeremy Pope) lives in a homeless shelter. His mother Inez French (Gabrielle Union) rejects him. He intends to join the Marines. He's also gay.
Right off the bat, the Inspired by True Events annoyed me. It's a small indie biography of a non-famous guy. I don't know why it has to be inspired by his story. Just do his story. It's a small indie anyways. It doesn't need the emotional over-dramatization. I would think that coming out to his fellow Marines would be compelling enough in real life. It may be a small thing, but the movie takes a wrong step so early on. Otherwise, it's fine. It has the opportunity for something great, but it's a bit of a grind.
Right off the bat, the Inspired by True Events annoyed me. It's a small indie biography of a non-famous guy. I don't know why it has to be inspired by his story. Just do his story. It's a small indie anyways. It doesn't need the emotional over-dramatization. I would think that coming out to his fellow Marines would be compelling enough in real life. It may be a small thing, but the movie takes a wrong step so early on. Otherwise, it's fine. It has the opportunity for something great, but it's a bit of a grind.