Words can't explain to its entirety how ground breaking this movie was. The Inspection does nothing but leave you heart broken by the end of it, but also very hopeful for the main character.
The military has always been a massive contribution of example to what we as humans consider qualifications for masculinity and strength. But this movie tests the waters and challenges those ideas of what is considered actual masculinity by showing the true story of a homeless gay man's redemption arc by serving his country to win back his mother's heart. Despite, how his fellow man treats him throughout his service, he still remains humble, gentle, and considerate. I believe THAT is true masculinity at its finest.
The movie also shows many delicately depicted scenes of the main character's relationship with his mother. It hurts so much inside watching him beg for his mother's approval and love. The feelings of denial and disappointments you face in having a parent who doesn't accept you. If you didn't actually know the Movie is based on the writer and director's actual story and relationship with his mother, and while they did make light progress after his service, she ended up passing right before the movie was released. She never got to see the movie that was basically reflecting his heart on his sleeve. It's unfortunate how this part of the story in his life had to end. But the film leaves you hopeful for his self acceptance and healing journey.
The military has always been a massive contribution of example to what we as humans consider qualifications for masculinity and strength. But this movie tests the waters and challenges those ideas of what is considered actual masculinity by showing the true story of a homeless gay man's redemption arc by serving his country to win back his mother's heart. Despite, how his fellow man treats him throughout his service, he still remains humble, gentle, and considerate. I believe THAT is true masculinity at its finest.
The movie also shows many delicately depicted scenes of the main character's relationship with his mother. It hurts so much inside watching him beg for his mother's approval and love. The feelings of denial and disappointments you face in having a parent who doesn't accept you. If you didn't actually know the Movie is based on the writer and director's actual story and relationship with his mother, and while they did make light progress after his service, she ended up passing right before the movie was released. She never got to see the movie that was basically reflecting his heart on his sleeve. It's unfortunate how this part of the story in his life had to end. But the film leaves you hopeful for his self acceptance and healing journey.