Rent The Inspection (2022)
3.3 of 5 from 84 ratings
1h 35min
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- Synopsis:
- "The Inspection" is directed by Elegance Bratton and is inspired by his own true story - that of a young, gay, Black man (Jeremy Pope), who is rejected by his mother (Gabrielle Union), and with little future ahead of him, decides to join the Marines. Forced to do whatever it takes to succeed in the system that has cast him aside, he must battle deep-seated prejudice alongside the gruelling routines of basic training. Against the odds he finds unexpected camaraderie, strength, and support in this new community, giving him a hard-earned sense of belonging that will shape his identity and forever change his life.
- Actors:
- Jeremy Pope, Gabrielle Union, Bokeem Woodbine, Raúl Castillo, McCaul Lombardi, Nick Kowalczyk, Eman Esfandi, Aaron Dominguez, Aubrey Joseph, Andrew Kai, Tyler Merritt, Steve Mokate, Brad Napp, Daniel Williamson, Wynn Reichert, Reginald Murray, Chase Van Velkinburgh, Eddie Plaza, Krystal Dixon, Alex Mugler
- Directors:
- Elegance Bratton
- Producers:
- Chester Algernal Gordon, Effie Brown
- Writers:
- Elegance Bratton
- Studio:
- Signature Entertainment
- Genres:
- Drama
- BBFC:
- Release Date:
- 15/05/2023
- Run Time:
- 99 minutes
- Languages:
- English Dolby Digital 5.1
- Subtitles:
- English
- Formats:
- Pal
- Aspect Ratio:
- Widescreen 2.40:1
- Colour:
- Colour
- BLU-RAY Regions:
- B
- Bonus:
- Director's Commentary with Elegance Bratton
- Deleted Scenes
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Reviews (2) of The Inspection
Interesting autobiographical story about a gay recruit to the US marines - The Inspection review by PV
I really enjoyed this autobiographical 'faction' - the writer/director was lucky enough to get funding to write/direct this filme about his life. One of the better effects of the recent showering of film funding to various minority groups. It is a jewel sparkling in the overfunded dungheap.
It Reminds me of MOFFIE a South African film in a way. Also reminds of of the movie PRECIOUS maybe due to the desperate poverty and abuse of the main character's deprived background.
Yes, it is slim as a story, a character study about how an openly gay and effeminate man deals with US Marines training.. AND that is it really. The dates given do not really square with the true story with photos revealed right at the end. BUT then there is no such thing as a 'true story' on screen. real life has to fit the filmic screenplay structure.
The 3 act structure is imposed on the story, though no idea how realistic it is. The story is flimsy but very real. The sadistic black training leader is a great character - the easy option would usually be to cast a white actor in the role. The only N words here are from the black recruits too,. real life then.
3.5 stars rounded up
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A film which doesn't know what it wants to say, despite doubtlessly good intentions & trauma - The Inspection review by TB
I rented this as it was a small budget little film which had got some great reviews & awards. It also had potentially extremely powerful subject matter (openly gay black man who is homeless & rejected by his mother joining the Marines to try & get his life back on track,) as well as a comment on how the military is now compared to when the writer/director enlisted. By this I mean the "Don't ask, don't tell" policy which was then repealed & soldiers could be open with their sexuality.
But, as is the case with a lot of these types of films, it mainly misfires; trying to cover too many bases & points, but not succeeding with any of them. More than anything, it comes across as almost a tick box exercise. Every single one of the hot button issues prevalent at the moment is addressed, whether it is homophobia, racism, patriotism ect. But none of them are covered well.
The other big issue with this film is that it is terribly edited & scripted. We jump forward in time with no proper build-up to this/indication that it has happened, only realising it when we see that the recruits are at the next stage of their training. One instance of this is particularly poorly done & makes no sense, after the sabotage of one of the tests.
With regards to the actors, as much as Jeremy Pope gives a committed performance, alongside the other cast members, they are all let down by the terrible direction & structure of the movie. It also wastes the talent of Gabrielle Union, who is in this movie for less than 10 minutes & is almost a glorified cameo, but totally wasted.
Somewhere in this mess there is a powerful story & tale of redemption. But despite the writer/director also being who this all happened to, it is mainly a let-down & a wasted opportunity.
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