US Army Staff Sergeant Will Montgomery (Ben Foster) is a hero severely injured in Iraq with only a few months left. He is reassigned as part of the Casualty Notification Team. He has an affair with his ex-girlfriend Kelly (Jena Malone) who is engaged with somebody else. He is teamed up with Captain Tony Stone (Woody Harrelson) who treats his work seriously. They go to inform Olivia Pitterson (Samantha Morton) but she seems unconcerned. She intrigues Will who starts getting involved in her and her kid's lives.
These are interesting and compelling characters. The performances by Foster and Harrelson are terrific. There are some powerful moments especially some of the notifications. The main plot meanders a bit and feels a bit aimless. It's worthwhile to see the good performances.
These are interesting and compelling characters. The performances by Foster and Harrelson are terrific. There are some powerful moments especially some of the notifications. The main plot meanders a bit and feels a bit aimless. It's worthwhile to see the good performances.