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Flynn (2024)
A film not to be missed no matter what your politics
An amazing authentic heartfelt documentary about a real American patriot who loved his family and served his country with honor and distinction, despite how the Washington swamp tried to do all it could to destroy him and what he loved the most because he got in their way. This is an in-depth look at what really happened to General Flynn and by extension, the country.
The film not only moved me to tears, it left me feeling encouraged that good people who fight for the soul of America and suffer grave injustice for their service can still prevail.
The documentary is not only intriguing, feeling like a political thriller throughout, but at many points it's raw with emotion. It's hard to imagine any honest person watching this would not be moved to want to cheer at the end for the underdog.
The message I got from the movie was about how faith is tested and how heroes and leaders are forged. It's a reminder that what it means to be an American is not the U. S. Government. It's in the hearts of people like the Flynn's and all the those who sacrificed and dared to do the right thing, even when the most powerful forces were against them.
My Son Hunter (2022)
Art Film That Raises Questions
My reaction to the film is both good and bad. The film opens with the disclaimer this is a not a true story, except for the facts" That really seems to be the point of the film. The fictional narrative is a device used to help make sense and flesh out a variety of characters, relationships and complex schemes we may have heard bantered about in the press. It's not an Oliver Stone political blockbuster like JFK but it's certainly more entertaining than Tom Hanks snoozer "The Post." Even with several compelling performances, the film has an aura of low budget amateurishness about it as it is often just too on the nose but certainly not without style. In a way, that really works for "My Son Hunter." Even with it's flaws, it's a fun film. Yet after watching, I was left wondering, was I cringing in parts because of the movie or because what the Biden's got up to was so bad? This film is it's own animal. It's satire blended with facts designed to get the audience to dig deeper into a problem a politically polarized media has purposely tried to ignore and suppress. It's obvious the film maker meant this as a "Wake up you idiots" slap in the face to those who failed to do their job for the sake of getting the"Orange Man out." In that regard my hat is off to a film maker who dared do what professional in the press would not. Those with political leanings one way or the other may praise or pan the film depending on their bias. I'd encourage everyone to give it a watch and make up their own mind. If only half the facts presented in this movie were true, and I suspect that may be an understatement, this would make the film a powerful piece worthy of serious follow up... this time.