A Marine Story [Blu-ray]

Product Description

Alex, a decorated Marine officer who is unexpectedly discharged from her wartime duty. Returning to her conservative home town she agrees to coach and counsel the precocious teen rebel Saffron. Alex is the no-nonsense role model and authority figure that Saffron needs, and in true Karate Kid style she inspires the young woman s transition from slacker to boot camp-ready Marine recruit. But as Saffron is finally finding the strength to grow up, Alex must find new courage to face her own demons.

Review

A strong, character-driven riposte to Don t Ask, Don t Tell . . .Weber is first-rate. Variety Weber anchors the movie with a gritty, honest performance that has the same to-the-bone quality as Melissa Leo s in Frozen River. There s not a false note or inflection. Stephen Holden, New York Times A lesbian amalgam of Walking Tall and Billy Jack. Village Voice Dreya Weber is compelling and utterly convincing . . . The film is powerful. Kevin Thomas, Los Angeles Times This film does not go where you might think it will go because it s so credibly written, acted and directed. Don t ask, don t tell? How about: Don t miss this film. San Francisco Chronicle –Wolfe