A decade ago writer/director made a strong impression with his directorial debut, A Guide to Recognizing Your Saints, based on his memoir of the same name. Since 2006, he hasn’t made a movie that’s struck a similar chord with audiences and critics. He’s collaborated with some great talent over the years, including Al Pacino and the late Robin Williams, but he’s yet to make a movie as compelling as A Guide to Your Recognizing Your Saints. Montiel’s latest picture, , reunites him with the star of his debut film, PTSD (post traumatic stress disorder) drama called .
The trailer is heavier on atmosphere than plot, so it’s hard to glean this from the footage, but it shows Shia LaBeouf who plays the part of former U.S. Marine Gabriel Drummer searching for his wife, Natalie (), and his son, Jonathan () on his return home from Afghanistan accompanied by his best friend and fellow U.S. Marine, Devin Roberts (), although there looks to be a twist there, based on the trailer.
Directed by director Dito Montiel, this is another war movie that appears to be set in a familiar landscape, with the action happening in a post-apocalyptic America. The past is revisited and the audience is guided through Drummer’s experiences.
Also featuring Jai Courtney, Clifton Collins, Gary Oldman, the film opens in theatres on December 2. Scan QR code for an exclusive trailer.
