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Name: The Inspection Movie Review
Item: The Inspection
Rating: 3
Author: Giridharan M

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Review for the film " The Inspection"

Streaming On: Amazon Prime Video

Runtime: 01 Hour 35 Minutes

Certificate: U

Released: 18-11-2022

OTT Release: 10-10-2024

Genre: Drama

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CAST & CREW

Gabrielle Union

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Producer:

Effie Brown

Chester Algernal Gordon

Music Director:

Animal Collective

Editor:

Oriana Soddu

Director:

Elegance Bratton

Supporting Actress:

Gabrielle Union

Art Director:

Juli Kunke

Bryan Norvelle

First Assistant Director:

Jeff Dubray

Second Assistant Director:

Dominic Martin

Director of Photography:

Lachlan Milne

Executive Producer:

Melony Lewis

Gabrielle Union

Kim Coleman

Jamie Wolf

Adam Lewis

Valerie Steinberg

Visual Effects Producer:

Ashim Ahuja

Casting Director:

Kim Coleman

Production Company:

Gamechanger Films

Freedom Principle

Assistant Editor:

Adam Dicterow

Visual Effects Supervisor:

Nathan Weiner

Nicolaus Waetjen

Screenplay Writer:

Elegance Bratton

Gaffer:

Austin Doyle

Music Editor:

Missy Cohen

Foley Artist:

Aleksandra Stojanovic

Production Designer:

Tommy Love

Erik Louis Robert

Set Decorator:

Madelaine Frezza

Dustin Brantley

Makeup Artist:

Charlotte Orlove

Hair Stylist:

Nadia Turner

Special Effects Technician:

Zackary Monroe Keeler

Sound Mixer:

Max Osadchenko

Boom Operator:

Matt Bartholomew

Anna Khromova

Sound Editor:

Coll Anderson

Production Supervisor:

Tessa Byford

Supporting Actor:

Alex Mugler

Brad Napp

Eman Esfandi

Raul Castillo

Wynn Reichert

Aaron Dominguez

Bokeem Woodbine

Eddie Plaza

Nicholas Logan

Tyler Merritt

Jeremy Pope

Aubrey Joseph

Daniel Williamson

McCaul Lombardi

Steve Mokate

Andrew Kai

Chase Van Velkinburgh

Krystal LaBeija

Reginald Murray

Key Grip:

Nick Nicolay

empty:

Matt Copley

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Elegance Bratton directs the social thriller, The Inspection. Effie Brown and Chester Algernal Gordon head the production team under the banners of Gamechanger Films. The distribution rights go to A24 Pictures and the editing credits are of Oriana Soddu. Elegance Bratton filled up the role of writer and devised the screenplay. The music pieces were compositions of Animal Collective. The cinematography is accompanied by Lachlan Milne.

The notable actors in the cast include Jeremy Pope, as Ellis French, portraying the titular role, Raul Castillo as Rosales, Bokeem Woodbine as Leland Laws, and Gabrielle Union Gabrielle Monique Union is an American actress, bo >> Read More... as Inez French. The other actors who are a part of this film include McCaul Lombardi, Aaron Dominguez, Nicholas Logan, and Eman Esfandi. The incredible cast prepared the audience for a fantabulous cinematic experience.

Plot

The Inspection is a film that revolves around the life of a homosexual black man, Ellis French. Ellis is depicted as a drug addict whose life is completely in shambles and he is homeless. He decides to change the course of his journey and aims at getting clean and joining the Marines. He stops to inform his mother, Inez, about his aspirations. Inez also suspects his sexuality. Inez makes it her life mission to remove the “gayness” of her son. Ellis leaves for the Marine Camp.

He easily passes the initial rounds and now Ellis is in an army training camp with other candidates. Some practices followed by Ellis reveal his true self. Many of the people present in the camp lash out at him, especially instructor Leeland Laws and a candidate, Laurence Harvey. The movie then follows Ellis’s journey as he navigates his way through hardships and eventually finds some friends too.

Will Elvis ever get truly accepted by those around him?

Watch this thriller to find out.

Star Performances

The Inspection is a movie that takes on many societal issues through the lead character portrayed by Jeremy Pope. Jeremy’s depiction of a gay and determined black man is no short of perfection. It is also refreshing to watch Gabrielle Union playing the role of Ellis’s mother. It is a new challenge for her, portraying an older woman, but she does the job flawlessly.

Analysis

The Inspection is a movie that takes on many societal causes such as racism and homophobia and tries to educate the audience on it. We are shown the plight of homosexuals, especially in the Marines. The attempt to bring this issue to light is commendable and the storyline too is crafted to perfection. The casting of the lead characters is appropriate and the roles seem tailor-made for them. Although this movie is now being deemed as a masterpiece, a few areas could have been worked upon.

Firstly, the portrayal of Marines is wrong and tarnishes their reputation. The candidates being portrayed as lazy, immoral, and unethical creatures is something that is not a true depiction at all. Also, some scenes could have been avoided as they make the audience uncomfortable and roll their eyes at the movie. To sum it up, the flaws and merits balance each other to create a satisfactory cinematic experience for the viewers.

What’s There?

• Attempts to give insight on hardships faced by homosexuals.

• The story is inspired by real-life events, which helps in connecting the movie to the audience.

What’s not There?

• Some scenes make the viewers uncomfortable.

• Inaccurate portrayal of Marines is seen on screen.

Verdict

The Inspection is a movie that educates the audience about the plight of homosexuals. It is an accurate depiction and is inspired by a real-life story. This film is highly recommended and can be watched at least once. It has the potential to serve as an eye-opener for the audience.