The film centers on Lynsey (Jennifer Lawrence), who experiences car trouble while heading to work. When she asks mechanic James (Brian Tyree Henry) for assistance, she seems hesitant to share her phone number, claiming she can’t remember it—a detail he questions. The narrative then reveals that this young woman is an Afghanistan war veteran with a brain injury. With the support of James and her doctor, Dr. Lucas (Stephen McKinley Henderson), she attempts to regain some stability and purpose in her life. It's worthwhile to see how the film explores the experiences of a female veteran. Certain assumptions are applied to her that likely wouldn’t be made about men in similar situations, and director Lila Neugebauer seems determined to highlight how American society addresses these differences. Lawrence gives a commendable performance; she provides a subtle portrayal that can be genuinely moving as we—and James—come to understand her character better, and as she gradually emerges from feelings of shame, embarrassment, and distrust. The film’s pacing isn't ideal, however. Even though it runs for just ninety minutes, I felt some points were repeated too frequently, and the dialogue didn't provide much benefit for either the performers or viewers. We are asked to fill in a lot of gaps, projecting our own beliefs and feelings onto her character, which made it difficult to fully connect with the story and left me feeling that the drama was somewhat detached. Like many films portraying returning soldiers’ challenges as they try to adjust to civilian life, this one carries an important message—but as a cinematic work, there are too many prolonged close-ups, the musical score is rather bland, and it's not particularly memorable.
On September 22, 2026
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