Review of The Inspection (2022) by Bertobellamy — 14 Jun 2023

In this drama about homophobia within the U.S. Army, Jeremy Pope shines as a black gay man facing contempt from the institution and his mother, who disowns him because of who he is. His acting is raw; you can feel frustration and loneliness in his stare.

Animal Collective's score is also a highlight; it defies genre conventions with some unusual yet compelling tunes. The problem with 'The Inspection' is its last act, which gives the impression that enduring abuse will have the reward of acceptance in the end.

Also, there's a slight military propaganda feeling in it; it may be involuntary, but the position in which we find the protagonist before the credits roll sure contributes to this thought.