Lonesome Soldier

2023

Biography / Drama / Thriller / War

7
Rotten Tomatoes Audience - Upright 97% · 100 ratings
IMDb Rating 5.9/10 10 2259 2.3K

Director

Nino Aldi Photo
Nino Aldi

Top cast

John Ashton Photo
John Ashton as Macroberts
Steve Monroe Photo
Steve Monroe as John
Allison McAtee Photo
Allison McAtee as Teresa
Jamie Bernadette Photo
Jamie Bernadette as Doctor Chambers
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1002.24 MB
1280*534
English 2.0
R
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23.976 fps
1 hr 49 min
Seeds 3
2.01 GB
1920*800
English 5.1
R
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23.976 fps
1 hr 49 min
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Movie Reviews

Reviewed by jessicaleeolas 10 / 10

The cinematic production was truly magnificent

The cinematic production was truly magnificent, characterized by meticulously orchestrated cinematography. The discerning eye will delight in the abundance of underlying themes woven seamlessly into each frame. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder is a condition individuals often grapple with in a private and intricate manner, making it challenging to articulate the depth of their personal turmoil. Witnessing this profound struggle depicted on the screen made me feel acknowledged and reassured that I am not alone in my experience. The intricately crafted shots, rich with profound underlying messages, have consistently captivated my senses, ensuring that even after the 5th or 6th viewing, my enduring fascination remains steadfast.
Reviewed by alliebbarbie 8 / 10

Powerful Indie Film

Lonesome Soldier is a deeply moving film that brilliantly captures the harrowing journey of a soldier grappling with the aftermath of war. Alexander Randazzo delivers a powerful performance as Jackson Harlow, masterfully portraying the complexities of PTSD with authenticity and sensitivity. The supporting cast, especially John Ashton and Allison McAtee, provide compelling and heartfelt performances, adding depth to the narrative. Director Nino Aldi's storytelling is both raw and touching, making this a must-watch for anyone seeking a profound cinematic experience about the human cost of war.I highly recommend it to anyone willing to attempt to try to understand what our Veterans go through.
Reviewed by trinaboice 7 / 10

Every scene shows raw, honest emotion and will hit you in the gut.

IN A NUTSHELL: One of my sons is in the military, so this kind of movie really hits my heart hard. It's about a soldier who returns home from the Iraq War and struggles to adjust to civilian life due to PTSD. It's based on a true story but could easily represent many soldiers' tumultuous stories. In fact, several cast members are veterans. From a grateful nation, thank you for your service to our country.The dramatic film was directed by Nino Aldi. Writing credits go to Lionel Chetwynd and Alexander Randazzo.THINGS I LIKED: I had never seen Alexander Randazzo in anything before. I'm a new fan. He helped write and produce the movie, in addition to starring in it. He portrays several versions of his character: pre-war idealism, frightened soldier in Irag, drugged-out loser, recovering soldier, and hopeful man. He was believable in each role and did a good job. Congratulations to him.There's a really great speech at the 1 hour 23 minute mark. Every returning soldier should hear it.I loved the illustration of a mother's fierce love and loyalty to her son. That kind of love is extremely powerful. I hope my sons feel that from me too.There are some realistic-looking action sequences with soldiers in Iraq that illustrate the powerful brotherhood in the military, as well as the heartwrenching moments that haunt them for the rest of their lives.The movie does a great job showing the heavy toll that soldiers' families experience. Watching what my son and his wife have gone through during his military service, I can tell you the families of soldiers sacrifice a lot too, and deserve our utmost respect and support.Every scene shows raw, honest emotion and will hit you in the gut.It's so frustrating that the military trains our soldiers to be so tough that when they return home, they reject all of the services they need to make good choices in their new lives.Out of all movie themes, HOPE is my favorite. This film displays it well.THINGS I DIDN'T LIKE: The majority of the movie is a depressing journey with a returning soldier who gets lost into the gutter of society. His family implodes around him and you just want the sadness to end.Some of the Southern accents are not very good.So many scenes could have been deleted to tighten up the story. Because the film is so depressing to watch, it was too long for my heart to take.We've seen this type of movie many times before.TIPS FOR PARENTS: Kids will be extremely bored. This isn't appropriate for them to watch anyway.Lots of profanity and SO many F-bombs We see the naked rear ends of soldiers in Boot Camp.So much use of alcohol, cigarettes, marijuana, and cocaine Violence with various weapons, as well as hand-to-hand combat Explosions and destruction Blood from violence Lots of drug use Infidelity Lots of angry yelling.!
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