Tin Soldier – Movie Review
First Reaction – Tin Soldier reflects the dangers of trained military let loose on the world.
Where to Watch
Tin Soldier is streaming on Prime Video 23 July.
Director: Brad Furman
Writer: Jaess Fuerst, Pablo F Fenjves, Brad Furman (Screenplay)
Cast
- Scott Eastwood (Fast Franchise)
- Jamie Foxx (Day Shift)
- Nora Arnezeder (Faubourg 36)
- John Leguizamo (John Wick)
- Robert De Niro (Goodfellas)
Plot: The Bokushi offers a program for US combat veterans seeking their “purpose” and path forward. Now the Government is concerned with the rapid rise of this well-armed, highly trained, and eternally devoted Shinjas in the cult-like “Program.”
Runtime: 1 Hour 26 Minutes
There may be spoilers in the rest of the review
Story: Tin Soldier starts when former combat veteran Nash (Eastwood) struggles through his life. His old friend Luke (Leguizamo) turns to him for help getting into the Compound, where The Bokushi (Foxx) puts combat veterans to use.
Emmanuel Ashburn (De Niro) is running the mission to get Nash back into the program, as he searches for his long-lost wife, Evoli (Arnezeder). The mission is dangerous, and the FBI is coming to clean up the ruthless Bokushi soldiers.
Verdict on Tin Soldier
Recap
The movie follows a former combat veteran who must get into a former second home. He left when the leader turned things more into a cult. However, the FBI want to close it down, but the former soldier wants answers about his wife.
Best Parts
The idea that veterans find a new way to find their place in the world is important. It creates a deadly cult where soldiers can be used as weapons in the world. The operation to close the compound down is also interesting to watch unfold.
Worst Parts
The idea is interesting but the operation feels clunky at times. It falls into the category of a movie where a big-name star has a few scenes to make it feel bigger as well. This never reaches the intensity it is trying to achieve.
Final Thoughts –Tin Soldier lacks the intensity the story suggests.
