Megan Leavey
Blu-ray
Review by Kam Williams
Wounded
Vet Reunites with Combat K9 Partner in Postwar Docudrama
Five
years ago, Mike Dowling published "Sergeant Rex," a memoir
about the unbreakable bond he'd forged with a bomb-sniffing dog while
conducting over 35 missions on the front lines of Iraq. Now, another
Marine, Corporal Megan Leavey, is the subject of a
docudrama "based on a true
story" chronicling her suspiciously-similar
relationship with the very same
German shepherd.
Directed
by Gabriela Cowperthwaite, the film stars Kate Mara as the title
character, with veteran thespians Edie Falco and Will Patton in
support roles. At the point of departure, we find the rudderless
protagonist enlisting in the service more out of a lack of direction
than a sense of patriotism.
But
after completing basic training on Parris Island, she finally finds
her true calling upon being assigned to the K-9 unit. Uncontrollable
Rex is on the verge of being declared unfit for active duty by the
base's impatient veterinarian, Dr. Turbeville (Geraldine James), when
an intrepid dog whisperer begs for an opportunity to soothe the
savage beast with a little TLC.
Drill
Sergeant Martin (Common) intervenes on her and the hound's behalf.
Then, exhibiting the patience of Job, Megan is the first soldier with
the tender touch necessary to tame Rex. The two soon become
inseparable and, the next thing you know, they're shipped overseas to
search for IEDs buried in the dangerous desert sands of Iraq's Anbar
Province.
The
deployment initially proves uneventful other than Megan's crossing
paths with potential love interest, Corporal Matt Morales (Ramon
Rodriguez). Too bad he likes the Mets while she's a rabid Yankees
fan.
Unfortunately,
before love has a chance to blossom, Megan and Rex are injured in a
blast and shipped back to the States for rehab at facilities far
apart from each other. By then, Megan's already developed an
attachment to the hound that's almost illegal. She's convinced Rex
belongs to her, not to the U.S. Military. So, she spends the rest of
the picture cutting through bureaucratic red tape 'til their tearful
reunion. Aww!
Rated PG-13 for violence, profanity, mature themes and suggestive material
Running time: 116 minutes
Production Studio: LD Entertainment
Distributor: Universal Pictures Home Entertainment
Blu-ray/DVD Combo Pack Extras: Never Give Up: An Inside Look at How Megan Leavey Learned to Trust Rex.
To see a trailer for Megan Leavey, visit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IGGcFbW__XI
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a copy of the Megan
Leavey Blu-ray/DVD
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