A Marine Story [DVD] [2010]

I saw this in London at a film festival and ordered the DVD when I got home. Despite being a low budget movie it has the look of a much bigger budget production. The drama unfolds very well and unlike a movie with big stars, where we can usually figure out what the end will be, we have no idea how things are going to turn out, which makes it that much more enjoyable. Dreya Weber makes a convincing Marine and when she puts on her Drill Sergeant act she is really scary. Paris P Pickard gives a first rate performance as the `lost girl' as do all the cast. After many years of service in tough, overseas postings, a woman officer in the US Marine Corps - Alexandra Everett - played by Dreya Weber, is suddenly accused of being a lesbian, after some anonymous accusations. She is advised to resign before an official investigation, so she can get an honourable discharge, but won't get her pension as she still has another year to go. On the day of returning to her sleepy hometown she helps arrest some teenagers stealing from a convenience store. The judge gives the girl - Saffron - played by Paris P. Pickard, a choice between going to jail or joining the military. Everett is asked by the sheriff to give her some basic training to get her through the first round of selection. Saffron is very hostile to authority, but as the story progresses we see how the relationship works out. As well as a serious side to the movie, there is plenty of humour and, very important, one can identify with the characters and feel part of their life stories.

Brilliant film shows precisely the animosity that still exists in the military against gay people.

Postage was fast as usual. This has a good storyline and the actors are good. It has no nude scenes so anyone can watch it It was made at a time when America Military had the don't ask, don't tell system.

I did - hence my only just having seen it. I wasn't up for American cheap production values type stuff. This is actually a serious film which I had wrongly dismissed. It is a well crafted tale from or in answer to the 'don't ask don't tell' campaign. The characters are well developed as the film progresses and the story unfolds in an engaging manner. It was well told with some predictable moments but with plenty of heart and some originality too.

I am writing on behalf of my grandaughter for whom I make purchases.She enjoyed it so much and thought it was brilliantlly acted a really good film.

This really is an amazing film, very well done. I loved it excellent performance by both actresses. Very tastefully done and based on a true story.

Got the meaning behind the story but don’t like butch films

An excellent, absorbing film worth watching for it's content more than once.

A good movie that kept my interest.

Though a bit dated as Don't Ask Don't Tell is a thing of the past, the story is excellently told.

Excellent film. Excellente actrice principale. Quelle énergie féminine ! Je pense que nous gagnerions, en France, à avoir plus de femmes aussi déterminées, dans l'Armée *, dans la Fonction publique, dans la Société civile. Les choses avancent, mais lentement. Je souhaiterais que cela aille plus vite, vers une véritable égalité femmes/hommes. * Par exemple, quand nommera-t-on comme chef d'Etat-major général une femme Amiral ou Général d'Armée ?

Film guardabile, storia scontata ma ben girata. La protagonista è molto credibile e la fotografia è discreta. Consigliato a tutti

I love this movie! Dreya Weber is great! She's very convincing as the woman who has served her country proudly, and is now faced with an uncertain future due to her sexual preference. If you're looking for a "lesbian" movie you'll probably be disappointed. If you're looking for a great movie with a good storyline, and good acting, then you'll love this one.