NYFF Review - 'The Inspection' Unearths Empathy in the Trenches of Bootcamp
The film exhibits a respect for the craft and an empathy for human tribulations that have historically been ignored.

When someone who shaped you comes back into your life, do you take a chance to rediscover yourself, or do you stick to what’s safe? Matt is working at his local coffee shop when his childhood love, Austen, walks through the front door. Due to his unresolved feelings for Austen, Matt decides to impulsively make the decision to leave his work mid-shift and go with Austen on a “Play Date” to their childhood arcade, Marvin’s. “Play Date” follows Matt as he battles with his desire, guilt, and insecurities. He must decide if this reunion is coincidence or fate.
The film exhibits a respect for the craft and an empathy for human tribulations that have historically been ignored.
It’s dark, uncomfortable, and there are things that don’t make sense.
The Mandolorian has a more nuanced and commentative take on masculinity that refrains from praising the toxic traits associated with the social category, while also showing a more positive and transformative representation of masculine characters.
Based on the bestselling memoir, viewers get a glimpse of the challenges of autistic people.
Cassie, a musician, and Luke, a man serving in the Marines, form a false relationship and keep it a secret.
As a frequent “the book was better” extoller, this movie was well worth the watch.