Every 'post-combat' movie doesn't need flashback scenes

Contrary to the reviewer's claim on this page, every movie about veterans or people suffering from combat PTSD doesn't need graphic flashbacks to "justify" whatever crap the vet is going through. It's 2016. I think we all know that war is hell. We get the idea in this movie that the dude wasn't sitting at a desk during each of his tours.

That is one thing I liked about this movie. I'm tired of having to sit through graphic slaughter scenes or "heart-wrenching moral choices" every time there's a veteran in a movie. No need for brawls or excessive violence to prop up the portrayal of the issues veterans go through. No need for excessive drama, conflict/crisis/resolution or redemption, either. Many combat veterans don't have the luxury of a convenient movie plot in their real lives. Some just plod along.

This movie was a bit slow, and not a lot happened during it. Which I think was the point. The lead character is permanently damaged in all sorts of ways. I found it compelling in an understated way. The lead actor is very good. My only complaint would be the "teacher" character -- I didn't see any reason for her to be in the movie. Also, I couldn't tell if the character/dialogue just wasn't good or if she was lacking the talent needed to pull off the role.

Don't be expecting the standard formaic "vet with PTSD" from this movie.