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Reviews
8This is a human story, as messy and complex and maddening as any ever told, and while Bratton makes it his own (how could he not?), the generosity with which he shares it with us make it special indeed.
Read full review at Indie Wire
6A by-the-numbers boot camp drama elevated by resonant emotional truth and seen through the revealing lens of all-too-lived experience.
Read full review at Empire
7...a powerful, poignant, and complicated look at what people will do for acceptance.
Read full review at The Austin Chronicle
7...seems like the movie Bratton had to make, a story so personal that some of its biggest emotional confrontations start to resemble a therapeutic exercise.
Read full review at Paste Magazine
8...you will be hard-pressed to find one more satisfying than Bratton’s exceptional, must-see film.
Read full review at The A.V. Club
8Pope gives a quiet, intense performance as the vulnerable Ellis, who seems even younger than the 25 he's portraying.
Read full review at Common Sense Media
7Cast & Crew
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What is The Inspection about? 
"The Inspection" follows the journey of Ellis French, a young gay Black man who joins the Marines to escape his difficult past and find a sense of belonging. Despite facing discrimination and brutal hazing at boot camp, Ellis finds unexpected camaraderie and support from his fellow recruits. As he battles to succeed in a system designed to break him, Ellis must confront his own identity and learn to embrace his true self. With powerful performances and a gripping narrative, this film is an emotional and thought-provoking exploration of resilience, strength, and the human spirit.
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When was The Inspection released in theaters?
The Inspection was released in theaters on December 2, 2022.
When was The Inspection released for streaming?
The Inspection was released for streaming on December 22, 2022.
