If you're male and/or had boots on the ground (or the spouse of such), you are likely to understand the humor here and why Comedy is included in the genre. Sure, the essence of the film is serious and profound. But I totally see why the writers and Director used the humor of one-track-mind Army Ranger (no, not sex) v loyal Malinois to offset the underlying message. A few reviews hit the mark - this is about 2 broken beings who helped heal each other (it's a process); both found that elusive 2nd chance. Some reviews claim a lot was left out. Well, if you have no background whatsoever, then you might just see the surface. But you also wouldn't know anything was missing because this film can be taken at face value and still deliver an important message. After all it's currently no 3 in America. Knowing all the nuances is for a very few, relatively speaking. God bless them. I really loved this film. And having Tatum to look at was a nice plus. I do hope our government can stop thinking of 'damaged' soldiers as expendable. The world is upside down right now - mocking the importance of a strong military. But to me, it's not unlike how Christianity is being beaten down by huge voices from a few trying to drown out the many -- it's the pendulum swinging into the dark... But eventually must swing back into the light. Hooah.

If half the reviewers knew how hard it was to make this movie maybe they would make this a 10. That is the negative about reviewers they do not have the experience or education in movie making. I for one work in the industry, and I have to say wow! So much detail went into this movie that so many other reviewers missed. I am also a Combat Veteran that has a Service animal. So to say that I have experience, I am not lying! When Lulu made it to the funeral I about lost it! I couldn't hold it in and I broke down in tears! A flood of sadness and tears of all my brothers that have died from suicide rushed into my senses, I felt so much dread and pain because I miss them. This movie touched my heart to the point I turned to my Service dog "Chase" and he looked up at me and I said "Thank you for saving my life" and then he closed his eyes and went back to bed acknowledging what I just said. Dogs know when you are grateful.

Military/ k9 dogs needs to be rehabilitated back into society They serve their country The country needs to show their thanks

This is a must.

I love this movie

Stop putting dogs down for doing more than what some humans are willing to do.

1 person didn't agree with my review ???

So you think these dogs shouldn't get treated well?

Whatta piece of garbage you are.