Love in Country is a 2023 American romantic war drama film, directed by Kurt Braun & Richard Gayton, the latter of whom co-wrote with James Sosontovich. The film stars David Tate Wilder, Michael Southworth, and Vincent Van Hinte. It premiered in 2023 on streaming services.
Synopsis In 1968 Vietnam, Army sergeants Ian Alexander and John Reese lead their squad through brutal combat missions. As they fight to keep their men alive, an unexpected romance blossoms between them amidst the chaos of war.
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Reception Marlon Wallace of WBOC-TV lamented about the lack of character development, but appreciated the representation: "Therefore, Ian and John are meant to represent those many men, but, without providing more intimate or personal details about the characters, it dehumanizes them into nothing more than game pieces or stick figures, generic plot devices with whom it's difficult to fully empathize or understand on any deeper level. Having this film though is very much appreciated on a representation level."
Ben Turner of The Pink Lens graded it 2/5 and derided the film for its shortcomings: "If you’re looking for a sweeping love story cast against the backdrop of visceral war, this is not that film. It has all the right components, but budget constraints and a lack of talent have left this just a box ticking exercise. Gay war movie? Tick."
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