Recruited gets to the heart of the matter very quickly. It opens on a shot of the Old Bridge in Pasadena and quickly widens to the two main characters, brother and sister, Neil and Nikki. Neil has joined the Marine's. He is having the symbolic "good-bye" talk with his younger sister - a tender moment. The next shot at the cemetery reveals Neil's death in the line of duty. Nikki has just graduated from high school and plans to honor her brother by joining the Navy. It is beautiful yet simple. Fantastic cinematography and score. I gave it an 8 because of the acting which was a bit mediocre at times. Overall, endearing short film and beautiful tribute to those who serve and have served in the military.
Review of Recruited
Recruited
(2013)
Recruited-Beautiful tribute, Fantastic and Simple Cinematography
17 December 2013
Warning: Spoilers