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The Inspection (2022) Movie | M-Cinema24

The Inspection is a new movie directed by Elegance Bratton, which tells the deeply personal and inspirational story of a young, gay Black man named Ellis French. After being rejected by his mother and with few options for his future, French decides to join the Marines, doing whatever it takes to succeed in a system that would cast him aside. Despite battling deep-seated prejudice and the grueling routines of basic training, he finds unexpected camaraderie, strength, and support in this new community, giving him a hard-earned sense of belonging that will shape his identity and forever change his life.

As the film progresses, viewers witness the heart-wrenching story of French's struggle to be heard and accepted. As a gay man, French is rejected not only by his mother but also by his peers and supervisors in the Marines. However, as he goes through rigorous military basic training, he finds an inner strength and resilience that propels him forward on a moving journey of self-exploration, helping him to realize he doesn’t have to change to be loved.

The Inspection has received glowing reviews from critics, with Variety calling it "one gay Black man’s way of showing how he not only survived [his] experience, but was strengthened by it." Meanwhile, The Hollywood Reporter describes it as "one of the most stirring portraits of queer Black masculinity since Moonlight."

Jeremy Pope stars as Ellis French, a man determined not to be broken by a system or his mother, while Gabrielle Union plays his harsh and critical mother, Inez French. Pope is known for his Emmy-nominated work in Hollywood, as well as his roles in One Night in Miami and Pose.

Overall, The Inspection is an inspiring and deeply moving film that tells an important story of perseverance and determination in the face of adversity. Although it is a little procedural and predictable, it is still a must-watch film that sheds light on the struggles faced by Black queer men in America.