The Lucky Ones

Wounded but lucky to be alive, 3 U.S. Army soldiers return from Iraq to find the lives they thought they had completely gone, if not totally imaginary. Don't you hate when that happens? We all do it though. We project our wishes and fantacies onto our, and other's, realities.

This touching and occasionally funny story takes these troops from the flight home to the flight back. In between they learn much about each other and themselves. This interesting journey of discovery, or cleansing, and of reinvention is critical for each character. We should all do the same.

As one who has driven every mile of the route they take, I can highly recommend watching the film and then making the trip. Virtually if not in reality.

Tim Robbins, Michael Peña, and Rachel McAdams all do a great job as the wandering soldiers. Peña reinforces my opinion that he can do it all - drama, comedy, and action. Yes, I think this guy is a real deal movie star.

Watch this movie with a great deal of self introspection.