[Perry] can manage these soapy romantic beats, but charging the overall story with even the slightest hint of dramatic tension is beyond him.

I also just find it… interesting that a movie that is supposed to center the Black and brown women of this battalion was usurped by the love story of a dead white guy.

Unfortunately, Perry drenches the tale with his trademark syrupy ineptitude, creating a gloopy, turgid plodder. It doesn’t help that the performances are wildly uneven.

The film’s greatest strength lies in its ensemble cast, with each member contributing depth to the story. Kerry Washington (Scandal, Ray), delivers a masterful performance as Major Charity Adams, the commanding officer of the battalion.