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Coming Soon
Be in the audience for a peep-show rehearsal. Nine guys of twenty years old, selected for their beauty and youthfulness, audition in front of a choreographer sensitive to their provocative attitudes. The curves of their bodies, the camber and smoothness of their buttocks warm up the seating area, audience and control room. An enormous erotic cavalcade finishes the feverish rehearsal.
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Plot Summary
A group of Vietnam War veterans are struggling to adjust to civilian life after their return home. They face unemployment, PTSD, and social alienation, leading them to confront their past traumas and find a path forward. The film explores the psychological toll of war and the challenges of reintegration into society.
Critical Reception
Coming Soon received a mixed to negative reception from critics upon its release. While some acknowledged its attempt to portray the struggles of returning veterans, many found the execution to be heavy-handed and melodramatic. Audience reception was similarly lukewarm, with the film failing to gain significant traction.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its earnest intention to depict the veteran experience.
Criticized for its overly dramatic and unsubtle storytelling.
Felt to be a dated and somewhat unconvincing portrayal of post-war adjustment.
Google audience: Audience reviews for 'Coming Soon' are scarce, but those available suggest a mixed reaction. Some viewers appreciated the film's focus on the difficult realities faced by returning soldiers, while others found the plot predictable and the acting uninspired.
Fun Fact
Director John Sturges, known for his classic Westerns like 'The Magnificent Seven' and 'The Great Escape', helmed 'Coming Soon' late in his career, marking a departure from his typical genre work.
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