If you live in Los Angeles, Dallas, or New York City, be sure to check out a film that is sure to be on some critics' lists come Oscar season. The Dry Land tells the story many people know about but too many want to ignore - how troops returning from war handle the transition back to civilian life and what can be done to make it easier. Starring Ryan O'Nan as James, a soldier returning to Texas from Iraq, the film looks at the human side of the mental roller coaster many soldier go through upon leaving a traumatic and daily-stressing life overseas to return to their often mundane lives of before. With a stellar supporting cast, including America Ferrera as James' wife and Jason Ritter as his hometown friend, the movie hits all the right points. Wilmer Valderrama also flexes his dramatic acting muscles with a turn as James' army buddy, who plays a pivotal part in his coping and recovery.
The movie also contains a gorgeous soundtrack, including two new original songs by Texas' own Lyle Lovett. The film has been winning rave reviews since it debuted at the Sundance Film Festival in January and will surely continue to do so as it opens across the nation during the month of August.
Sergio del Limónar
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