A reporter uncovers a secret military unit where psychic soldiers use absurd powers in this surreal war comedy.
Satirical and pulpy, with absurdist humor. A late-night trip at a measured pace. Emotionally it carries some weight.
Streaming on Starz, Kanopy (free), Hoopla (free), Fandango at Home (free), Plex (free) and Tubi (free).
No surprises for an R: some innuendo or implied sex and some violence.
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A reporter in Iraq might just have the story of a lifetime when he meets Lyn Cassady, a guy who claims to be a former member of the U.S. Army's New Earth Army, a unit that employs paranormal powers in their missions.
It leaves the ending open to interpretation.
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