You probably have heardd of suspension of disbelief. This applies very much to this movie right here. I understand that those who have served in the military (even more so have been to places where discipline was important),might have issues with how the characters do conduct themselves here.

But this is also where the movie thrives - giving you people and characters who are not the best of examples. Rethinking and questioning every fatal decision you make - relaying what happened ... but especially being burdened and having issues with dealing what is happening to you and your mates ... moral decisions to make and all that. This may be flawed and feel removed from reality for some, but it also might make sense for a lot of other folk/viewers too.

It's Italy in WW2. Four American soldiers witness their Sergeant killing a seemingly innocent civilian. The group encounters an old man pulling a cart who tells them about a group of nearby German soldiers. As they head off to recon their enemy, they fight among themselves and grow suspicious of the old man. It's a small war indie and it remains a small war indie. The characters feel small. The actors are small. The production is small. It's all very small.

Every story needn't be told and Recon is another.

The lead Ludwig says nothing and cries all film. All the characters are high and mighty and then incoherently babbling and crying the next. Do what you're going to do already, often my thoughts. Its not woeful, it's not really anything.