The Six Triple Eight (Netflix) Story :-
This Netflix war film tells the story of the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion and their pivotal role in World War II. It is based on Kevin M. Hymel’s book Fighting a Two-Front War.
The Six Triple Eight (Netflix) Release Date, Trailor, Songs, Cast :-
| Release Date | 20 December 2024 |
| Language | English |
| Genre | War, Drama |
| Duration | 2h 7min |
| Cast | Kerry Washington, Ebony Obsidian, Dean Norris, Sam Waterston, Oprah Winfrey |
| Director | Tyler Perry |
| Writer | Tyler Perry |
| Cinematography | Michael Watson |
| Music | Aaron Zigman |
| Producer | Nicole Avant, Angi Bones, Carlota Espinosa, Kim Mulligan, Tyler Perry, Keri Selig, Tony L. Strickland |
| Production | Sharon Busse |
| Certificate | 16+ |
The Six Triple Eight (Netflix) Review :-
Tyler Perry is not known for his subtlety, and his latest film does little to change that perception. While the story the film is based on is undoubtedly inspiring and powerful—one that could move most viewers to tears—it’s the execution that falls short. The narrative highlights the struggles of brave women in the US Army during World War II, as they fight against bigotry, sexism, and a system that oppresses Black women. Their resilience and dedication to serving their country in a time of crisis is truly remarkable. The film does have moments that resonate deeply, and the true story is undeniably inspiring, but it’s the way the story is told in The Six Triple Eight that feels lacking.
While the film lacks Tyler Perry’s usual style, it still suffers from a lack of depth and subtlety. It doesn’t create discomfort or make you want to look away, but there’s something frustrating about watching the same point repeatedly hammered into the audience without any nuance. The film doesn’t offer any grace, nor does it trust the audience to grasp the complexities of the difficult situations these women face. While it’s easy to sympathize with the characters, it becomes much harder when the director fails to give the characters and their circumstances space to develop and resonate.
I also found the issue to lie with the characters and the acting. For much of the runtime, everyone feels one-dimensional, whether due to the way they are written or performed. The women often come across as simply reciting lines from a bland script, lacking depth or emotion beyond the surface. You don’t truly connect with their feelings because both the acting and writing fail to convey the complexity of their experiences. The one exception, in my opinion, was Shanice Shantay as Johnnie Mae. She brought a sense of authenticity and rawness to her role, making it easy to connect with her character, as she felt genuine and real.
Trailor :-
The biggest issue, in my view, is that the film makes the point about racial issues so overtly obvious that it loses both its impact and its significance. After forcefully driving the painful realities home, it continues to dive deeper into the subject, making an already complex issue even murkier. This removes the subtlety that could have made a real difference. In these situations, less is often more, but unfortunately, Perry isn’t known for embracing that approach.
Final Thought
The Six Triple Eight is undeniably inspirational and deeply moving, but that’s mainly due to the strength of the core story itself. Perry doesn’t contribute anything to enhance it and, in fact, detracts from the powerful narrative of these remarkable women by repeatedly hammering the same point without allowing space for the characters or the story to truly breathe.
