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Taking Chance (2009)

September. 21,2009
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7.4
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NR
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Lt. Col. Michael Strobl, a volunteer military escort accompanies the body of Lance Cpl. Chance Phelps to his hometown in Wyoming.

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Solemplex
2009/09/21

To me, this movie is perfection.

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AniInterview
2009/09/22

Sorry, this movie sucks

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Micitype
2009/09/23

Pretty Good

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Paynbob
2009/09/24

It’s fine. It's literally the definition of a fine movie. You’ve seen it before, you know every beat and outcome before the characters even do. Only question is how much escapism you’re looking for.

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Scott Christie
2009/09/25

As a retired Marine myself, I constantly look for accuracy when it comes to military movies. Kevin Bacon did a fantastic job. The mistakes that I noticed: He said he was over in Desert Storm, but he had no Desert Storm or Kuwaiti Liberation ribbons. His hand salute with his thumb position was wrong. His haircut was supposed to be a skin tight high and tight.His cover should have been flat and pressed with no wrinkles or dips in it. The bicycle left in the front yard would never happen. Base regulations state that all on base housing yards are to be squared away and clutter free. A Lt. Colonel's children would never leave their bicycle out like that.

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kadushke
2009/09/26

I was really amazed by this film - there is no actual action in it but is so emotionally strong! At first sight it looks like documentary but it's actually not. The topic - bringing home dead soldier - is really heart-breaking, involving all of us, thou not everyone of us has direct ties with the military. I was pleased that there was no propaganda, no politics, no religion - just simple truth and reality. And Kevin Bacon played his part so well - to catch and express that thin line between grief, sympathy, doubt and strict military training. No surprise he won golden globe for it. This film has to be seen by everyone, no matter where they live, what religion or political view they have.

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Pocketplayer
2009/09/27

Hollywood does get it right now and then, and this is a movie that hit it's mark. Ironic, so few know about it. Why is this? It has no CGI and pandering language and adult situations. It is just a real movie acted superbly led by Kevin Bacon. Bacon is $$ in this role. There is never a doubt he is 100% his character. Reminded me a little of his role in A Few Good Men.American Sniper was good, this is better. Director Ross Katz was brilliant. The simplest movies are the most challenging. He never played too many notes or got his own merit in the way. Ridley Scott could not have made this movie. Michael Strobl's screenplay had the same maturity. What a blessing to know your written work was taken so seriously and handled so well by both the actors and movie making team, producing cinematic magic in this one!You will turn off the DVD player and feel dignified. No empty, cotton candy feeling here. This is a deeply penetrating movie and yet not so deep and dark it is disturbing. One of my favorite scenes is watching the young boy scouts holding flags during the honor parade. These little boys are becoming men as they take part in something so much greater than their own lives. Powerful moment and so needed in our shallow, pornographic culture.

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NellPaulk
2009/09/28

Taking Chance starring Kevin Bacon is one of the most stirring movies I have seen. Not only does it show us how our fallen Marines are treated after death, but it also gives us insight into what one of these "returns to home" does to the people involved and the people along the way. It is a most fitting tribute to the Marines and to how our country honors them. I recommend this highly to all members of the family.My family has a military history, although they were in the Army and Navy. These have their way of honoring the fallen, but they cannot and do not top the USMC's way of taking the lost home. This keeps you completely "involved" throughout, and there are no dull moments. Get it....and then come back and like my review....because there is no doubt you will love the movie.

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