Taking Chance
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Movie Reviews of Taking Chance
Movie Review: A must see!!
Summary: 5 Stars
This movie is so wonderfully done. My husband has been in the Navy for 19 years and has recently had the privledge of escorting a fallen sailor home (R.I.P. TEX (DOC), August 2008). We rented this movie because it sounded so much like what he just went through and were so amazed at what a great job the producer's did, in making it so realistic. Our sailor did not die in combat, therefore, the circumstances of the preparation of our fallen hero were on a different level, regardless, all fallen military members are treated as equals. My husband did all the flag ironing, uniform ironing and assembling(medals, etc.), dressing his body(including wedding ring) and making sure everything was perfect. He escorted his body home and even the pilot of the commercial airline who was prior Air Force, greeted him and made an announcement to the passengers when they landed of the precious cargo they were transporting.
This film is a must see for every American, military family or not. Everyone should see what happens behind the scenes.
Thank you to Chance's family and the incredible sacrifice that they have made.
I hope everyone who sees this movie is as touched as we are, and tells every single person they know about it.
"GOD BLESS AMERICA"
Navy Wife
Movie Review: Heart-Felt...
Summary: 5 Stars
On a distant battlefield in Iraq, a young Marine Private named Chance Phelps is killed in action. At the US Marine Corps Base at Quantico, a manpower specialist, Lieutenant Colonel Michael Strobl (in a flawless performance by Kevin Bacon), volunteers to escort a fellow Marine home for burial. Such is the premise of HBO's superbly done 2009 film "Taking Chance", based on Strobl's real life experience as an escort officer.
"Taking Chance" follows the movement of Phelps' remains from the Dover Air Force Base casualty reception center to his burial in his Wyoming hometown. Along the way, we witness the touching and often unexpected outpouring of respect for one of the nation's fallen heroes. We are also allowed to watch the personal emotional journey of Lt Col Strobl, a Desert Storm veteran wrestling with his conscience over his safe stateside desk duty.
The movie's narrative is honest, tough, and nicely austere, letting each situation speak for itself without dramatization. Kevin Bacon's acting is understated but pitch perfect. The disk includes some extras on the making of the movie and on the real Chance Phelps and his family. This movie is very highly recommended to those who have served in uniform, and those who have waited for those serving.
Movie Review: Hope for America
Summary: 5 Stars
I never realized the deep care and respect that is demonstrated by the military for those killed in action before, beyond the flag and the 21 gun salute. The film's depiction of that greater unseen respect was heart rending and deeply moving. I cried throughout the movie, and again as I relived its moments while appreciating its power even more as I read the many outstanding and touching reviews, especially from military people. However, to me the greatest and most uplifting aspect of this film is its portrayal of the caring decency of the American people. Every time it revealed a busy American slowing down and going out of his or her way to respect and acknowledge the sacrfice of a fallen soldier, it hit me the same as though I had personally witnessed a miracle. Who knew that as messed up as we seem to be and have been at times in this country, that in our national soul we still have so much compassion and respect to give? This movie left me with something very precious: a greater hope for the future of our wonderful country. Even beyond that, it made me think that it may be possible because of the portrayed intrinisic capability for good in man, that someday throughout the world we may see the living giving respect to the living in this way as well.Movie Review: Taking Chance
Summary: 5 Stars
Awesome, humbling, patriotic movie -- so much so, you can't come away from it after watching not moved so much this great simple, story. A++++++
---My Dad who was a Marine, told me about this movie. When he got to WW2, it was ending and he shined buckles, shined buttons. He said "we would shine them, polish them to perfection".
---With the war going on for us, this generation, speaking for myself. . I want to know more about this war, and WW11. I found out from my mother that my uncles who were 20 & 22 that they were in the army. My Uncle got a medal of honor, for crawling under wire to get a wounded mate out, under fire. His unit also liberated a concentration camp.
----Found my other uncle on my Dad;s side was a Marine who signed up, and was there in the beginning. He wasn't a very happy man as little as I knew of him.
It's a simple story, but very profound in a simple way, and very honorable. I highly recommend this tremendous movie.
The honor that is shown to our military services towards the men/women killed in action that are taken back to their home was insightful. The story about this marine was true.
Must see movie
Movie Review: Terrific and respectful portrayal of a sad task.
Summary: 5 Stars
A great movie with great acting. A very sensative subject handled quite delicately. As a 20 year retired Marine, I reccomend this movie to EVERYONE. I was honored to escort three deceased Marines home during my time in the Corps (all Vietnam casualties over three tours). It was a very emotional, touching and sad experience, but it was the least I could do for three comrades whom I respected and loved. Any one of them would have done it for me. This movie brought it all back. The only difference was the respect the escort received from everyone all along the way...much different than the Vietnam experience. During my escorts, I was often insulted and made to feel like a killer. I long ago accepted this as peoples feelings about an unjust war, and not necessarily directed at those of us who fought it, but it still hurt me. A lot. But to have it happen when I was with someone who had made the ultimate sacrifice for his country made me mad and bitter. This movie actually healed a lot of that for me. The respect the Marines received from civilians they met along the way warmed me and helped me heal. A long time coming. A truly excellent movie which should be viewed by young and old alike.