Taking Chance
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Movie Reviews of Taking Chance
Movie Review: Absolutely riveting - a must see, no matter what your feelings on war
Summary: 5 Stars
I watched this movie on HBO (I had DVR'd it, and 'saved' it until Memorial Day, as I felt it would be particularly appropriate viewing at that time). It is absolutely riveting - briefly, Bacon plays a Marine officer who volunteers to accompany the body of a fallen soldier to the family. We gain insight into the process and procedure of how the fallen are prepared and transported to their families (something that i'd wager most Americans are not aware of - for example, soldiers are in dress uniforms, are transported feet first during their journey home, how their personal effects are handled, and the duties of the accompanying serviceman at each stage of the trip), as well as his observations during the trip (that many civilians pause to pay their respects and express their gratitude, particularly when they discover the purpose of his traveling). Based on a true story; the movie treats its subject matter with dignity, honor and respect. I think that no matter what your feelings on the war/any war, you'll come away moved by the sacrifice, sometimes the ultimate sacrifice, that our members of the service make on our behalf.Movie Review: A Quiet Gem That You Will Never Forget
Summary: 5 Stars
I've never bothered to write a movie review and I own thousands of films.
Taking Chance however is a movie that deserves attention and tribute and it is a film that must be preserved for all humanity to see. The always excellent and vastly underrated Kevin Bacon delivers a devastingly haunting restrained performance as he accompanies the body of a fallen fellow soldier to the soldier's hometown. During the course of the journey Bacon is witness to how the soldier's sacrifice impacts those that come in contact with their journey. The film is a quiet and dignified masterpiece that tugs at your emotions until the viewer is completely spent. This is a film that runs rings around the high gloss Hollywood product that rarely lives up to it's hype. This is a film to be watched with your entire family so that everyone may understand the sacrifice that our brave men and women of the service sometimes have to make. The film is a testament of grace and humility which will live beyond our time. I've seen this film twice now and everytime I've watched it I've cried. I'll watch it again because I never want to forget it.
Movie Review: Brilliant in its simplicity: by design, not much happens in 'Taking Chance'
Summary: 5 Stars
I mean this in the best possible way: not much happens in 'Taking Chance.' By design. The film is brilliant in its simplicity: we see Kevin Bacon's Lt. Col. Mike Strobl - a soldier's soldier shown at the outset to be uncomfortable and guilt-ridden at being 'over here' as fellow soldiers toil 'over there' - look to play some small role in the Iraqi effort by escorting the body of PFC Chance Phelps back to burial in his hometown.
The narrative of the movie is the tracing of the path of Phelps' body from its arrival at Dover Air Force Base to the small, rock-ribbed community of Dubois, Wyoming. The emotion of the film is generated by people's reaction along the way. It's Bacon's handling of his character's ever-so-slightly wavering stoicism that gets you. He's pitch-perfect here, watching and recording and ultimately relating the effect that Phelps' presence has on witnesses to this final journey.
Regardless of political stripe, regardless of your feeling about the Iraq war, If this movie doesn't get to you in a deeply emotive way, you're some type of cyborg.
Movie Review: Hauntingly Beautiful
Summary: 5 Stars
I just finished watching "Taking Chance" for the second time. I know this will be the second of many times. For some reason I never heard about this movie until earlier this year I came across it. This is one of those very rare movies that you realize has attained absolute perfection.
As you know, this is the true story of Mr. Strouble escorting PFC Chance Phelps home for burial. It covers every aspect of the escort but does it in a moving, caring, and non-sensationalism way.
A friend of my son's was also killed, in Iraq, also by a IED. Watching this movie gave me, and everyone who has lost a loved one or friend in a war, an inside look of the care that is truly taken to give these fallen heroes a burial that the family can be proud of.
I am so glad Kevin Bacon won an award for this movie. Congratulations to Kevin Bacon, Mr. Strouble who wrote this, and everyone involved in the production for truly a job "Well Done." To the family of PFC Chance, my sincerest condolences. May you draw comfort in knowing your son died a hero.
Movie Review: beautiful, heartbreaking, uplifting, touching
Summary: 5 Stars
I went to the trouble of getting HBO for the opportunity to watch this movie when it was released. I was so very glad I did.
There are precious few really good movies these days, but this one was remarkable. I had read "Taking Chance" when it circulated the internet a few years ago. When I found it was coming out as a movie, I was very eager to see it. It was no letdown.
The story is very painful, as the death of a serviceman always is. But the reaction of people as Chance Phelps' body was being brought back to his Wyoming home was, well, beautiful. All along the way, people showed their respect and reverence. Watching it happen on film is very touching. I am so glad the movie was made.
One must give credit to Kevin Bacon, who underplayed his role with great skill. He was utterly convincing, and did not let his first-rate performance take away from Chance Phelps, and the Phelps family.
One will not forget the name Chance Phelps . May his name, and memory, be a blessing.