Man Ly
A must see underrated movie. Incredibly moving! Powerful acting and drama. Based on real-life events makes it even more introspective. If you want to know what happens after someone pays the ultimate sacrifice, this is the movie to watch. I know it won a Golden Globe, but this is a story that deserves more!
kadushke
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.
LydiaOLydia
"Taking Chance" is the story of Lt. Colonel Kevin Bacon accompanying the body of a fallen Marine from the body's arrival in the USA from Iraq to its final resting place in Wyoming. In one sense, it is a well crafted film--somber and respectful and encouraging us all to contemplate the lives and deaths of heroic soldiers, marines, sailors, and airmen.A deeper look, however, reveals it to be a shamelessly manipulative bit of propaganda that would not hesitate to stoop to any stereotype, cliché, or contrivance to beat you over the head with its militarist message.Ultimately, the message here is not of tragic, senseless loss, but of deification. "If you die wearing the uniform of a US Marine, in death you will become a demi-God." It is little different than the Japanese militarists telling their charges that they become kami (spirit-gods) at Yasukuni Shrine or of the elaborate militarist veneration of the dead of the Roman Legions (see: Titus Andronicus).And the worst part about it? It frames it in such a way, as all well-crafted propaganda does, that if you are somehow against the militarist message of this movie, that you are somehow against the best interests of the USA and of individual Americans--a blatant lie if there ever was one.
namashi_1
Based upon the experiences of Marine Lt. Col. Michael Strobl, who escorted the body of a fallen Marine, PFC Chance Phelps, 'Taking Chance' is An Emotional Roller-Coaster, that leaves every patriot proud. Kevin Bacon delivers a Mesmerizing Performance as Marine Lt. Col. Michael Strobl, proving once again that he's a Master in his craft.'Taking Chance' Synopsis: Based on real-life events, Lt. Col. Michael Strobl, a volunteer military escort officer, accompanies the body of 19-year-old Marine Chance Phelps back to his hometown of Dubois, Wyoming.'Taking Chance' leaves you Proud, as a patriot. This film is a letter to a Hero, who fought for his Country & died. I Personally Salute Chance Phelps & Every Other Patiriot who have lost their lives, in order to serve for their country. 21 Guns Salute! The Screenplay, Written by Lt.Col. Michael Strobl himself, is Wonderful & even cinematically, it engages & moves you. Ross Katz's Direction is Under-Stated.Kevin Bacon's Performance as Marine Lt. Col. Michael Strobl is Mesmerizing & I don't mind saying that for the third time. Bacon broke my heart with his portrayal. If 'Taking Chance' were a Feature Film, I'm sure, Bacon would have won an Academy-Award for Best-Actor for his work in here. Bacon is a Master!On the whole, 'Taking Chance' is an unmissable GEM. Two Thumbs Up!
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