Taking Chance

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Taking Chance

TV-PG

2009

1h 18m

Drama

War

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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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Tom Shales

Washington Post

Taking Chance gives us all the opportunity to render honor.

Oct 16, 2017

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Brian Holcomb

Slant Magazine

Lazy filmmaking that fails to engage anyone who doesn't have a personal connection to the story. It's so well-meaning that it ultimately means nothing much at all.

Rated: 2/4

Feb 15, 2009

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David Cornelius

DVDTalk.com

A film of overwhelming emotional power.

Rated: 5/5

Jul 2, 2009

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Jason McKiernan

Filmcritic.com

This is a film about respect and dignity, both in death and in life. And we hope that we may be treated with the same level of careful attention.

Rated: 4/5

May 26, 2009

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Marshall Fine

Hollywood & Fine

It dramatizes a true story in a way that will break your heart without ever feeling manipulative or gratuitous.

Feb 17, 2009

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Joshua Tyler

CinemaBlend

A tedious 85 minutes of Kevin Bacon saluting.

Jan 22, 2009

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Thom M

You do not have to have a personal experience for this film to understand it. From the Lt. Col. inner turmoil about not going back, to Chance's Friend having survivor guilt, to his father laying his Veitnam medals down, each of these acts tells the inner story of men who survived and came home wondering why. The experience of the civilians from the rude TSA agent to the Capt. of the plane shows how much or little this country respects the fallen. To just prove the importance of the Lt. Col. look at where he is seated on the flight home.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/19/25

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Daniel A. J

Great homage to fallen heroes. A good Memorial Day watch.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/14/25

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Alan M

Saw clips of this movie on YouTube. Watched it and was a lovely heart touching movie . Respect and honour to all military service people .

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

02/05/25

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Craig O

As a Marine, who fought in the Vietnam war, I found this movie heart wrenching. It shows the due respect given our heroes who gave it their all for this country. Kevin Bacon gave a masterful performance as did all the cast. Many parts, of the movie, ripped my heart out. Thank you for showing the side of war many don't even think about.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/01/25

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Debi M

Fantastic movie. Very well done.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/19/25

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Graham B

I am a former soldier of the British Army 1976 - 2000. This is a thoughtful film, depicting the process of reparation while trying to give an insight to the feelings of loss. Kevin Bacon as usual gave a masterful performance, as did all of the supporting cast. Stars of recommendation mean little for such a film. Just watch it and reflect on the time old words……. All gave some, some gave all.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

01/18/25

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Ross Katz

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Lt. Col. Mike Strobl

Tom Aldredge

Charlie Fitts

Blanche Baker

Chris Phelps

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Synopsis

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

Director: Ross Katz
Producer: Lori Keith Douglas
Screenwriter: Ross Katz, Michael Strobl
Production Co: HBO Films
Rating: TV-PG
Genre: Drama, War
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Nov 23, 2015
Runtime: 1h 18m

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