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Taking Chance

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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 Full Review 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 Full Review David Cornelius DVDTalk.com A film of overwhelming emotional power. Rated: 5/5 Jul 2, 2009 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review Joshua Tyler CinemaBlend A tedious 85 minutes of Kevin Bacon saluting. Jan 22, 2009 Full Review Read all reviews

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YT feels like N You don't have to be in the military or from a military family to understand or feel the emotional magnitude of this movie. Me, personally? I got chocked up all the way through Rated 5 out of 5 stars 04/14/25 Full Review Med T This is not a feel good movie, it's not an action movie. It's an accurate and real depiction of the cost of war. We send our sons to fight and die and not many films cover their journey home. This movie does an excellent job showing the very emotional process of grieving for a sevicemember killed in combat. I recommend everyone sees it. It's either eye opening or a solem reminder to the cost of war. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/03/25 Full Review 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 Full Review Daniel A. J Great homage to fallen heroes. A good Memorial Day watch. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/14/25 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review Read all reviews
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Ross Katz

Director

Kevin Bacon

Lt. Col. Mike Strobl

Tom Aldredge

Charlie Fitts

Blanche Baker

Chris Phelps

Guy Boyd

Gary Hargrove

Gordon Clapp

Tom Garrett

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Movie Info

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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