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

10/16/2017

Taking Chance gives us all the opportunity to render honor.

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Brian Holcomb

Slant Magazine

02/15/2009

2/4

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.

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David Cornelius

DVDTalk.com

07/02/2009

5/5

A film of overwhelming emotional power.

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Jason McKiernan

Filmcritic.com

05/26/2009

4/5

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.

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Marshall Fine

Hollywood & Fine

02/17/2009

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

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Joshua Tyler

CinemaBlend

01/22/2009

A tedious 85 minutes of Kevin Bacon saluting.

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Dave C

@Davecman 2d

Its not for the faint hearted - this film doesn't glorify war - it honours those that fought in it- Young men who volunteered to become marines. The film is about one such marine who has been killed in action and a Senior Marine escorting him the to the final resting place. I don't know how I missed it as it was made in 2009 but it is relatable now with all the talk of war- maybe some of these politicians should watch this for a reality check

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JAVIER T

@entucaramma 3d

As a Marine, this really hit home. A great story without the politics. Definitely teared up

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Alexander N

Nov 23

I hate the political mess that the wars in afghanistand and iraq was, but the love for a fallen soldier will never go away. This movie does a great job at touching your soul and telling a story in a somber solemn way.

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Irene K.

@Irenek Oct 17

This movie takes it time telling an emotional story:a wonderfully acted, respectful and informative experience! Highly recommended!

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Jason B

Sep 4

So it is a slow move. It is intended to be. It shows about the love for service that our military has and how much our military cares about thier own. For those of you that don't grasp that concept maybe go do a day in the life of someone who protects all your rights and helps keep you all safe. Do better with how you look at things.

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Lester m

Aug 12

This is an underrated actor in an underrated movie. Kevin does a good job here in a meaningful movie.

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Ross Katz

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Kevin Bacon

Lt. Col. Mike Strobl

Tom Aldredge

Charlie Fitts

Blanche Baker

Chris Phelps

Guy Boyd

Gary Hargrove

Gordon Clapp

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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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