Review of Taking Chance (2009) by Eric G — 18 Aug 2011

It was a heart wrenching story of the tragedies that happen everyday and Kevin Bacon's was one of his best.

This review of Taking Chance (2009) was written by Eric G on 18 Aug 2011.

Taking Chance has generally received positive reviews.

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A timely movie regarding Battle for Terror vetrans as they start coming home that doesn't focus on the conflict itself, but everyones reaction…

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Amazing to see the huge disparity among reviews by critics. I can only believe that this is politically motivated or class-based…

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By Nilufer E (774) on 03 Dec 2012

This short movie was nothing but an emotion pack. I had to sit there and watch it with a fist in my throat…

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By Cory O (77) on 18 Jan 2013

Based on the true story of a Marine from Wyoming, Kevin Bacon plays his part masterfully…

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By John H (1,894) on 15 Sep 2013

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By Greg R (1,187) on 02 Jan 2017

An absolutely beautifully filmed tribute to our fallen soldiers. Overtly and inexcusably emotional. Accept that and you will be moved…

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By Robert S (1,498) on 18 Jan 2013

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By Scott H (888) on 25 May 2014

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Caught this on HBO. Never heard of it but loved seeing how Marines honor their dead and how Americans now honor those who protect us…

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By Kathie H (51) on 19 May 2015

I watched this film for my Film Appreciation class, I thought it was a very emotional film that payed a great compliment to our servicemen…

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