Review of Taking Chance (2009) by Debbie P — 03 Oct 2009
I am giving Taking Chance five stars! This is an excellent movie. This film is based on actual events of Lt. Col. Michael Strobl (played by Kevin Bacon) who volunteers to escort the body of a young Marine (Chance Phelps) killed in action in Iraq.
Even though Lt. Col. Stobl never knew Pvt. Phelps, he wanted to help in some way to get this young man back to his family. First from Dover to Philadelphia by hearse, then on to Minneapolis and on to Billings by plane, and then by car to Phelps' Wyoming home.
During his journey stangers are touched and pay their respects. Kevin Bacon gives an excellent performance and I highly recommend it. Warning though, have a box of tissues handy.
This review of Taking Chance (2009) was written by Debbie P on 03 Oct 2009.
Taking Chance has generally received positive reviews.
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