Review of Taking Chance (2009) by Madhav K — 27 Dec 2010

Good Movie !! Didnt know the Marines took such good care of their fallen !!!

This review of Taking Chance (2009) was written by Madhav K on 27 Dec 2010.

Taking Chance has generally received positive reviews.

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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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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 Michael D (2,363) on 13 Aug 2016

Emotionally taxing at times. I liked seeing a behind the scenes view of how military deaths are handled…

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By Nilufer R (1,189) 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 Jim L (613) on 22 Jul 2013

I told Kevin Bacon, when I saw him in Hawaii, that I loved this movie. It was a great story and helped to give perspective to the war…

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By Nathan S (826) on 06 Aug 2014

Don't understand the luke warm ratings of others...from the beginning, during and to the end..mesmorized by the whole teling of this story…

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By Mike S (2,123) on 15 Feb 2017

Absolutely Beautiful! The dignity and the journey will stay with me forever…

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By Valentina T (10) on 16 Sep 2014

Compelling, very good story telling. Emotional from start to finish…

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By Robert S (1,498) 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 Jg M (165) on 24 Nov 2014

Great movie that depicts just how far the military goes to honor the fallen. I strongly recommend this movie…

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