Review of Taking Chance (2009) by Sripad R — 19 Oct 2010

A dignified, heart-felt tribute to the fallen veteran. Outstanding!

This review of Taking Chance (2009) was written by Sripad R on 19 Oct 2010.

Taking Chance has generally received positive reviews.

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Taking Chance is an incredible picture starring Kevin Bacon that tells the true story of Lieutenant Colonel Michael Strobl who volunteered…

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By Mike B (1,929) on 08 May 2013

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By Daniel C (1,809) on 16 Nov 2018

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Here is an anti-war film that doesn't need to delve into any melodramatic cliches to make its story more interesting; it just tells it as it is…

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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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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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This is a very good movie and meaningful to all Americans. A must see…

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