Review of Taking Chance (2009) by Tor M — 25 May 2009

STORY:

Based on real-life events, this film tells the story of Lt. Col. Michael Strobl, a volunteer military escort officer who accompanies the deceased body of 19 year-old Marine Chance Phelps back to his hometown in Wyoming...

REVIEW:

Taking Chance is one of the most interesting, powerful, emotional, thoughtful, and meaningful films I have ever seen. This film tells a very moving story that will definitely impact your life and views. This is a wonderfully powerful film. Kevin Bacon gives an emotionally charged and heart-breaking performance, he is spectacular and portrays this highly admirable and caring officer perfectly. His performance is beautiful to watch. The rest of the no-name cast is also phenomenal. Taking Chance is a film that will impact people on so many levels. It may seem like its about politics and war, but its really not. This film is about the genuine kindness we all possess, and the natural ability to help one another which is rarely used. Taking Chance is a film about the human spirirt and how extraordinary we really are. I think that if you were to take the time to sit down and completely immerse yourself into the story and characters of this film, you will be heaily impacted by what you see and im sure you will feel the need to recommend this film to everyone you know, maybe even complete strangers. Taking Chance is a masterpiece and one of the greatest films I have ever seen. Its very simple but the emotions and characters make it extraordinary. This film is sensational. I promise you will not regret seeing this heart-breaking and uplifting film. This film is a classic...

FAVORITE QUOTE:

All of them, there are so many meaningful and thoughtful things said throughout this film...

This review was written on May 26, 2009...