Review of Taking Chance (2009) by Daffney K — 18 May 2009

Whether you agree with wars or not, the respect show for fallen soldiers is inspiring.

This review of Taking Chance (2009) was written by Daffney K on 18 May 2009.

Taking Chance has generally received positive reviews.

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

Properly sentimental. I love that Kevin Bacon did this. Excellent, subdued performance; certainly one of Bacon's best…

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By Thomas L (876) on 20 Feb 2015

I had been told first hand accounts of this tradition, but watching it was awesome…

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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 Ken M (237) on 28 May 2016

This is a powerful, moving story about a Marine Officer who volunteered to escort the remains a fallen PFC to his family and funeral…

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By Alex R (2,581) on 09 Feb 2013

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 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 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 George B (718) on 03 Sep 2013

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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By Maddy H (4) 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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