Taking Chance

As a past military escort I found this movie to be both moving and extremely accurate. The way in which the escort Kevin Bacon is treated throughout the journey home is dead on. A very well thought out and researched film that brought back the sad memories that renewed the "witness" to my Soldier and what he lived for.

I saw this riveting film tonight when it premiered on HBO. Both my wife and I were totally into the film from the beginning to the end. We saw it nonstop although with a DVR we could have paused. There was... Full review

Kevin Bacon gives a restrained, compelling performance in this film dealing with the meticulous handling of our soldiers killed in Iraq. Every detail is described and the army is very strict about making sure that customs and traditions are fulfilled as... Full review

For those that think that this will be another Hollywood leftist "let's change history" movies... it is not! I am extremely conservative, but I am very happy to say that the producers kept their eye on the topic. It is almost... Full review

I just finished watching this movie and it is not often these days that you see a film that you would not be afraid or ashamed to recommend to anyone that ask. I think this is the best part I have... Full review

We live in a time of fear, supreme doubt, and hyper-criticism. All of us in this country need to dial in to an occasional (at least) reality check. This was a lovely, poignant film that should remind us all about loss,... Full review

As a person who has lost someone in the war, this picture was especially meaningful to me. My cousin was also killed in the line of duty in the spring of 2004. Because I could relate so personally to the story,... Full review

I saw this movie at a Sundance in the Schools presentation in Ogden,UT. To give you an idea of the power of this film, 600 + high school students were totally silent during this film and erupted in applause at the... Full review

I felt I had to write a comment after seeing this wonderful movie at Sundance yesterday and then noticing that there were some poor reviews which are somewhat puzzling to me. As the earlier commenter noted EVERYONE that we spoke with... Full review

I saw the premiere of this movie at Sundance, and had a chance to talk to several others in the audience. All of us felt this movie was one of the most powerful and moving films we've ever seen. Although there... Full review

The film's power is even more impressive....and on that level alone, "Taking Chance" has great value.....This is a brilliant performance -....In this film, with all its dramatic weight, these rituals are presented as a form of grieving.....Perhaps this is why all those scenes of Mike quietly saluting a box as it rolls onto a plane are so affecting..... ... Full Review

even thought eh film remains slow, it becomes incredibly powerful.....The film does an excellent job of making the characters relatable.....It wasn't off to a bad start but it seemed like a slow moving film.... ... Full Review

Final Thoughts Anchored by terrific performances and subtle, intelligent direction, "Taking Chance" is an extraordinary, deeply moving work.....Taking Chance" is a film of overwhelming emotional power, and consider:....The film's power is even more impressive....and on that level alone, "Taking Chance" has great value.....This is a brilliant performance -.... ... Full Review

the movie falters a bit during its third act.....Those become the film's most memorable moments....not make it cheesy or sentimental.....The DVD provides pretty good audio but picture quality seems lackluster.... ... Full Review

They're my favorite genre of film....His interpretation of the source material, along with his respect for it, led "Taking Chance" to overcome the usual trappings of made for TV films..... ... Full Review

Made-for-TV Movie: One of the four HBO nominees will win. I'd vote for the moving "Taking Chance" but expect " Grey Gardens " with Drew Barrymore and Jessica Lange will win. ... Full Article

Sep 16, 2009 04:30 AM Presenting, the Emmys: Another day, another Emmy promo. More presenters for Sunday's telecast were announced yesterday, including husband and wife Kevin Bacon and Kyra Sedgwick (she's nominated for The Closer ; he for HBO movie... ... Full Article

LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - War weighed heavily in Television Academy voters' longform picks Thursday, with movies and miniseries about the Iraq conflict and political figures gaining multiple nominations. ... Full Article

Last month, John Mixon hosted a free showing of the HBO movie "Taking Chance" that drew a crowd of 75 to 100 residents to the Dunaway Center. ... Full Article

The film's power is even more impressive in that it earns such a deep reaction yet tells such a simple story. There is no melodrama, no action, no surprises, no conflict at all, except for the personal doubts of its... ... Full Article

Connect to Facebook/Twitter, recommend via email and much more. Based on true events, "Taking Chance" tells the story of Lt. Col Michael Strobl (Kevin Bacon), a Gulf War Marine vet now assigned to analyst duty so he can be close... ... Full Article