The made-for-HBO Taking Chance is based on perhaps the single most moving artifact to come out of the Second Gulf War, Lt. Col. Mike Strobl's first-person narrative of his voluntary mission escorting the body of a fellow Marine killed in Iraq.
"I first watched this a couple of days ago and was blown away. Not only by it's simplicity, but for it's unusual look at what happens when a soldier dies and is returned home. I had no idea how the Marines treated their fallen and this film shows the quiet dignity, respect and honor that they afford their fallen as they escort them home to their families. I cried throughout the film and I still cry even though I'm not watching it right now. The movie is that powerful. Keven Bacon did a superb job in portraying Lt. Col Strobl, who wrote this wonderful story and screenplay. To Lt. Col Strobl: thanks for writing such a simple, yet moving story and to Chance and Chance's family: thank you for the service to our country."- Debra A. Elholm (Wisconsin USA)
This movie is a MUST SEE ... it is fantastic and very moving ... it will bring your heart to new found feelings regarding the military and the service they sacrifice for you.
ReplyDeleteVery, Very good movie ...