February 20, 200916 yr I was shown this trailer today. It looks like it could be a worthwhile movie. Edited February 20, 200916 yr by usaf36031
February 20, 200916 yr Looks like a worthwhile watch! Too bad, I don't think my campus gets/pays for HBO. For those of you interested, it appears that this premieres Saturday, February 21, at 8PM (on HBO obviously). The full schedule can be found here: https://www.hbo.com/apps/schedule/ScheduleS...E=taking+chance Hopefully HBO will put it up on their site soon after it premiers!
February 20, 200916 yr Kevin Bacon was at the National Museum of the Marine Corps (very close to where I live) last week for a screening of the film on MCB Quantico. Lt. Col Strobl who escorted LCPL Chance Phelps' remains from Germany to his home in Wyoming wrote a journal as he was so moved by the respect and honor that complete strangers showed this young hero on his final journey home. LTCOL Strobl (who co-wrote the script for the movie) describes it not as an "Iraq War Story" but as an "American Story". Kevin Bacon apparently does a great job playing the part of the LTCOL, and the only shame is that it will not reach the wider audience it deserves. This should be shown on prime time network TV instead of some of the stupid "reality" shows they churn out for the masses. You can read more about it here in my local newspaper that covered the story last week, and also how LTCOL Strobl's 20 page journal spread like wildfire by email before the producer contacted him to propose making a movie about his experiences and to honor Chance Phelps as just one of the many young men who have made the same final journey home.
February 20, 200916 yr If anyone was curious about the music in the trailer like I was... Comes and Goes (In Waves) - Greg Laswell
February 20, 200916 yr A lot of the scenes in that trailer look like the exact shots from Final Salute. Which if you STILL haven't read it, please take the time... https://www.rockymountainnews.com/special-r...s/final-salute/
February 21, 200916 yr Looks like a great movie. I've got to say that I'm very impressed with HBO and Kevin Bacon for making this film. I'm not sure what Bacon's political ideas are, but I really don't care. Given the common political climate of Hollywood, Kevin Bacon probably took a lot of flak for this. Props to him for having the courage to see past the political BS and honoring the most heroic among us.
February 21, 200916 yr I just found the LtCol's journal of his experience with PFC Phelps that the film is based on. It's very moving. Definetely worth your time. https://www.blackfive.net/main/2004/04/taking_chance.html Edited February 21, 200916 yr by flyusaf83
February 22, 200916 yr Anyone know how to get on this detail? What a fantastic way to pay respect to those who gave the ultimate.
February 22, 200916 yr On now, for those interested... EDIT: I wasn't expecting much from an HBO flick, but damn... I had a (big) lump in my throat nearly the whole time. Very Moving, and Excellent. I agree... definitely some quiver lip going on.
February 22, 200916 yr Just watched the second showing of it. Very moving, very powerful program. Kudos to HBO for honoring PFC Phelps.
February 22, 200916 yr I definitely had tears in my eyes. Very inspiring, a must see. I wish more people across the nation were like the ones portrayed in the movie. God Bless all the men and women who have served our great nation and given the ultimate sacrifice. With our daily routines, it's very easy to forget how blessed we are to serve and live in a nation like our own and what really matters.
February 22, 200916 yr If any of you out there haven't seen it, you need to. I had no idea it was going to be that good. I spent most of the movie either smiling, trying to hold back tears, or both. It's really nice to finally see a movie written from this angle. For so long now we've seen all these movies and shows trying to condemn the US for going to war, but this movie is a breath of fresh air. No politics, no opinions. Very well done, and very respectful. I feel an incredible sense of pride to serve with people of this caliber.
February 22, 200916 yr Don't have HBO at the hotel I'm staying at does anyone know if this show is available online or for download somewhere?
February 22, 200916 yr Sounds like I missed a great one. I'll be on the lookout for a download link or a place to stream. If I find it, I'll post it here. Don't have HBO at the hotel I'm staying at does anyone know if this show is available online or for download somewhere?
February 22, 200916 yr Don't have HBO at the hotel I'm staying at does anyone know if this show is available online or for download somewhere? I haven't been able to find a torrent anywhere yet. :( Hopefully one comes out soon!
February 23, 200916 yr Does anyone know if they used any non-actors in the film? (Such as the Captain/former A-10 pilot)
February 23, 200916 yr what a great movie!!! i don't think i've ever worked that hard not to cry....ranks up there with brian's song!!! 'im not crying, you're crying!!! don't look at me...don't look at me!!!'
February 27, 200916 yr There is a torrent out: https://www.mininova.org/tor/2322481 Thanks for the link... downloading as we speak and looking forward to watching it this weekend.
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