usaf36031 Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 (edited) I was shown this trailer today. It looks like it could be a worthwhile movie. Edited February 20, 2009 by usaf36031 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donkey Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 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: http://www.hbo.com/apps/schedule/ScheduleS...E=taking+chance Hopefully HBO will put it up on their site soon after it premiers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest PerArduaAdAstra Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Krabs Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 If anyone was curious about the music in the trailer like I was... Comes and Goes (In Waves) - Greg Laswell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
08Dawg Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 Wow, something on TV worth watching! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vandal Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 I have my DVR set for this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Fuse Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 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... http://www.rockymountainnews.com/special-r...s/final-salute/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StoleIt Posted February 21, 2009 Share Posted February 21, 2009 Damn, that is moving. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyusaf83 Posted February 21, 2009 Share Posted February 21, 2009 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyusaf83 Posted February 21, 2009 Share Posted February 21, 2009 (edited) 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. http://www.blackfive.net/main/2004/04/taking_chance.html Edited February 21, 2009 by flyusaf83 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discus Posted February 22, 2009 Share Posted February 22, 2009 Anyone know how to get on this detail? What a fantastic way to pay respect to those who gave the ultimate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sky_king Posted February 22, 2009 Share Posted February 22, 2009 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Flyin' AF Hawaiian Posted February 22, 2009 Share Posted February 22, 2009 Just watched the second showing of it. Very moving, very powerful program. Kudos to HBO for honoring PFC Phelps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discus Posted February 22, 2009 Share Posted February 22, 2009 Amazing program. HBO just won themselves another subscriber when I get home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coasta Posted February 22, 2009 Share Posted February 22, 2009 Done very tastefully! I was sure Hollywood would mess this one up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Pike Posted February 22, 2009 Share Posted February 22, 2009 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenkspaz Posted February 22, 2009 Share Posted February 22, 2009 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abmwaldo Posted February 22, 2009 Share Posted February 22, 2009 Don't have HBO at the hotel I'm staying at does anyone know if this show is available online or for download somewhere? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donkey Posted February 22, 2009 Share Posted February 22, 2009 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? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StoleIt Posted February 22, 2009 Share Posted February 22, 2009 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! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuck Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 It was wonderful. See it ASAP. Cheers! -Stuck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marjackson82 Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 Does anyone know if they used any non-actors in the film? (Such as the Captain/former A-10 pilot) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest dachit Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 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!!!' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StoleIt Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 There is a torrent out: http://www.mininova.org/tor/2322481 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abmwaldo Posted February 27, 2009 Share Posted February 27, 2009 There is a torrent out: http://www.mininova.org/tor/2322481 Thanks for the link... downloading as we speak and looking forward to watching it this weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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