Taking Chance

RedFox24 · February 12, 2009, 12:29:54 AM

Thought this might be of interest to the board.

I did a search and didn't see where anyone else had posted on it yet. If it was and I didnt search correctly, sorry.

http://www.hbo.com/films/takingchance/

James Shaw · February 12, 2009, 12:38:35 AM

Absolutely fantastic!!

Without a witness he has no story!

A great tribute film I will see.

brasda91 · February 12, 2009, 02:27:13 PM

:clap: :clap:

How are those of us that do not subscribe to HBO going to watch this awesome movie?

jimmydeanno · February 12, 2009, 02:39:56 PM

Maybe they'll put it on Hulu...

www.hulu.com

MIKE · February 12, 2009, 02:53:51 PM

Quote from: brasda91 on February 12, 2009, 02:27:13 PM
:clap: :clap:

How are those of us that do not subscribe to HBO going to watch this awesome movie?

They usually are out on DVD pretty soon after airing.

winterg · February 12, 2009, 03:28:26 PM

Wow, I was getting farklempt just watching the preview.

Looks like a definate must-see.

Smokey · February 12, 2009, 09:56:25 PM

Based on the trailer, this is a must see.

Just wish I had HBO...guess I will have to wit for the DVD.

spaatzmom · February 13, 2009, 04:12:52 PM

This movie and its soundtrack are available for pre-order

http://store.hbo.com/searchHandler/index.jsp?searchId=35632093193&keywords=taking+chance&y=11&x=34

Stonewall · February 13, 2009, 04:33:32 PM

I remember reading this story a year or two ago, very moving. I don't have HBO either, but that's what friends are for.

"Use your friends wisely" -Garfield

PaulR · February 13, 2009, 09:41:42 PM

This looks like it will be one of Kevin Bacon's finest movies... I have noticed that many HBO productions have far out classed many movies that make it to the silver screen!!

NIN · February 13, 2009, 09:46:03 PM

Quote from: Stonewall on February 13, 2009, 04:33:32 PM
I remember reading this story a year or two ago, very moving. I don't have HBO either, but that's what friends are for.

"Use your friends wisely" -Garfield

I'm already working on ways to burn this to DVD..

maverik · February 13, 2009, 09:50:11 PM

based on a true story huh? glad to know our nation takes care of its own.

Slim · February 13, 2009, 11:37:23 PM

Quote from: NIN on February 13, 2009, 09:46:03 PM
Quote from: Stonewall on February 13, 2009, 04:33:32 PM
I remember reading this story a year or two ago, very moving. I don't have HBO either, but that's what friends are for.

"Use your friends wisely" -Garfield

I'm already working on ways to burn this to DVD..

I already have the technology, and my TiVo's already set up to record it.

bosshawk · February 14, 2009, 12:01:44 AM

I have been retired from the RM a long time, but it seems to me that everyone coming home from a war zone is escorted from Dover AFB to their home of record or burial location by an active duty member. Seems to me to be a long standing tradition and one that I happen to wholeheartedly support. The movie apparently makes a point that it is seldom that an officer escorts the remains of an enlisted member, but it does occasionally happen. I know that I had some guys who served for me whom I would have considered it an honor to escort, if the need had arisen.

MIKE · February 14, 2009, 12:30:33 AM

Quote from: Slim on February 13, 2009, 11:37:23 PM
I already have the technology, and my TiVo's already set up to record it.

You don't pay a monthly subscription for Windows Media Center though.

Too bad it's not patched into the box.

Slim · February 14, 2009, 04:55:07 PM

Quote from: MIKE on February 14, 2009, 12:30:33 AM
Quote from: Slim on February 13, 2009, 11:37:23 PM
I already have the technology, and my TiVo's already set up to record it.

You don't pay a monthly subscription for Windows Media Center though. Too bad it's not patched into the box.

Don't need it. I've got at DVD recorder in-line between my satellite box on TV.

Smokey · February 19, 2009, 07:47:19 PM

For those interested....

Lt.Col Mike Strobl, USMC stops by the Editor's Desk to talk about his moving story "Taking Chance" that has been made into an HBO movie starring Kevin Bacon. How did escorting the remains of a fallen warrior change Mike's life? What does he think about the average American's attitude toward the military and national sacrifice? Below is the link (copy and paste) .

Linky

NIN · February 22, 2009, 02:48:04 PM

So, those with HBO, this was on last night...

About 10:30, we took a break from playing some cards and I fired up my DVR to watch.

Opinions? I have mine (it is a relatively positive one, even with all the customs and courtesies and uniform issues I spotted.. *sigh*) but I'm curious to hear what others thought.

(As a student of motion pictures, I rather enjoyed it.. the cinematography & direction were excellent)

N Harmon · February 22, 2009, 03:58:22 PM

I watched it. I don't recall any C&C or uniform issues, though I wasn't really looking for them. I thought the story was pretty good overall, very heart touching. Certain parts seemed campy like the convoy with everybody's headlights turned on, and the jerk TSA agent for whom Strobl refused to remove his coat. I don't recall those scenes being part of the story. The TSA guys make pretty convenient punching bags too I imagine.

I thought that was Tom Wopat that was playing the part of Chance's father (verified by IMDb).

RiverAux · February 22, 2009, 04:26:24 PM

Didn't see the movie, but it is pretty traditional for funeral processions to drive with their headlights on and for other drivers to pull over to the side as they pass.