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Taking Chance
2009 77 min United States of America 18+
★7.0
Drama, War, TV Movie
Director: Ross Katz
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Description
Lt. Col. Michael Strobl, a volunteer military escort accompanies the body of Lance Cpl. Chance Phelps to his hometown in Wyoming.
Starring
Kevin Bacon
Actor
Tom Aldredge
Actor
Nicholas Art
Actor
Awards
Golden Globe 2010
— Best Actor in a Miniseries or TV Movie
Screen Actors Guild Awards 2010
— Best Actor in a Miniseries or TV Movie
Golden Globe 2010
— Best Miniseries or TV Movie
Emmy Awards 2009
— Best Actor in a Miniseries or TV Movie
Emmy Awards 2009
— Best Opening Titles
Sundance Film Festival 2009
— Grand Jury Prize (Drama)
Key opinion
Taking Chance is a solemn, minimalist tribute to the soldiers who escort fallen comrades home, focusing on the weight of duty and personal grief. While some viewers find its quiet, methodical approach deeply moving and psychologically precise, others criticize the film for being dull and lacking a substantive critique of the war itself.
| Acting | Kevin Bacon delivers a subtle, emotionally resonant performance that grounds the character's internal guilt and solemn duty. | |
| Direction | The film utilizes a restrained, minimalist style that avoids jingoistic patriotism in favor of quiet, human-centered respect. | |
| Pacing | The film's meditative, slow-paced tempo is experienced by some as a respectful reflection of the subject matter, while others perceive it as boring and tedious. | |
| Screenplay | The narrative's lack of political commentary or critical stance on the Iraq War leaves viewers divided, with some appreciating the focus on individual humanity and others finding the script's viewpoint too thin or morally incomplete. |