Comments on: HBO Films’ Taking Chance – Kevin Bacon, Michael Strobl Interview

By: Joseph T. Ferranti

Joseph T. Ferranti — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 15:42:41 +0000

Question: When Kevin Bacon viewed the body of Chance at the church and showed the ribbons on Chance’s uniform, I did not see a purple heart ribbon. Could I have missed the ribbon or a medal of the purple heart? It’s bugging me, please help and thanks.

As a veteran of two wars WW II & Korea, I would like to tell you that the movie Taking Chance was one of the best movies I have seen and the most informative of the care given to the casualties. Kevin Bacon has always been one of my favorite movie stars, he deserves an Oscar for his performance. If not from Holiywood then one from me.

Thanks to all of the cast and what we say in the Navy “WELL DONE”.

By: Nancy Muth

Nancy Muth — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 05:38:49 +0000

I’m watching the Emmy awards… Taking Chance is being overlooked…that is tragic. Kevin Bacon’s performance was touching, moving and the best performance I have seen all year. Thank you Kevin… you are the best. You deserved an award… but Hollywood and the poeple who vote for the Emmy’s missed it big time. THANK YOU for recognizing and portraying with dignity and class our military. I was moved, I cried….. have a new respect for you as an actor. Blessings to you and your family… your wife a;so looked beautiful on the red carpet. Wishing you the best.
Nancy

By: angie hager, mpls mn.

angie hager, mpls mn. — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 15:56:15 +0000

I just watched Taking Chance for the second time today it was by far more then I thought it would be. Kevin Bacon was maginifcent in his portrayal of Lt Col. Mike Strobl. With such honor and dignity. To Lt Col. Strobl – thank you for bringing one of our boys home and keeping him close to you, I’m so moved by your care and respect and honor for this young man, a man you didn’t even know who is now and forver a part of you. To the Phelps family, thank you for allowing this to be made in the honor of your son and so many thousands of our men and women who have fallen, they will NEVER be forgotten, as a proud daughter of a vietnam vet, and friend to a few soldiers in Iraq and Afghanastan, I think of you all…. your always in our prayers. To all come home soon. . . . . . .

By: John Marks

John Marks — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 19:32:01 +0000

A great movie indeed.
This movie really hit home.
My cousin was killed the same way Chance was. It took 3 weeks to get my cousin home USMC Eric R Lueken. Also Eric is from Dubois,Indiana and Chance was from Dubois Wyoming.
The 1st Sqt that brought the bad news to us, is actually part of our family.
John

By: marilynn grimm

marilynn grimm — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 17:19:43 +0000

I did not want to see this film. I had made incorrect assumptions regarding the content. I knew it would be an emotional journey. I was afraid it would leave me with a sense of despair. Rather, it left me with a renewed sense of hope in my country and faith in my God.

I do not sing “God Bless America” as a rally song, as though demanding a blessing we perceive we deserve. Rather I sing it as a prayer, imploring His mercy. My favoriter patriotic song I also pray. America, America God shed His grace on thee. I need His grace more than His blessings.

By: Debbie Flanagan

Debbie Flanagan — Sun, 24 May 2009 21:22:20 +0000

What a beautiful & heartwarming & heartbreaking film!
Thank you for sharing this touching story with us!
We watched this movie on Memorial weekend -what a powerful message it told.
Thank you to all members of our proud military & their families-from a grateful American family!

God Bless Our Troops & America!

By: Rachael Wilson

Rachael Wilson — Sun, 24 May 2009 16:46:45 +0000

So many well-worded reviews have gone before this…I have only just now watched “Taking Chance” and wish I were as articulate as others.

It was beautiful in content, scope, picture, and intent. Most importantly, it never fell prey to becoming “Hollywood”.

Thanks to Kevin Bacon and all involved. I won’t soon forget it.

Rachael Wilson

By: Kevin McCarthy

Kevin McCarthy — Sat, 16 May 2009 14:50:59 +0000

In the current world of opinion that consistently puts down America, I am so proud of my country to witness its true soul portrayed in this movie. Kevin Bacon, thank you so very much for the effort you gave to make this movie so real and simple in appearance. I believe it must have taken a great deal to emulate real life in such a way that these images, and basic lines of can make us feel it so deeply.

By: GI Film Festival » Armchair General

GI Film Festival » Armchair General — Fri, 08 May 2009 17:28:58 +0000

[...] the GI Film Festival. The films scheduled include HBO’s Taking Chance. Click here to read ACG’s interview with the film’s star, Kevin Bacon, and Lt. Col. Michael [...]

By: Jesus Sanchez

Jesus Sanchez — Sun, 03 May 2009 22:36:19 +0000

The film is outstanding…Bacon’s role is much more than a master…

Since I write out from USA and I am not an american citizen, probably my view is far different, but the film touched my heart from the very first.

Americans have to be proud to have these feelings. I pray to God for all the Americans died in action.

Jesus L Sanchez
Canary Islands
Spain