Must see movie…
Posted on May 08, 2009 - 3:54pm by Marshall J. Gruskin in Lifestyle
I hope you have the time on the road or on home time to get to see the new “Star-Trek” flick. Even if you have read the book, “Marley & Me” is an excellent movie – far better than I anticipated.
But there is one movie that is NOT in the theatres that you absolutely positively must see. It stars Kevin Bacon, as Lt.Colonel Michael Strobl. The film was the most-watched HBO original in five years, with over two million viewers on the opening night, and more than 5.5 million on re-airings. It is “Taking Chance.” It will be on HBO again the end of this month. For those drivers who don’t receive HBO, the film is available on DVD.
The movie is based on real people and events. Bacon, as Col. Strobl (now retired), works at the Pentagon. He volunteers to escort the remains of Lance Corporal Chance Phelps back to his home in Dubois, WY. The 19 year old Marine was killed in action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq on Good Friday 4/9/04. ‘From the movie’s synopsis off the HBO website: “Taking Chance’ chronicles one of the silent, virtually unseen journeys that takes place every day across the country, bearing witness to the fallen and all those who, literally and figuratively, carry them home. A uniquely non-political film about the war in Iraq, the film pays tribute to all of the men and women who have given their lives in military service as well as their families.
I saw this movie with my wife about a month ago and have not been able to stop thinking about it. We both cried. What made the film even more poignant to me was my son’s recent decision to join the military. I’ve had a few sleepless nights ever since that phone call from him. Seeing this film made his decision that much more “scary” to me as a parent. I know there are many truckers who are former military – I would think that many of them also have sons and daughters who are serving. Honor their service and all those who have fallen for our freedom by making the time to see “Taking Chance.”
Watch the trailer at: http://www.imdb.com/video/imdb/vi113247001/
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Wow, what a great non political movie. A simple but very thought provoking moving and a definite must see. Not a dry eye in the house. (And even a segment included a truck driver!) A reminder to honor those who serve and I am greatful for my freedom. Thanks for the post!