I have always said and will continue to say that the best war pictures are not based on combat. Whether it be training, legal, recovery from injuries or death these movies always deliver the goods. "Taking Chance" is no exception here. A Marine is killed in combat and brought home for burial. What we then get are the brave people who must gather the fallen soldier's belongings and clean them, clean the desease and escort him home.
Though not looking for another serious role Kevin Bacon couldn't pass up this role he stated in a interview. I'm glad Mr. Bacon took this role on cause he played it to the hilt. It's a look at all the people from all walks in the US. From airline employees, pilots, ticket agent's, airline passengers and everyone in-between. I teared up on many of the scenes, from every salute, every helpful hand and every deep topic in dialogue. This is a must see movie just to witness the strength these people have in facing every obstacle to every kind gesture to the most touching of all the driver's forming a line with their headlights on to honor a fallen soldier. I simply can't speak highly enough of this one and do say that this is amongst Kevin Bacon's finest work to date.
Review of Taking Chance
